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Dress Fabrics For Dressmaking

Dress Fabrics For Dressmaking

We strive to provide the best quality fabrics for every occasion. We source our dress fabrics from the UK, Europe and other parts of the world to ensure that all our customers have access to the highest quality materials. Our extensive range of dress fabrics offers something for everyone, regardless of budget.

We are proud to provide a wide range of fabrics that can be used to create stunning and unique garments that will stand out from the crowd. Whether you are looking for something classic and timeless or something more modern and edgy, we have the perfect dress fabric for you.

If you know exactly the type of dress fabric you are looking for please use the search box at the top of the page. This is the quickest way to find your fabric. If you cannot find the right dress fabric for you the please do not hesitate to contact us us and we will be delighted to help.

If you know exactly the type of dress fabric you are looking for please use the search box at the top of the page. This is the quickest way to find your fabric. If you cannot find the right dress fabric for you the please do not hesitate to contact us us and we will be delighted to help.

If you are planning a sewing project and need advice on what type of dressmaking fabric to use, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be more than happy to provide you with recommendations based on the specifics of your project. With our vast knowledge and experience, we are confident that we can help you choose the fabric that is best suited for your needs.

Dress fabrics is a wide term encompassing a vast collection of materials, we also have filters to help you quickly find fabrics by type, for example use the filters to find trouser fabrics, suiting fabrics, shirting fabrics, water resistant fabrics and so on… lots to choose from. Enjoy!

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  • Traditional Linen - Natural

    Our 140cm wide, 100% linen fabric in a natural hue is perfect for both home furnishings and clothing.

    Regular price £24.50 p/m
  • Traditional Linen - Denim

    140cm wide, 100% linen dress fabric in a denim blue hue, great for mid-weight, breathable jackets.

    Regular price £24.50 p/m
  • + More colours 21 Wale Needlecord - Sage

    21 Wale Needlecord - Sage

    148cm wide, 100% cotton, 21 wale needlecord fabric in a sage green hue, great for clothing & soft furnishings.

    Regular price £12.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Prim & Proper
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    Prim & Proper

    135cm wide, ex-designer rugged wool coating fabric in a melange of grey yarns. Made in Italy!

    Regular price £23.00 p/m
  • Georgette - Egyptian

    Our georgette dressmaking fabric is beautifully sheer, excellent for evening wear and special garments! Available in a light brown hue.

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Filo Bella

    Filo Bella

    Luxurious 150cm wide Italian cotton with a navy hue. Woven in Italy. Soft, lightweight, sanded finish. Perfect for shirts, dresses.

    Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Yellow

    Discover our 112cm wide, superior quality 115gsm plain poly/cotton fabric in yellow. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

    Regular price £4.50 p/m
  • Sackcloth And Ashes - Navy

    Our 158cm wide, lightweight navy wool suiting fabric is excellent for dressmaking, skirts, blouses, and shawls!

    Regular price £20.00 p/m
  • Don't Be Noisy - Pale Blue

    This blue & white striped fabric is made from a 45% cotton and 55% linen blend. Create lovely summer dresses, holiday shirts and suits.

    Regular price £18.00 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Morris - Sage & Mint
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    Pima Cotton Lawn - Morris - Sage & Mint

    Pima Cotton lawn fabric with an all over floral print in various shades of green - inspired by William Morris. 140cm wide, quality dressmaking fabric.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Made in Britain Water Resistant Cotton Cambric 8oz - Navy

    Water Resistant Cotton Cambric 8oz - Navy

    148cm wide navy cotton with a natural feel, water-resistant finish. Durable & machine washable.

    Regular price £15.50 p/m
  • Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Brown

    Discover our 114cm wide, superior quality 115gsm plain poly/cotton fabric in brown. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

    Regular price £4.50 p/m
  • Luminique
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    Luminique

    138cm wide suiting fabric, a super smooth blend of tencel, wool, and lycra in a mesmerising light bronze shade.

    Regular price £13.76 p/m
  • Smooth Chino - Navy

    164cm wide superfine cotton shirting chino fabric with a lovely smooth hand in a timeless navy hue.

    Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • Dusk Flex Denim

    Our 122cm wide, cotton and elastane blend stretch denim fabric in black is perfect for jeans or fitted skirts.

    Regular price £13.00 p/m
  • Soft Duchess Satin Matt - Cream
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    Soft Duchess Satin Matt - Cream

    153cm wide, heavy polyester satin fabric in pale cream with a matt finish, beautifully soft and smooth.

    Regular price £12.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Danbury Crepe - Dark Navy

    Danbury Crepe - Dark Navy

    142cm wide, navy crepe dress fabric made from 86% acetate, 9% silk and 5% polyester, ideal for prom/bridal wear!

    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • + More colours 8 Wale Corduroy - Sand
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    8 Wale Corduroy - Sand

    152cm wide, heavy cotton 8-wale corduroy fabric in sand, perfect for jackets and heavier tunics, dresses or bags.

    Regular price £12.00 p/m
  • + More colours Enigma Linen - Dark Red

    Enigma Linen - Dark Red

    Made from 70% ramie and 30% cotton, our dark red fabric is Oeko-Tex Certified, ideal for dressmaking.

    Regular price £12.76 p/m
  • Paisley Changeant Lining - Champagne Pink

    146cm wide, poly/viscose jacquard lining with a captivating paisley design in champagne pink.†

    Regular price £7.26 p/m
  • French Terry - Hot Pink

    Plain hot pink 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane OEKO-TEX French Terry jersey fabric with a looped back.

    Regular price £12.90 p/m
  • Dread Naught - New Black

    This 144cm wide, polyester suiting fabric in black is excellent for formal wear, dressmaking and special occasions!

    Regular price £7.50 p/m
  • + More colours Dazzle - Plum

    Dazzle - Plum

    Stunning sparkly glitter plum jersey fabric fabric from Carrington fabrics, in a lovely colour and perfect for prom dresses & evening wear.

    Regular price £18.00 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Mary Ann Pink
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    Pima Cotton Lawn - Mary Ann Pink

    140cm wide, 100% Pima cotton lawn fabric with a vintage-inspired pink and mauve floral design.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Made in Britain Water Resistant Cotton Cambric 8oz - Mahogany

    Water Resistant Cotton Cambric 8oz - Mahogany

    148cm wide brown cotton with a natural feel, water-resistant finish. Durable & machine washable.

    Regular price £15.50 p/m
  • Miller Crepe - Wisteria
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    Miller Crepe - Wisteria

    This fine polyester crepe dress fabric in purple is lightweight and drapes beautifully, ideal for slip dresses!

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • Georgette Dress Fabric - Wine

    Gorgeous quality polyester georgette dress fabric in a wine shade, perfect for special dresses and blouses!

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • Finest Chambray Bottle

    Lightweight 100% cotton chambray in green, the perfect choice for shirts and dresses

    Regular price £11.76 p/m
  • JR Ponte - Flamingo

    This is a jersey ponte dress fabric in bright flamingo pink. An easy to sew fabric - lovely for dresses or tops!

    Regular price £7.50 p/m
  • Proper Seersucker - White

    We are loving this white fabric. Recently arrived from Europe it is a lovely colour & the seersucker is quite large & hugely versatile.

    Regular price £15.76 p/m
  • Poplin Print - Maui - Teal

    Teal cotton poplin, 112cm wide superior quality fabric in an all-over palm leaf print in various shades of teal- perfect for holiday shirts!

    Regular price £7.76 p/m
  • Seersucker - Henley - Baby Blue Stripe

    Made from 100% cotton, this blue and white striped seersucker fabric is perfect for breathable summer dresses, bedding and crafts!

    Regular price £15.76 p/m
  • Made in Italy Pima Cotton Lawn - Rossa

    Pima Cotton Lawn - Rossa

    Woven in Italy, this fine pima cotton lawn fabric in a deep wine red hue is perfect for lightweight shirts!

    Regular price £12.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Tesoro - Navy

    Tesoro - Navy

    Woven in Italy, this ex-designer navy satin dress fabric, made from 100% polyester, is ideal for chic dresses.

    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Alastair
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    Alastair

    Perhaps the softest fine wool suiting ever, featuring a tiny blue, beige, and grey check pattern.

    Regular price £18.00 p/m
  • French Terry - Dark Olive

    Our 150cm wide plain French Terry jersey fabric in a dark olive shade is great for joggers & sweaters.

    Regular price £12.90 p/m
  • + More colours Bamboo Jersey - Teal

    Bamboo Jersey - Teal

    Super soft 155cm wide 95% bamboo and 5% elastane jersey with a teal blue hue. Stunning quality jersey dress fabric, perfect for t shirts and layering.

    Regular price £18.96 p/m
  • Ember Brocade - Mint
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    Ember Brocade - Mint

    Stunning polyester and metallic blend brocade dress fabric featuring a bold floral design, ideal for jackets.

    Regular price £15.96 p/m
  • Poplin Print - Meadow - Teal

    Cotton poplin dress fabric with an all over teal flower print on a white background. Perfect for making dress & crafts.

    Regular price £7.76 p/m
  • + More colours Enigma Linen - Gold

    Enigma Linen - Gold

    Ramie linen and cotton blend dress fabric in a gold hue, ideal for soft furnishings and clothing. Oeko-Tex Certified.

    Regular price £12.76 p/m
  • Ritual - Coffee

    This is a gorgeous 152cm, ITY jersey fabric by John Kaldor. This is a medium weight jersey with a huge amount of stretch and comes in a lovely coffee colour!

    Regular price £10.50 p/m
  • Luxury - Pink

    Simply gorgeous fuchsia pink satin-backed crepe is PU coated and both anti-static and anti-click, ensuring the highest quality for creating special garments.

    Regular price £12.76 p/m
  • Challis - Morris - Navy

    142cm wide, viscose challis fabric featuring a distinctive floral print on a navy ground, perfect for dressmaking.

    Regular price £10.76 p/m
  • Made in Britain Water Resistant Cotton Cambric 8oz - Tan

    Water Resistant Cotton Cambric 8oz - Tan

    148cm wide tan cotton with a natural feel, water-resistant finish. Durable & machine washable.

    Regular price £15.50 p/m
  • + More colours Barca Crepe - Brown

    Barca Crepe - Brown

    Crepe fabric in brown. Medium weight and versatile this double crepe will work for dresses, tops, and jumpsuits.

    Regular price £10.50 p/m

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