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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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  • Made in Italy Azienda Stripe

    Azienda Stripe

    145cm wide, ex-designer cotton shirting fabric made in Italy, with a black & white pinstripe design.

    £7.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy Mr Smith

    Mr Smith

    135cm wide, Italian ex-designer deadstock hopsack weave fine wool suiting fabric in dark navy.

    £18.00 p/m
  • Finest Challis - Whirlwood

    Finest Challis - Whirlwood

    140cm wide printed viscose challis with a detailed stylised leaf print in earthy colours.

    £9.46 p/m
  • Seaside Seersucker - Dark Blue

    Seaside Seersucker - Dark Blue

    137cm wide, white and dark blue striped cotton seersucker fabric, 115gsm. Oeko-Tex certified.

    £9.96 p/m
  • Seaside Seersucker - Light Blue

    Seaside Seersucker - Light Blue

    137cm wide, white and light blue striped cotton seersucker fabric, 115gsm. Oeko-Tex certified.

    £9.96 p/m
  • French Terry - Royal

    French Terry - Royal

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

    £12.90 p/m
  • French Terry - Ochre

    French Terry - Ochre

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

    £12.90 p/m
  • + More colours Coast - Lime
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    Coast - Lime

    The look of a lime linen with the benefits of polyester by John Kaldor.

    £11.50 p/m
  • Luxury Ponte - Petrol Blue

    Luxury Ponte - Petrol Blue

    152cm wide high quality double-knit jersey fabric made from a viscose blend. Ponte Roma dressmaking fabric with a petrol blue hue.

    £17.50 p/m
  • Grace
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    Grace

    Flocked Black Chiffon. I recently saw a re-run of an old James Bond movie featuring the 'Lady' Grace Jones with a box like hair cut in which she wore veil type garments made of fairly sheer fabrics. This could have been one of them.

    £12.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy EZIO - Pia

    EZIO - Pia

    140cm wide, superb quality lining fabric made from viscose & acetate, featuring an abstract print in a red/green hue.

    £7.00 p/m
  • Challis - Olive Nova
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    Challis - Olive Nova

    Black and brown leaf printed dressmaking fabric made from viscose, excellent for palazzo pants and summer skirts!

    £10.96 p/m
  • + More colours Diez Denim - Black

    Diez Denim - Black

    Made from 98% cotton and 2% lycra, our 10oz denim twill fabric in black is ideal for hard-wearing jackets.

    £19.00 p/m
  • Super Smart

    Super Smart

    150cm wide, wool and elastane superfine navy suiting fabric with an exceptional hand & drape.

    £22.00 p/m
  • Vintage Seersucker - Blue Sprig
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    Vintage Seersucker - Blue Sprig

    143cm wide, 100% cotton seersucker fabric in cream with a ditsy blue floral sprigs design.

    £12.50 p/m
  • Sewing Room - Bessie - Navy

    Sewing Room - Bessie - Navy

    100% cotton poplin fabric with tiny flowers on a navy background. This fabric is superb for dresses, crafts and light furnishings.

    £8.46 p/m
  • + More colours Combed Poplin - Sprig

    Combed Poplin - Sprig

    Lovely quality combed cotton poplin with very smooth and soft hand and is ideal for dresses, shirts and craft projects. Cream fabric with a floral "sprig" design.

    £9.50 p/m
  • Mystique - Champagne

    Mystique - Champagne

    Beautiful 150cm wide, matte mid-weight duchess satin in champagne. Perfect for special occasions.

    £15.00 p/m
  • + More colours Dainty Dot - Ivory

    Dainty Dot - Ivory

    140cm wide, 100% cotton dobby spot/Swiss dot fabric in ivory. Soft, lightweight, and breathable.

    £9.00 p/m
  • + More colours Catherine Silk - Navy

    Catherine Silk - Navy

    Navy 100% silk fabric. Beautifully soft, lightweight and semi sheer silk chiffon crepe is 10mm in weight. Super fine fabric, suitable for blouses and layering.

    £18.00 p/m
  • Urban Tailor

    Urban Tailor

    152cm wide, lightweight cotton canvas trouser fabric in a camel brown hue, tough yet soft, perfect for men's pants.

    £10.50 p/m
  • French Terry - Damson

    French Terry - Damson

    This plain purple French Terry jersey fabric, is 155cm wide, ideal for leggings, joggers and dressmaking!

    £12.90 p/m
  • Whispering Grass

    Whispering Grass

    This 150cm wide very,† very fine and light Polyester silk" chiffon fabric comes in lovely rich cerise

    £13.76 p/m
  • Elona - Ecru

    Elona - Ecru

    150cm wide, two-way stretch fabric made from 90% polyester and 10% spandex in a cream hue, ideal for skirts.

    £11.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Lorenzo
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    Lorenzo

    Super soft, 148cm wide brushed cotton twill shirting in marled grey. There are two shades of grey and oatmeal yarns in the weave.

    £17.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Francesca
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    Francesca

    148cm wide, ex-designer Italian wool suiting in a mix of grey yarns with a muted pink overcheck.

    £17.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Right Royal
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    Right Royal

    Hugely wide 160cm polyester, lightweight canvas in an absolutely gorgeous shade of deep royal blue with perhaps, perhaps, a hint of purple. Very soundly made and strong cloth, which will drape extremely well.

    £21.00 p/m
  • Poplin Print - Bumble Mint

    Poplin Print - Bumble Mint

    110cm wide, 130gsm, 100% cotton poplin fabric with a yellow bumblebee print on a mint ground.

    £7.76 p/m
  • Double Scallop Lace - Grey

    Double Scallop Lace - Grey

    145cm wide soft but heavy, corded, double scalloped dressmaking lace in steel grey.

    £12.96 p/m
  • Poplin Print - Rhythm Nation
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    Poplin Print - Rhythm Nation

    112cm wide, cotton poplin print fabric with a music note print on a black background. We are loving this quirky print.

    £7.76 p/m
  • Made in Italy Morning Glory

    Morning Glory

    97% viscose, 3% elastane densley knitted, fine soft mid-weight dress fabric in black which offers a smooth, elegant drape with a subtle stretch. This is a heck of a cloth.

    £21.00 p/m
  • + More colours 100% Wool Fleece - Black

    100% Wool Fleece - Black

    143cm wide, 100% Australian virgin wool fleece in black. Mulesing-free and sheep-friendly!

    £29.00 p/m
  • White Bleached Cotton Calico

    White Bleached Cotton Calico

    100% cotton bleached calico fabric in white. Lightweight, breathable, and smooth.

    £6.26 p/m
  • Kassy

    Kassy

    61% cotton, 37% polyester and 2% elastane stretch dress fabric featuring a red & white abstract leopard print.

    £12.76 p/m
  • + More colours Dazzle - Black

    Dazzle - Black

    It's sparkly fun!†This glitter black†jersey fabric from Carrington fabrics†is a nice light-mid-weight knit polyester so it can be used for lots of applications

    £18.00 p/m
  • Highly Strong

    Highly Strong

    154cm wide coral pink dress fabric, made from 80% cotton and 20% linen, is perfect for creating comfortable, stylish summer garments.

    £13.50 p/m
  • Christal Denim Jersey - Jade

    Christal Denim Jersey - Jade

    Knitted French Terry fabric made from cotton, polyester & spandex in a denim blue hue with an abstract triangle print.

    £14.50 p/m
  • + More colours Coast - Soft White

    Coast - Soft White

    145cm wide, linen-look polyester fabric in soft white. With subtle slub texture and thicker yarns.

    £13.00 p/m
  • Made in Britain+ More colours Brambrook - Bygone

    Brambrook - Bygone

    Black and grey British twill tweed coating fabric that hints to a bygone era. Gorgeous.

    £30.00 p/m
  • Viscose Jersey - Deep Sea

    Viscose Jersey - Deep Sea

    This viscose and lycra blend jersey dress fabric in a dark navy hue is perfect for comfortable maxi skirts and tops!

    £8.50 p/m
  • + More colours Bella Satin Stretch - Navy

    Bella Satin Stretch - Navy

    147cm wide 98% polyester 2% elastane stretch satin fabric in navy with a smooth and glossy finish.

    £14.50 p/m
  • Striped Viscose Linen Slub - Navy
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    Striped Viscose Linen Slub - Navy

    131cm wide, 78% viscose, 20% linen & 2% polyester slub fabric in navy with white pinstripes.

    £15.00 p/m
  • + More colours Pure Luxury - Boiled Wool - Cornflower

    Pure Luxury - Boiled Wool - Cornflower

    Luxurious quality, 144cm wide, 100% boiled wool fabric in cornflower blue, perfect for jackets & coats!

    £32.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy Sterling Silk - Navy

    Sterling Silk - Navy

    135cm wide, navy blue Italian dressmaking fabric made from 67% acetate and 33% silk, perfect for slip dresses.

    £20.00 p/m
  • Premium Cotton - Kissing Klimt
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    Premium Cotton - Kissing Klimt

    Exquisite 'Golden Period' Klimt-inspired cotton fabric. 145cm wide with an artistic design from the Little Johnny range.

    £11.26 p/m

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