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Polyester Dressmaking Fabrics

Polyester Dressmaking Fabrics

Polyester is a great fabric to use for dressmaking. It has an elegant look and feel, and it is also very strong and durable. Compared to cotton, polyester is going to withstand more wear and tear. Clothing made from polyester is also less likely to fade, will hold its shape well, and it won't shrink. So if you're looking for a fabric that will keep your clothes looking great for longer, polyester is a great option.

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  • Cushion Soft - Black

    149cm wide water-resistant, Oeko-Tex certified polyester fabric in black. Ideal for indoor and outdoor cushions, furniture, and home dÈcor.

    Regular price £12.00 p/m
  • Grace 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.

    Regular price £12.00 p/m
  • Double Dabble - Plum

    158cm wide, nylon fur-lined diamond quilted fabric in dark navy, with wind & water-resistant finish, ideal for jackets. Made in Italy.

    Regular price £22.00 p/m
  • Supercheck

    150cm wide beautiful tartan/check pattern fabric. 100% polyester cloth with a smooth water repellent finish. Very finely woven in navy, green, yellow and black.

    Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • Mystique - Champagne

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

    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • Georgie Boy

    150cm wide, vivid yellow/gold finely woven water-resistant fabric made from coated nylon, ideal for outdoor wear!

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • Elona - Ecru

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

    Regular price £11.96 p/m
  • Double Scallop Lace - Grey

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

    Regular price £12.96 p/m
  • Luscious Fleece - Rose

    Luscious soft fur fleece for hoodies, and sweaters. This rose pink polyester cuddle fleece is so soft it literally just melts in your†hands.

    Regular price £11.76 p/m
  • Put The Kettle On - Hello Bunny

    This animated rabbit print poly-cotton fabric is great for spring designs. White cloth with an Easter-inspired print.

    Regular price £3.96 p/m
  • Kassy

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

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

    Regular price £18.00 p/m
  • Christal Denim Jersey - Jade

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

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

    Coast - Soft White

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

    Regular price £13.00 p/m
  • Luxe - Canvas - Kerala Yellow

    148cm wide water-resistant PU coated polyester striped canvas in forest green, yellow, sage and white stripes. Perfect for outdoor furniture awnings.

    Sale price £5.98 p/m Regular price £11.96 p/m
  • Black Yorkshire Melton

    Woven in Yorkshire, polyester wool blend melton coating fabric in black with a very dark navy reverse, ideal for high-quality jackets.

    Regular price £24.00 p/m
  • Bella Satin Stretch - Navy

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

    Regular price £14.50 p/m
  • BA - Rosette - Coral

    137cm wide, cotton polyester voile broderie anglaise fabric in coral with a unique geometric pattern.

    Regular price £17.26 p/m
  • Double Scallop Lace - Scarlet

    Beautifully made 145cm wide soft and heavy corded dressmaking lace in scarlet red. Made with a double scalloped edge.

    Regular price £12.96 p/m
  • Marlena - White

    Our 147cm wide, polyester and elastane blend fabric in white is fine and floaty, perfect for dressmaking.

    Regular price £7.50 p/m
  • Wool Twill - Pebble

    Polyester, viscose, wool & elastane blend suiting fabric with a fine twill weave in brown, perfect for pants.

    Regular price £20.00 p/m
  • Luxury Heavy Boucle - Ivory

    Made from 100% polyester, this soft and cosy boucle fabric in ivory is perfect for winter coats and jackets.

    Regular price £15.46 p/m
  • Pretty Polly - Strawberries & Daisies - Yellow

    44" wide good quality polyester cotton craft fabric with strawberries and daises printed on a yellow background.

    Regular price £3.96 p/m
  • Dynasty - Teal

    A beautiful teal blue Polyester Spandex suiting fabric with an excellent body and drape. Perfect for evening dresses and skirts!

    Regular price £17.26 p/m
  • Harmony Knits - Terracotta

    Made from viscose, polyester and polyamide, this rust coloured knitted jersey fabric is perfect for warm jackets!

    Regular price £17.00 p/m
  • Mystique - Pink

    Matte 150cm wide, mid-weight duchess satin in a beautiful pale pink. Perfect for special occasions.

    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • Double Scallop Lace - Royal

    145cm wide soft and heavy corded dressmaking lace in rich royal blue. This is a double scalloped lace fabric. Beautifully made in polyester with a scallop edge on each side.

    Regular price £12.96 p/m
  • Smooth Crepe De Chine - Black

    This is a smooth, lightweight crepe de chine dress fabric in black which drapes beautifully. Great for making shirts and swishy dresses.†

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • Plain Taffy - Mulberry

    Unique mulberry red taffeta dressmaking fabric is perfect for making dresses, gowns and other sewing projects. This versatile cloth has a shiny finish.

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Tesoro - Red Tesoro - Red

    Tesoro - Red

    Our ex-designer, red satin fabric, made from 100% polyester has been woven in Italy perfect for evening attire.

    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • Mansfield

    145cm wide dark silver very fine polyester dress fabric with oodles of stretch....

    Regular price £18.00 p/m
  • Smooth Crepe - Cerise

    150cm wide, stretch polyester, 98% polyester, 2% elastane, not an awful lot of stretch but I am sure as much as you need to keep skirts and trousers looking smart in cerise colour.

    Regular price £8.00 p/m
  • Chloe

    This is a beautiful organza in ivory with a large scale embroidered daisy floral design. Perfect for weddings.

    Regular price £9.50 p/m
  • Diamond Stitch

    Our lightly quilted polyester fabric has a silky diamond patterned face, with a black knitted jersey reverse, ideal for crafts!

    Regular price £8.00 p/m
  • Triple Crepe - Strawberry

    This heavy 150cm wide polyester triple crepe comes in a bright strawberry red colour. This is the perfect fabric for summer dresses!

    Regular price £17.96 p/m
  • Hoodwink - Brown

    This 70% polyester and 30% wool fabric features a spotty pattern in brown and white, perfect for warm coats, smart suits, cosy scarf's and crafts!

    Regular price £14.00 p/m
  • Fancy Dress Satin - White

    142cm wide polyester satin fabric in a white. A shimmery face and a soft feel.

    Regular price £5.50 p/m
  • Raven

    142cm wide, polyester and nylon blend jersey dress fabric in black with a satin finish, excellent for leggings!

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • Leather Look - Abstract

    Knitted jersey leather look fabric in black with an subtle abstract print in a slightly lighter black.

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • Repreve Recycled Lining - Navy

    Made by RepreveÆ using recycled polyester, this navy blue lining boasts a soft twill & satin finish.

    Regular price £7.50 p/m
  • Georgette Dress Fabric - Magenta

    150cm wide gorgeous, good quality polyester Georgette dress fabric in magenta.

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • Get Plucked - Blue

    Made from polyester, cotton and elastane, this knit jersey jacquard fabric features a plucked star print in blue.

    Regular price £13.00 p/m
  • Plain Taffy - Scarlet Shimmer

    Fabulous shimmering red taffeta dressmaking fabric, perfect for fancy dress and special occasions. Ideal for parties and celebrations.

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • Lorien Crepe - Grey

    Heavy grey polyester crepe dressmaking fabrics with a lovely drape; no need to line and doesn't crease, ideal for skirts, tops and dresses!

    Regular price £10.00 p/m
  • Pippy Pippy
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    Pippy

    Polyester and wool mix pink jacketing fabric excellent for cardigans, bags, scarves and shawls!

    Regular price £16.00 p/m

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