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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+ More colours Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Red
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Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Red
Discover our 115cm wide, superior quality 115gsm plain poly/cotton fabric in red. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

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Regular price £4.50 p/m
+ More colours Luxury Satin Backed Crepe - New Teal

Luxury Satin Backed Crepe - New Teal
This high-quality teal blue satin backed crepe fabric is reversible with a matt and shiny side. PU coated, beautiful soft and versatile fabric with a glorious hand.

Regular price £14.50 p/m
+ More colours Liquid - Black

Liquid - Black
150cm wide, polyester satin fabric in black with a fluid drape, perfect for special occasion dresses!

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Regular price £15.76 p/m
+ More colours Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Sage Green
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Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Sage Green
Discover our 114cm wide, superior quality 115gsm plain poly/cotton fabric in sage green. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

Regular price £4.50 p/m
+ More colours Ripstop - Black

Ripstop - Black
150cm wide, lightweight naturally water-resistant fabric in black. Suitable for banners, bags, & lightweight outwear.

Regular price £5.76 p/m
+ More colours Landon Smooth Crepe - Dark Olive
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Landon Smooth Crepe - Dark Olive
150cm wide polyester superior smooth crepe fabric in dark olive. Green dress fabric perfect for designing summer dresses.

Regular price £14.00 p/m
+ More colours Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Navy

Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Navy
Discover our 114cm wide, superior quality 115gsm plain poly/cotton fabric in navy blue. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

Regular price £4.50 p/m
+ More colours Triple Crepe - Teal

Triple Crepe - Teal
This is a lovely 150cm wide superb quality heavy polyester triple crepe dress fabric in a beautiful teal. The perfect fabric for summer dresses and tops.

Regular price £17.96 p/m
+ More colours Monaco Crepe - Wine
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Monaco Crepe - Wine
150cm wide, soft polyester crepe fabric in a red wine hue, excellent for floaty dresses, skirts and trousers!

Regular price £17.26 p/m
+ More colours BB Ponte Roma - Royal

BB Ponte Roma - Royal
150cm wide, great quality 74% polyester, 23% viscose & 3% elastane Ponte Roma fabric in royal.

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Regular price £8.00 p/m
+ More colours Italian Crepe - Teal

Italian Crepe - Teal
Gorgeous vivid teal Italian designer crepe dress fabric with a blend of stretch woven polyester, viscose, and spandex.

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Regular price £16.50 p/m
+ More colours Luxury Satin Backed Crepe - Black

Luxury Satin Backed Crepe - Black
Indulge in the beauty of this stunning satin backed crepe dress fabric in black. Its reversible design boasts a matte and shiny side, ideal for special occasions.

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Regular price £14.50 p/m
+ More colours Landon Smooth Crepe - Emerald

Landon Smooth Crepe - Emerald
150cm wide superior smooth crepe fabric in emerald green. 100% polyester dress fabric perfect for creating special occasion wear.

Regular price £14.00 p/m
+ More colours Triple Crepe - Ivory

Triple Crepe - Ivory
This 150cm wide exquisite triple crepe dress fabric is crafted from high-quality polyester in an ivory shade.

Regular price £17.96 p/m
+ More colours Liquid - Champagne

Liquid - Champagne
150cm wide, satin fabric in champagne with a fluid drape, perfect for special occasion dresses!

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Regular price £15.76 p/m
+ More colours Ripstop - Navy

Ripstop - Navy
150cm wide, lightweight naturally water-resistant fabric in navy blue. Suitable for banners, bags, & lightweight outwear.

Regular price £5.76 p/m
+ More colours Scrubs - Cream

Scrubs - Cream
Soft, malleable, lightweight poly/cotton twill workwear fabric in cream. Machine washable & easy-care.

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Regular price £7.00 p/m
+ More colours Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Rose

Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Rose
Discover our 115cm wide, superior quality 115gsm plain poly/cotton fabric in rose pink. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

Regular price £4.50 p/m
+ More colours Cross Hatch - Grey

Cross Hatch - Grey
A 150cm wide polyester fabric with a linen look in a sort of washed out grey.

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Regular price £7.00 p/m
+ More colours Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Mustard

Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Mustard
Discover our 112cm wide, superior quality 115gsm plain poly/cotton fabric in mustard. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

Regular price £4.50 p/m
+ More colours Water Resistant Polyester Light - Black

Water Resistant Polyester Light - Black
150cm wide water-resistant polyester fabric in black, with a weight of 105gsm. Ideal for lightweight jackets & crafts. OEKO-TexÆ.

Regular price £4.50 p/m
+ More colours Scrubs - Green

Scrubs - Green
Soft, malleable, lightweight poly/cotton twill workwear fabric in green. Machine washable & easy-care.

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Regular price £7.00 p/m
+ More colours Supreme - Champagne

Supreme - Champagne
Stunning satin backed polyester crepe dress fabric with a glorious matte finish in champagne.

Regular price £15.00 p/m
+ More colours Landon Smooth Crepe - Blush
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Landon Smooth Crepe - Blush
150cm wide superior smooth crepe fabric in blush pink. 100% polyester dress fabric perfect for creating special occasion wear.

Regular price £14.00 p/m
+ More colours Monaco Crepe - Dragonfly Teal

Monaco Crepe - Dragonfly Teal
Made from polyester, this teal crepe fabric has a beautiful drape and handles like a dream, perfect for dressmaking!

Regular price £17.26 p/m
+ More colours Water Resistant Canvas Medium - Turquoise

Water Resistant Canvas Medium - Turquoise
Turquoise PU coated polyester canvas with water resistant finish. OEKO-TEX. 149cm wide.

Regular price £9.50 p/m
+ More colours Ripstop - Forest

Ripstop - Forest
150cm wide, lightweight naturally water-resistant fabric in forest green. Suitable for banners, bags, & lightweight outwear.

Regular price £5.76 p/m
+ More colours Cross Hatch - Denim

Cross Hatch - Denim
A 150cm wide polyester fabric with a linen look in a sort of washed out denim blue.

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Regular price £7.00 p/m
+ More colours Water Resistant Canvas Medium - Bubblegum Pink

Water Resistant Canvas Medium - Bubblegum Pink
Bubblegum pink PU coated polyester canvas with water resistant finish. OEKO-TEX.

Regular price £9.50 p/m
+ More colours Landon Smooth Crepe - Wedgewood

Landon Smooth Crepe - Wedgewood
150cm wide superior smooth crepe fabric in wedgewood blue. 100% polyester dress fabric perfect for creating special occasion wear.

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Regular price £14.00 p/m
+ More colours Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Royal Blue

Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Royal Blue
Discover our 115cm wide, superior quality 115gsm plain poly/cotton fabric in royal blue. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

Regular price £4.50 p/m
+ More colours Luxury Satin Backed Crepe - Silver
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Luxury Satin Backed Crepe - Silver
Sumptuous PU coated satin-backed crepe dress fabric with a silver colouring has anti-static and anti-click properties. Ideal choice for high-end dress designs.

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Regular price £14.50 p/m
+ More colours Sweatshirt - Navy

Sweatshirt - Navy
Fabulous 280gsm sweatshirt fabric in navy, light, soft and fluffy on the inside for extra comfort.

Regular price £14.96 p/m
+ More colours Sweatshirt - Denim

Sweatshirt - Denim
280gsm sweatshirt fabric in denim blue, light, soft and fluffy on the inside for extra comfort.

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Regular price £14.96 p/m
+ More colours Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Bottle

Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Bottle
Discover our 114cm wide, superior quality 115gsm plain poly/cotton fabric in bottle green. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

Regular price £4.50 p/m
+ More colours Triple Crepe - French Navy

Triple Crepe - French Navy
160cm wide superb quality polyester heavy triple crepe dress fabric in french navy.

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Regular price £17.96 p/m
+ More colours Liquid - Pale Nude

Liquid - Pale Nude
150cm wide, polyester satin fabric in nude with a fluid drape, perfect for special occasion dresses!

Regular price £15.76 p/m
Gingham 1" Checks

Gingham 1" Checks

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Regular price £4.96 p/m
+ More colours Paisley Changeant Lining - Navy

Paisley Changeant Lining - Navy
We have a new collection of paisley linings - presently we are offering it in six colours, a nice quality polyester/viscose lining.

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Regular price £7.26 p/m
+ More colours Sweatshirt - Black

Sweatshirt - Black
Fabulous 280gsm sweatshirt fabric in black, light, soft and fluffy on the inside for extra comfort.

Regular price £14.96 p/m
+ More colours Roxy Stretch Velvet - Emerald

Roxy Stretch Velvet - Emerald
148cm wide, beautiful quality stretch velvet dress fabric in emerald green. A†4-way stretch knitted velour, perfect for evening wear.†

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Regular price £12.50 p/m
+ More colours Heavy Water Resistant Canvas - Grey

Heavy Water Resistant Canvas - Grey
Durable 155cm wide grey polyester canvas with PU coating and water resistant finish. OEKO-TEX®

Regular price £12.00 p/m
+ More colours Luxury Satin Backed Crepe - Dusky Pink
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Luxury Satin Backed Crepe - Dusky Pink
Glorious heavy satin backed crepe dress fabric in dusky pink. Perfect for evening wear and bridal wear.

Regular price £13.50 p/m
Maypole

Maypole
60 wide fairly heavy

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Regular price £9.96 p/m
+ More colours Triple Crepe - Lime

Triple Crepe - Lime
This 160cm wide exquisite triple crepe dress fabric is crafted from high-quality polyester in a lime green shade.

Regular price £17.96 p/m

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