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Special Occasion Dress Fabrics
Browse our extensive collection of fabrics suitable for proms, weddings, and special occasions. Whether it’s a ball gown fit for Cinderella herself or something a little more reserved, these fabrics will help to accentuate your personal style.
- Made in Italy
Limoncello
Elegant 140cm wide, Italian-woven 100% silk fabric in pale yellow. Lightweight, soft and fluid.
Regular price £40.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable This is a strong, practical faux leather made from 100% polyurethane, with a textured, slightly crinkled finish.
Regular price £21.50 p/mUnit price /UnavailableSterling Brocade - Golden Taupe
A smart and detailed brocade made from 88% polyester and 12% metallic fibre, woven with a raised floral design that shows beautifully on both sides.
Regular price £12.50 p/mUnit price /UnavailableBronzed Glitz - Floral Sequins
145cm wide, polyester & elastane velvet netted sequin fabric with bronze floral sequin detailing.
Regular price £38.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable- Made in Italy
Italian Silk Chiffon - Floral Fiamma
Italian Silk Chiffon - Floral Fiamma
134cm wide, elegant 100% silk chiffon with a subtle crinkle. Ideal for sheer scarves, layering and special occasions.
Regular price £39.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable 130cm wide, soft stretch sequin lace on a pale pink net with a colourful abstract sequin design.
Regular price £16.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable100% polyester special dress fabric featuring an all-over silver glitter face with an intricate pattern on a knit net base.
Regular price £45.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable- + More colours
Silk Crepe de Chine - 16 Momme - Pale Grey
Silk Crepe de Chine - 16 Momme - Pale Grey
Effortlessly elegant 16 momme silk crepe de chine - wider at 135cm, with a luxe matte drape, in 11 limited deadstock shades.
Regular price £44.96 p/mUnit price /Unavailable This lightweight black satin dressmaking fabric is extremely soft. Perfect for partywear, dresses and blouses and shirts.
Regular price £8.00 p/mUnit price /UnavailableA bold fuchsia Italian habotai silk with a lightweight, floaty handle that adds instant vibrancy. Ideal for blouses, summer tops, linings, or pyjamas with a touch of luxury.
Regular price £40.00 p/mUnit price /UnavailableA bright yellow Italian silk satin with a glossy finish and fluid drape. Cheerful and luxurious, it's perfect for summer dresses, blouses, or any project that calls for a little sunshine.
Regular price £45.00 p/mUnit price /UnavailableA rich purple Italian silk satin with a luminous sheen and fluid drape. Regal and dramatic, it's perfect for cocktail dresses, blouses, and eveningwear that makes a statement.
Regular price £45.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable- Made in Italy
Maison - Mint Blossom Silk Broadcloth
Maison - Mint Blossom Silk Broadcloth
A luxurious ex-designer silk broadcloth in mint green with painterly pink florals, soft drape and visible weave, perfect for elegant dresses, blouses and skirts.
Regular price £54.96 p/mUnit price /Unavailable - Made in Italy
Whispering Smith
138cm wide, Italian silk chiffon in black with an autumnal floral print. Lightweight and elegant.
Regular price £40.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable - + More colours
Silk Crepe de Chine - 16 Momme - Nude
Silk Crepe de Chine - 16 Momme - Nude
Effortlessly elegant 16 momme silk crepe de chine - wider at 135cm, with a luxe matte drape, in 11 limited deadstock shades.
Regular price £45.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable 155cm wide polyester knit fabric with a mustard, navy and white chevron pattern, stretchy and textured for dressmaking.
Regular price £11.00 p/mUnit price /Unavailable- + More colours
Luxe Prism Brocade - Purple
A woven brocade with a deep purple base and fine metallic-style detail running through the cloth, giving it a subtle sheen without being flashy.
Regular price £16.50 p/mUnit price /Unavailable - + More colours
Luxe Prism Brocade - Black
A woven brocade with a black base and fine metallic-style detail running through the cloth, giving a subtle sheen that catches the light without looking flashy.
Regular price £16.50 p/mUnit price /Unavailable - + More colours
Silk Crepe de Chine - 16 Momme - Grey
Silk Crepe de Chine - 16 Momme - Grey
Soft, fluid, and durable - our 16 momme silk crepe de chine (135cm wide) is perfect for fashion and accessories, with limited shades available.
Regular price £44.96 p/mUnit price /Unavailable Lightweight with a soft drape, it's perfect for crisp shirts, summer dresses, and standout seasonal pieces.
Regular price £18.96 p/mUnit price /Unavailable
Scroll through our pick of the best prom fabrics, featuring satin, brocade, silk, lace, lamé, velvet, sequin and chiffon. Combine these fancy dress fabrics for dramatic effect; create simply gorgeous A-line styles that will flatter all figures.
Find the perfect party fabric that will show off your moves on the dance floor.
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