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Special Occasion Dress Fabrics

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.
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  • Made in Britain+ More colours Pure Wool Crepe - Black Pure Wool Crepe Black Woven Dress Suiting Fabric Roll
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    Pure Wool Crepe - Black

    150cm wide, British 100% wool crepe fabric in classic black with a fluid drape and breathable feel.

    (1)
    £30.00 p/m
  • + More colours Qipao - Fire Blossom Qipao Fire Blossom Red Floral Polyester Chinese Jacquard Dress Fabric Roll

    Qipao - Fire Blossom

    120cm wide luxurious red satin adorned with intricate embroidered florals in gold and dark red. Exquisite Chinese jacquard dress fabric.

    £10.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Seta - Cerise Seta Cerise Silk Italian Lightweight Dress Fabric Mannequin

    Seta - Cerise

    Woven in Italy, this single crepe dress fabric in a cerise hue is made from 100% silk. Ideal for floaty blouses.

    £28.00 p/m
  • + More colours Roxy Stretch Velvet - Amethyst Stretch Velvet Amethyst Purple Knitted Velour Jersey Dress Fabric Fold 020B66Be 5F8C 4331 Bf44 5445Cd9D0Ccd

    Roxy Stretch Velvet - Amethyst

    Plain 4-way stretch velvet dress fabric with a rich purple hue. 154cm wide soft velour cloth, ideal for evening and lounge-wear.

    £12.50 p/m
  • + More colours 3 Hole - Broderie Anglaise - Cream 3 Hole Broderie Anglaise Fabric Floral Cream Fold

    3 Hole - Broderie Anglaise - Cream

    A lovely quality 3 hole broderie anglaise dress fabric in a soft cream with floral detailing. Perfect for summer time!

    £6.76 p/m
  • + More colours Qipao - Flaming Dragon Chinese Jacquard Fabric Red Polyester Qipao Flaming Dragon Fold

    Qipao - Flaming Dragon

    This is a stunning traditional Chinese jacquard fabric in bright red with gold embroidered dragons and peacock feathers.

    (2)
    £10.50 p/m
  • + More colours Embroidered Net - Botanical Embroidered Net Botanical Black Floral Colourful Polyester Dress Fabric Detail
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    Embroidered Net - Botanical

    Our embroidered net fabric features an intricate floral design on a black ground, perfect for holiday wear.

    £12.96 p/m
  • + More colours Not The Only Fruit - Red Viscose Poly Elastane Fabric Not The Only Fruit Red Side

    Not The Only Fruit - Red

    This is a mildly stretchy woven polyester elastane trousering fabric with a rich red hue. 146cm wide, perfect for adding sophistication to any outfit!

    £12.00 p/m
  • + More colours Double Scallop Lace - Wine Floral Corded Polyester Lace Dress Fabric Lace Red 2

    Double Scallop Lace - Wine

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

    £12.96 p/m
  • + More colours Georgette Dress Fabric - Hot Pink Chiffon Fuchsia Matte Pink Polyester Dress Fabric Drape

    Georgette Dress Fabric - Hot Pink

    150cm wide, gorgeous high-quality georgette dress fabric in hot pink made from polyester, ideal for blouses!

    £6.00 p/m
  • Something New Polyester Ribboned Lattice Fabric Ivory Something New Hang

    Something New

    This stunning satin ribbon lattice fabric features a rose flower design. Quality ivory lace cloth, perfect for bridal and special occasion wear.

    £13.50 p/m
  • Elegant Crepe Elegant Crepe Black Polyester Plain Dress Fabric Fold 5A8Aa63E A002 4410 8Feb Cf4C7C848F1A

    Elegant Crepe

    This elegant black polyester crepe fabric is perfect for creating garments that flow beautifully.

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    £9.00 p/m
  • + More colours Mirage - Bokeh Black Gold Silk Viscose Burnout Sheer Dress Fabric Mirage Bokeh Bolt Abfe16C8 36E7 4092 91Fb 20C2B5Bc5Eb8

    Mirage - Bokeh

    150cm-wide, lightweight fabric with an abstract spot print in copper and black. Gorgeous burnout fabric, made from a viscose silk and nylon blend.

    £25.00 p/m
  • + More colours Bella Satin Stretch - Lavender Bella Satin Stretch Lavender Polyester Elastane Smooth Dressmaking Fabric Mannequin

    Bella Satin Stretch - Lavender

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

    £14.50 p/m
  • + More colours Bella Satin Stretch - Mint Bella Satin Stretch Mint Polyester Elastane Smooth Dressmaking Fabric Mannequin

    Bella Satin Stretch - Mint

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

    £14.50 p/m
  • + More colours Viscose Acetate Lining - Beige Viscose Acetate Lining Beige Gold Woven Tailors Suit Dress Fabric
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    Viscose Acetate Lining - Beige

    146cm tailors lining in beige made from a blend of viscose and acetate; a luxurious partner for outers.

    £6.00 p/m
  • + More colours Carly Stretch Velvet - Smokey Grey Stretch Velour Smokey Grey Silver Metallic Polyester Elastane Dressmaking Fabric Fold

    Carly Stretch Velvet - Smokey Grey

    160cm wide, stunning stretch velour fabric in a smokey grey shade looks different from every angle as it captures the light.

    £10.00 p/m
  • + More colours Spanish Eyes - Navy Spanish Eyes Navy Corded Lace Bridal Fabric Roll

    Spanish Eyes - Navy

    Bold navy Tocca corded lace, 140cm wide, perfect for elegant garments such as wedding attire, prom dresses, and matching accessories.

    £18.76 p/m
  • Blossom Breeze Blossom Breeze White Pink Navy Leaf Printed Polyester Crepe Dress Fabric Mannequin
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    Blossom Breeze

    Made from 100% polyester, this leaf print crepe dress fabric in navy, pink and white is perfect for blouses or skirts!

    £3.00 p/m £6.00 p/m
  • + More colours French Crepe - Smooth Baby Blue French Crepe Smooth Baby Blue Polyester Crepe Suiting Fabric M4
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    French Crepe - Smooth Baby Blue

    Exquisite smooth French crepe in baby blue with a small amount of elastane, perfect for a brightly coloured blazer and trouser suit.

    £10.00 p/m
  • Chloe - Pale Blue Chloe Pale Blue Rose Gold Polyester Metallic Lurex Jacquard Brocade Floral Woven Dress Fabric Roll

    Chloe - Pale Blue

    78% polyester, 22% metallic lurex jacquard brocade fabric featuring a rose gold floral design on a pale blue ground.

    £33.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Biella Wool - Clay Biella Wool Clay Brown Mohair Elastane Italian Woven Fine Suiting Fabric
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    Biella Wool - Clay

    Italian-woven brown suiting fabric. Made from 73% virgin wool, 26% wool mohair, 1% elastane.

    £21.00 p/m
  • + More colours Georgette Dress Fabric - Cerise Georgette Dress Fabric Cerise Side

    Georgette Dress Fabric - Cerise

    Gorgeous good quality polyester georgette dress fabric in a vivid cerise pink hue. A fabulous dressmaking fabric with a lovely drape.

    £6.00 p/m
  • Fine Georgette Dress Fabric - Black Black Fine Georgette Dressmaking Fabric Mannequin

    Fine Georgette Dress Fabric - Black

    This gorgeous high quality fine georgette dressmaking fabric comes in a lovely black. This is a sheer, lightweight polyester fabric, perfect for little black dresses.

    £8.00 p/m
  • + More colours Stretch Crepe - Pear Green Stretch Crepe Pear Green Polyester Woven Suiting Fabric Roll

    Stretch Crepe - Pear Green

    150cm wide, 95% polyester and 5% elastane pear crepe suiting fabric. Easy to sew and care for.

    £10.00 p/m
  • + More colours Crepe Suiting - Coral Crepe Suiting Fabric Coral Polyester Elastane Stretch Woven Dress Fabric Fold

    Crepe Suiting - Coral

    Made from 88% polyester and 12% elastane, our coral-coloured crepe suiting fabric is ideal for wide-leg pants.

    £12.50 p/m
  • Sterling Brocade - Navy Sterling Brocade Navy Silver Abstract Floral Polyester Metallic Jacquard Dress Fabric Fold

    Sterling Brocade - Navy

    85% polyester and 15% metallic brocade dress fabric featuring an abstract floral print in silver on a navy ground.

    £12.50 p/m
  • Turquoise Dazzle Turquoise Dazzle
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    Turquoise Dazzle

    150cm wide, polyester metallic jacquard brocade suiting fabric. Perfect for a standout evening jacket.

    (1)
    £19.00 p/m
  • + More colours Spanish Eyes - Slate Grey Spanish Eyes Slate Grey Corded Lace Bridal Fabric Scale

    Spanish Eyes - Slate Grey

    140cm wide corded lace dress fabric in slate grey. Ideal for sewing wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and special events.

    £18.76 p/m
  • Soft Pleats Soft Pleats Viscose Cupro Ivory Dress Fabric
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    Soft Pleats

    Luxurious 140cm ivory cupro-viscose blend with pleat-effect weave and satin sheen, perfect for elegant trousers, blouses, and dresses.

    £9.60 p/m £12.00 p/m
  • Stretch Lace - Black Stretch Lace Black Polyester Floral Lace Fabric M1
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    Stretch Lace - Black

    Beautiful stretch black floral lace dress fabric, perfect for dress making or adding to garments. This can also be used as an overlay or even making underwear.

    £6.76 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Sterling Silk - Emerald Silk Plus Emerald Green Acetate Italian Lightweight Plain Woven Dress Fabric

    Sterling Silk - Emerald

    Emerald green Italian dress fabric, made from 67% acetate and 33% silk, perfect for prom and bridesmaid dresses.

    £20.00 p/m
  • Lily Chrystal Lily Chrystal Polyester Sparkly Silver Glitter Net Dress Fabric

    Lily Chrystal

    This exquisite glittery fabric in silver is made from 100% polyester, perfect for extra special occasions.

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    £45.00 p/m
  • Jess Brocade Jess Brocade Floral Polyester Cotton Olive Burgundy Pink Green Woven Dress Fabric Fold

    Jess Brocade

    This poly/cotton dressmaking brocade comes in beautiful jacquard florals, made up of all shades of greens, pinks, yellows & creams.

    £19.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Not The Only Fruit - Midnight Olive Viscose Poly Elastane Trouser Fabric Not The Only Fruit Black Fold

    Not The Only Fruit - Midnight Olive

    Dark midnight olive woven trousering with a subtle stretch. A beautiful mix of polyester, viscose and elastane fabric ideal for tailored garments.

    £12.00 p/m
  • Cranberry Brocade Cranberry Brocade Polyester Cotton Black Red Jacquard Floral Leaf Dress Fabric Roll
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    Cranberry Brocade

    148cm wide, polyester and cotton brocade fabric in a rich pink and green floral design on black. Textured, elegant, and perfect for statement garments and occasion wear.

    £19.50 p/m
  • Made in Britain Borders Check Wool Borders Check Wool

    Borders Check Wool

    Navy British check suiting with fine yellow, cream and green detail, 156cm wide in a durable wool blend.

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    £11.50 p/m
  • + More colours Lumos Lining - Quartz Polyester Satin Dress Fabric Lumos Lining Quartz Fold
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    Lumos Lining - Quartz

    Polyester satin fabric. 154cm wide smoky grey cloth with a fluid drape, perfect for elegant dress and costume linings.

    £6.00 p/m
  • The Girl The Girl In A Field Polyester Chiffon Lightweight Pale Pink Floral Dress Fabric Mannequin
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    The Girl

    148cm wide, nude floral printed chiffon dress fabric made from polyester, perfect for blouses and skirts!

    £9.00 p/m
  • + More colours Supersonic - Navy Supersonic Navy Pima Cotton Lawn Plain Woven Shirting Fabric Roll

    Supersonic - Navy

    Introducing our exceptional 140cm wide superfine 100% pima cotton lawn fabric in navy with a luxurious satin finish.

    £12.00 p/m
  • + More colours Georgette Dress Fabric - Storm Grey Georgette Dress Fabric Storm Grey Dress

    Georgette Dress Fabric - Storm Grey

    Gorgeous good quality polyester georgette dress fabric in storm mid grey. This will make a gorgeous evening garment!

    £6.00 p/m
  • + More colours Crepe Suiting - Mustardly Mustardly Crepe Suiting Polyester Elastane Stretch Yellow Plain Fabric Fold

    Crepe Suiting - Mustardly

    This 150cm wide polyester and elastane blend crepe suiting fabric in mustard is ideal for wide-leg trousers.

    £12.50 p/m
  • Montrose Brocade Montrose Brocade Polyester Metallic Pink Green Abstract Geometric Woven Dress Fabric Fold
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    Montrose Brocade

    150cm wide, pink abstract brocade dress and jacketing fabric made from 93% polyester and 7% metallic.

    £21.00 p/m
  • + More colours 265gsm Stretch Twill - Olive Stretch Twill Olive Green Plain Polyester Viscose Elastane Suiting Fabric Cu 2999432D 2772 47Ba 8Dcd 9852F6508142
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    265gsm Stretch Twill - Olive

    150cm wide, polyester, viscose and elastane blend twill fabric in olive green, perfect for suits and dresses.

    £16.00 p/m
  • Lacey Days Lacey Days Black Polyester Floral Pattern Dress Fabric Cu E3C08Ea9 42Ab 4501 8680 00495E59C251
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    Lacey Days

    148cm wide, polyester stretch lace fabric in classic black with a fairly large pretty floral design.

    £7.96 p/m

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.

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