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Sewing Bee Fabrics

Sewing Bee Fabrics

Every series of The Great British Sewing Bee gets us saying the same things: “we’ve had a fabric like that”, “that looks familiar”, or “that would be lovely in one of ours.” This collection brings together dressmaking fabrics that feel right at home with the sort of projects seen on the show, from simple beginner makes to more confident, creative sewing.

You’ll find stable cottons, linens and denims that are easier for first-time sewers to handle, alongside softer viscose prints, jerseys, wool suitings, coatings and designer deadstock fabrics for when you fancy a bit more of a challenge. Whether you’re sewing along with the series or just looking for cloth with Sewing Bee potential, this is a good place to start.
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  • Gingham 1" Checks Gingham Blue 2

    Gingham 1" Checks

    1 inch gingham poly/cotton fabric, 114cm wide with classic checked design.

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    £4.96 per metre
  • + More colours Gingham Checks

    Gingham Checks

    ¼ inch gingham poly/cotton fabric, 114cm wide with a classic checked pattern.

    (1)
    £4.50 per metre

Why Fabric Choice Matters in Dressmaking

Ask any Sewing Bee contestant and they'll tell you that choosing the right fabric can be just as important as choosing the right pattern. The same design can look completely different depending on the cloth you use. A simple shirt pattern might feel crisp and smart in cotton poplin, relaxed in linen or soft and flowing in viscose.

Over the years we've watched contestants transform everyday fabrics into garments that look completely different from what was originally imagined. That's often the magic of dressmaking. A fabric that looks unremarkable on the roll can become a favourite dress, a well-worn jacket or a wardrobe staple with the right pattern behind it.

Many of the fabrics featured in this collection are the same types of cloth regularly seen throughout the series. Cotton lawns for detailed sewing, printed viscose for statement dresses, denim for practical garments, wool suitings for tailoring challenges and stretch jerseys for comfortable everyday wear all appear time and time again because they work.

If you're making your first garment, don't feel pressured to start with the trickiest fabric in the room. Stable woven fabrics such as cotton poplin, chambray and lightweight denim are often far more forgiving than slippery satins or very stretchy knits. Starting with a fabric that is easy to handle can make the whole sewing experience much more enjoyable.

For more experienced dressmakers, this collection includes designer deadstock fabrics and limited-production cloths that offer something a little different. These are often the fabrics that spark ideas before you've even chosen a pattern.

Whether you're sewing along with the latest series, revisiting a favourite challenge or simply searching for your next project, we hope you'll find a fabric here that gets you thinking, "I know exactly what I'd make with that."

Continue Your Sewing Bee Journey

Do you sell fabrics like the ones seen on The Great British Sewing Bee?

We stock a wide range of dressmaking fabrics that work well for Sewing Bee-inspired projects, including natural fibres, prints, plains, stretch fabrics and designer deadstock cloth.

What fabrics are best for beginner Sewing Bee-style projects?

Cotton poplin, cotton lawn, chambray and lightweight denim are good starting points because they are stable, easy to cut and straightforward to sew.

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