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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 Pure Wool Crepe - Black
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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.

    Regular price £30.00 p/m
  • Killing Me Softly

    160cm wide, superfine dark navy wool suiting fabric with the faintest over check in pale blue and white, woven in Yorkshire!

    Regular price £20.00 p/m
  • Georgette Dress Fabric - Fuchsia

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

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • Mystique - Dusty Grey

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

    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Seta - Cerise

    Seta - Cerise

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

    Regular price £28.00 p/m
  • 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.

    Regular price £12.50 p/m
  • Qipao - Fire Blossom

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

    Regular price £10.50 p/m
  • + More colours 3 Hole - Broderie Anglaise - Cream

    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!

    Regular price £6.76 p/m
  • Embroidered Net - Botanical
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    Embroidered Net - Botanical

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

    Regular price £12.96 p/m
  • Double Scallop Lace - Wine

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

    Regular price £12.96 p/m
  • Georgette Dress Fabric - Hot Pink

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

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • Something New

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

    Regular price £13.50 p/m
  • Qipao - Flaming Dragon

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

    Regular price £10.50 p/m
  • 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.

    Regular price £25.00 p/m
  • + More colours Bella Satin Stretch - Lavender

    Bella Satin Stretch - Lavender

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

    Regular price £14.50 p/m
  • + More colours Bella Satin Stretch - Mint

    Bella Satin Stretch - Mint

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

    Regular price £14.50 p/m
  • Viscose Acetate Lining - Beige
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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.

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • + More colours Carly Stretch Velvet - Smokey Grey

    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.

    Regular price £10.00 p/m
  • Spanish Eyes - Navy

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

    Regular price £18.76 p/m
  • 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!

    Regular price £12.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Biella Wool - Clay
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    Biella Wool - Clay

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

    Regular price £21.00 p/m
  • Elegant Crepe

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

    Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • 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.

    Regular price £8.00 p/m
  • Sterling Brocade - Navy

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

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

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

    Regular price £19.00 p/m
  • Spanish Eyes - Slate Grey

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

    Regular price £18.76 p/m
  • 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.

    Regular price £6.76 p/m
  • Made in Italy Sterling Silk - Emerald

    Sterling Silk - Emerald

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

    Regular price £20.00 p/m
  • 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.

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • Stretch Crepe - Pear Green

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

    Regular price £10.00 p/m
  • + More colours Crepe Suiting - Coral

    Crepe Suiting - Coral

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

    Regular price £12.50 p/m
  • Blossom Breeze

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

    Regular price £5.26 p/m
  • Lily Chrystal

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

    Regular price £45.00 p/m
  • Georgette Dress Fabric - Petrol

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

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • Jess Brocade

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

    Regular price £19.50 p/m
  • 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.

    Regular price £19.50 p/m
  • Lumos Lining - Quartz
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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.

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • French Crepe ‚Äì 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.

    Regular price £10.00 p/m
  • Chloe - Pale Blue

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

    Regular price £33.50 p/m
  • Georgette Dress Fabric - Storm Grey

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

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • + More colours Crepe Suiting - Mustardly

    Crepe Suiting - Mustardly

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

    Regular price £12.50 p/m
  • Not The Only Fruit - Midnight Olive

    This is a mildly stretchy woven polyester elastane trousering fabric with a dark olive hue . 145cm wide, perfect for adding sophistication to any outfit!

    Regular price £12.00 p/m
  • The Girl

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

    Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • Lacey Days
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    Lacey Days

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

    Regular price £7.96 p/m
  • Soft Pleats

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

    Regular price £12.00 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.

Find the perfect party fabric that will show off your moves on the dance floor. 

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