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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 Italy Sterling Silk - Red

    Sterling Silk - Red

    135cm wide, Italian red dress fabric made from a sophisticated blend of 67% acetate and 33% silk, ideal for blouses.

    Regular price £20.00 p/m
  • Montrose Brocade

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

    Regular price £21.00 p/m
  • + More colours 265gsm Stretch Twill - Olive

    265gsm Stretch Twill - Olive

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

    Regular price £16.00 p/m
  • Heavy Duchess - Deep Damson
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    Heavy Duchess - Deep Damson

    This deep damson satin nylon dressmaking fabric is suitable for evening wear, prom dresses and special occasion garments!

    Regular price £10.00 p/m
  • + More colours Bella Satin Stretch - Red

    Bella Satin Stretch - Red

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

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

    144cm wide, viscose acetate lining fabric in deep red, a luxury partner for suits, dresses and more.

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • Opaline Brocade - Mint

    148cm wide, mint green brocade fabric with tonal floral pattern that catches the light beautifully.

    Regular price £8.46 p/m
  • + More colours Candy Crepe - Grey

    Candy Crepe - Grey

    145cm wide, polyester double crepe dress fabric in grey. Perfect for special occasion garments.

    Regular price £9.50 p/m
  • Supersonic - Navy

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

    Regular price £12.00 p/m
  • Satin Crepe - Red
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    Satin Crepe - Red

    Very drapery woven polyester satin backed crepe dress fabric in deep luscious red. Perfect for party dresses, blouses and skirts.

    Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • Daphne - Caramel

    154cm wide 100% polyester satin fabric with a soft peach finish; digitally printed marbleised design; caramel brown, grey, black hues.

    Regular price £16.00 p/m
  • + More colours Bella Satin Stretch - Black

    Bella Satin Stretch - Black

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

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

    Bella Satin Stretch - Denim

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

    Regular price £14.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy Nylon Lawn - Aqua Plain

    Nylon Lawn - Aqua Plain

    Introducing our exceptional 128cm wide superfine nylon lawn fabric in pale blue with a luxurious satin finish.

    Regular price £10.96 p/m
  • Stretch Crepe - Coral

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

    Regular price £10.00 p/m
  • Smooth Crepe - Bailey Blue

    Baby blue crepe fabric made from 60% polyester, 37% Viscose & 3% elastane, ideal for fitted wide leg trousers, pencil skirts and blazers to match!

    Regular price £12.00 p/m
  • Stretch Crepe - Siena

    95% polyester & 5% elastane brown stretch crepe suiting fabric. Ideal for fitted trousers, pencil skirts & structured blazers.

    Regular price £10.00 p/m
  • But, This is Nicer

    Our black stripe chiffon dressmaking fabric is perfect for party wear, blouses, accessories or evening gowns!

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • Ember Brocade - Pink

    Beautifully designed jacquard fabric made from polyester and metallic, perfect for statement evening wear.

    Regular price £15.96 p/m
  • Georgette Dress Fabric - Khaki

    Khaki green lightweight and sheer dressmaking fabric, excellent for evening wear and special garments!

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • Georgette Dress Fabric - Espresso

    Gorgeous quality georgette dress fabric, in a dark espresso brown shade. 150cm wide suitable for dresses, blouses and crafts.

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • High Twist Polyester - Bluebell

    148cm wide, high twist polyester dress fabric in an air force blue hue features a beautiful flowy drape.

    Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • + More colours Designer Velvet - Emerald

    Designer Velvet - Emerald

    150cm wide, ex-designer 100% cotton velvet in emerald green, Perfect for dresses, skirts & jackets.

    Regular price £20.50 p/m
  • + More colours 200gsm Stretch Twill - Brown
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    200gsm Stretch Twill - Brown

    78% polyester, 18% viscose and 4% elastane twill fabric in brown, 200gsm with a nice drape, ideal for trousers.

    Regular price £16.00 p/m
  • + More colours 265gsm Stretch Twill - Sand

    265gsm Stretch Twill - Sand

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

    Regular price £16.00 p/m
  • Gilded Cage - Chiffon

    This gold, black and white fabric features a stripe pattern with a hint of gold lurex, ideal for dressmaking and accessories!

    Regular price £7.76 p/m
  • Core Range Polyester Peach Finish

    148cm wide, 100% polyester dress fabric with a soft peach finish, fantastic drape - available in a range of colours. Made in Indonesia.

    Regular price £7.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Mani Wool
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    Mani Wool

    Woven in Italy, this fine wool suiting fabric has a brown overcheck on a dark grey ground. Deadstock.

    Regular price £18.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Danbury Crepe - Magenta

    Danbury Crepe - Magenta

    142cm wide, magenta crepe dress fabric made from 86% acetate, 9% silk and 5% polyester.

    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • Made in Britain Borders Check Wool

    Borders Check Wool

    British navy wool-poly suiting, 156cm wide. Subtle multicolour strands, smooth handle and refined drape

    Regular price £11.50 p/m
  • + More colours Bella Satin Stretch - Grey

    Bella Satin Stretch - Grey

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

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

    142cm wide, viscose acetate blend tailors lining fabric in sky blue with a lustrous, twill finish.

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • Faux Leather - Shadow Mink

    150cm wide mink matt faux leather fabric, 250gsm. Made from 60% polyurethane, 32% polyester, 8% viscose

    Regular price £16.00 p/m
  • Hold In

    145cm wide dress fabric made from a blend of polyamide and elastane. Dual sided ex-designer cloth in navy and dark navy.

    Regular price £10.00 p/m
  • Princess Of Monaco

    Fabulous wool & mohair tweed suiting fabric in a blend of pink, white & metallic yarns.

    Regular price £32.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Resort Satin - Kimtee

    Resort Satin - Kimtee

    140cm wide, 100% viscose satin fabric with a mosaic floral print on a stunning blue coloured backdrop.

    Regular price £19.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Lining - Infinity Snake

    Lining - Infinity Snake

    150cm wide, 100% polyester satin lining fabric in two-tone blue and beige, great for lining suits, jackets, and dresses.

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • + More colours 200gsm Stretch Twill - Black

    200gsm Stretch Twill - Black

    This stretch twill in black fabric is made from a blend of polyester, viscose and elastane, perfect for smart suits.

    Regular price £16.00 p/m
  • + More colours 265gsm Stretch Twill - Navy

    265gsm Stretch Twill - Navy

    Polyester, viscose & elastane blend twill suiting fabric in dark navy blue, perfect for sophisticated suiting.

    Regular price £16.00 p/m
  • Super Cupro - Latte
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    Super Cupro - Latte

    Super soft, 140cm wide, Cupro & viscose blend fabric, with a black leaf print on a beige ground.

    Sale price £16.66 p/m Regular price £18.50 p/m
  • Ember Brocade - Silver

    A striking polyester and metallic blend brocade jacquard with a bold abstract silver design on white.

    Regular price £15.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Bourbon Wool

    Bourbon Wool

    Italian ex-designer virgin wool check fabric, 155cm wide, 163gsm. Lightweight 100% wool with elegant drape

    Regular price £22.00 p/m
  • Ghostly

    Our 156cm wide, white woven shirting fabric made from a viscose and nylon blend is ideal for blouses or skirts!

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • Georgette Dress Fabric - Chocolate

    Made from 100% polyester, this lightweight and breathable georgette fabric in chocolate brown is perfect for dressmaking!

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • Clearly

    Made from 100% polyester, our fine embroidered dress fabric features a satin blue spot on an organza base. Woven in Spain.

    Regular price £16.00 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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