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Cotton Shirting & Dressmaking

Cotton dressmaking fabric is such a wide term that encompasses lots of different weaves, designs, colours and styles. This collection of cotton dress fabrics features cloths from Italian cotton shirting to European made chino trouser fabrics. There are some truly gorgeous printed dress fabrics featured here too for you to create your own on-trend fashion item.

Shirting Fabric is a broad term used to refer to a variety of fabrics, where the fabric is generally tightly woven and less sheer, making them an ideal shirt weight. Shirting fabric tends to have a high thread count and is usually yarn dyed, ensuring that the pattern is woven into the fabric.  Our collection of shirting fabric also includes some linen and wool mixes, chambray and some finely woven cotton poplins here that are suitable for making all manner of shirting patterns. All very easy to sew and the perfect dress fabric for beginners and experienced sewers alike.

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  • + More colours Cross Hatch - Navy
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    Cross Hatch - Navy

    Set Piece 1m - Polyester easy care linen look dress fabric in navy.

    £7.00 p/m
  • French Terry - Pale Blue

    French Terry - Pale Blue

    Superb quality OEKO-TEX jersey fabric in pale blue. Great for sewing leggings, joggers sweatshirt & dresses.

    £12.90 p/m
  • Finest Chambray Black

    Finest Chambray Black

    This lightweight 100% cotton chambray in black is the perfect choice for dressmaking & quilting.

    £11.76 p/m
  • French Terry - Lavender

    French Terry - Lavender

    OEKO-TEX French Terry jersey dressmaking fabric in a beautiful lavender colour. Great for sewing sweatshirts, joggers, leggings and dresses.

    £12.90 p/m
  • Landon Smooth Crepe - Peacock

    Landon Smooth Crepe - Peacock

    150cm wide superior smooth crepe fabric in peacock blue. 100% polyester dress fabric perfect for creating special occasion wear.

    £14.00 p/m
  • Put The Kettle On - Ditto - Pale Blue

    Put The Kettle On - Ditto - Pale Blue

    Spotted print poly cotton fabric with a pale blue hue. Suitable for blouses, dresses, nightwear and crafts.

    £3.96 p/m
  • Scrubs - Purple

    Scrubs - Purple

    Soft, malleable, lightweight poly/cotton twill workwear fabric in purple. Machine washable & easy-care.

    £7.00 p/m
  • + More colours Cross Hatch - Olive

    Cross Hatch - Olive

    Linen look dress fabric in a marl dark olive green, perfect for dressmaking.

    £7.00 p/m
  • Georgette Dress Fabric – Black

    Georgette Dress Fabric – Black

    Gorgeous quality Georgette dress fabric in deep black.

    £6.00 p/m
  • + More colours Pure Luxury - Boiled Wool - Autumn

    Pure Luxury - Boiled Wool - Autumn

    Luxurious quality, 140cm wide, 100% boiled wool fabric in burnt orange, perfect for jackets & coats!

    £32.50 p/m
  • Triple Crepe - Forest

    Triple Crepe - Forest

    This 150cm wide exquisite triple crepe dress fabric is crafted from high-quality polyester in a forest green shade.

    £17.96 p/m
  • Paisley Changeant Lining - Gold

    Paisley Changeant Lining - Gold

    146cm wide, polyester & viscose jacquard lining fabric with a captivating paisley design in gold.†

    £7.26 p/m
  • Workwear Twill - Navy
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    Workwear Twill - Navy

    Pre-shrunk with crease resistant finish, OEKOTexÆ standard 100 polycotton drill in navy. 245gsm. Suitable for workwear, PPE and practical garments.

    £9.00 p/m
  • Challis - Midnight Fall
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    Challis - Midnight Fall

    This soft velvety viscose challis dress fabric comes in a deep navy blue with an all over petal print in white.

    £10.76 p/m
  • + More colours Pure Luxury - Boiled Wool - Red

    Pure Luxury - Boiled Wool - Red

    Luxurious quality, 140cm wide, 100% boiled wool fabric in red, perfect for jackets and coats!

    £32.50 p/m
  • French Terry - Silver Marl

    French Terry - Silver Marl

    Plain silver marl 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane OEKO-TEX French Terry jersey fabric with a looped back.

    £12.90 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Gustav - Lilac
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    Pima Cotton Lawn - Gustav - Lilac

    140cm wide, 100% Pima cotton lawn fabric with a geometric print in lilac, red, mustard and aqua.

    £15.76 p/m
  • Egyptian Cotton - Luxury Sheeting

    Egyptian Cotton - Luxury Sheeting

    Crisp white Egyptian cotton sheeting at 3 metres wide; superfine weave, stunning to handle, a dream to sew with.

    £15.00 p/m
  • Challis - Winter Flower

    Challis - Winter Flower

    This soft viscose challis dress fabric comes in a stunning design with an all-over floral print in shades of teal, sage and beige on an ivory coloured background!

    £9.96 p/m
  • Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Cherry

    Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Cherry

    Discover our 114cm wide, superior quality 115gsm plain poly/cotton fabric in cherry red. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

    £4.50 p/m
  • Monaco Crepe - Purple

    Monaco Crepe - Purple

    Made from polyester, this soft crepe dress fabric in purple is excellent for prom and special occasion wear!

    £17.26 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Mulberry Tree

    Pima Cotton Lawn - Mulberry Tree

    140cm wide, 100% Pima cotton lawn fabric with a detailed mulberry tree design in earthy tones.

    £14.96 p/m
  • JK - Scuba Crepe - Ivory

    JK - Scuba Crepe - Ivory

    Polyester Scuba crepe fabric in Ivory from John Kaldor, which has a slightly textured surface and is the beautiful quality.

    £14.00 p/m
  • Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Denim Blue

    Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Denim Blue

    Discover our 112cm wide, superior quality 115gsm plain poly/cotton fabric in denim blue. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

    £4.50 p/m
  • Landon Smooth Crepe - Red

    Landon Smooth Crepe - Red

    150cm wide superior smooth crepe fabric in red. 100% polyester dress fabric perfect for creating special occasion wear.

    £14.00 p/m
  • Linen Mix - Black

    Linen Mix - Black

    Stretch, viscose linen mix suiting fabric in black. Nice and soft this is a good fabric for tops and shorts. Paper bag style as this will fall beautifully.

    £10.50 p/m
  • Finest Chambray Sky

    Finest Chambray Sky

    100% cotton chambray in sky blue, a lightweight cotton fabric for dressmaking & quilting.

    £11.76 p/m
  • 6oz Stretch Denim - Mid Blue

    6oz Stretch Denim - Mid Blue

    Stretch 6oz mid blue denim in a medium weight perfect for jean, denim shirts, denim jackets, denim dresses and more. With added Lycra for stretch.

    £11.00 p/m
  • Scrubs - Royal

    Scrubs - Royal

    Soft, malleable, lightweight poly/cotton twill workwear fabric in royal. Machine washable & easy-care.

    £7.00 p/m
  • Riviera Lawn - Ivory

    Riviera Lawn - Ivory

    145cm wide ivory cotton lawn, beautifully fine and a dream to sew. Ideal for shirts, dresses, and crafts.

    £7.96 p/m
  • 10oz Denim - Yami

    10oz Denim - Yami

    148cm wide, soft indigo twill denim with 2% elastane for gentle stretch. Mid-weight and versatile.

    £12.00 p/m
  • Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Emerald Green

    Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Emerald Green

    Discover our 113cm wide, superior quality 115gsm plain poly/cotton fabric in emerald green. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

    £4.50 p/m
  • French Terry - Wedgewood

    French Terry - Wedgewood

    Plain wedgwood blue 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane OEKO-TEX French Terry jersey fabric with a looped back.

    £12.90 p/m
  • Made in Italy Nimbus Cotton
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    Nimbus Cotton

    160cm wide, soft white cotton shirting fabric featuring an interesting woven stripe, perfect for blouses, shirts and dresses!

    £7.76 p/m
  • Double Crepe - Midnight

    Double Crepe - Midnight

    Superb value, lovely quality, midnight navy polyester and viscose double crepe dress fabric.

    £10.00 p/m
  • Angel On High
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    Angel On High

    152cm wide 100% cotton satin dress fabric with a blue and white floral print. Lightweight dressmaking cloth with a smooth handle and dull sheen.

    £13.26 p/m
  • Triple Crepe - Deepest Darkest Lilac

    Triple Crepe - Deepest Darkest Lilac

    This 160cm wide exquisite triple crepe dress fabric is crafted from high-quality polyester in a deep dark lilac shade.

    £17.96 p/m
  • French Terry - Blush Pink

    French Terry - Blush Pink

    Plain blush pink 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane OEKO-TEX French Terry jersey fabric with a looped back.

    £12.90 p/m
  • Opulence

    Opulence

    This luxury midweight satin from Carrington's Bridal has come in a beautiful shade of ivory and it drapes like a dream.

    £35.00 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Sky Leaf

    Pima Cotton Lawn - Sky Leaf

    140cm wide, Pima cotton lawn fabric with a small blue leaf print on white. Ideal for summer wear.

    £14.96 p/m
  • Proper Seersucker - Tiny Woven Black

    Proper Seersucker - Tiny Woven Black

    Plain black seersucker fabric, it is so versatile you can make anything from summer dresses, shorts, shirts, trousers, bedding and crafts.

    £15.76 p/m
  • Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Peacock

    Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Peacock

    Discover our 115cm wide, superior quality 115gsm plain poly/cotton fabric in peacock blue. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

    £4.50 p/m
  • Made in Britain Homeland
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    Homeland

    155cm dark navy wool coating fabric woven in England, this quality cloth is ideal for substantial jackets.

    £24.00 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - The Garden Of Shakespeare - Pink & Grey

    Pima Cotton Lawn - The Garden Of Shakespeare - Pink & Grey

    Beautiful Pima cotton lawn fabric with a floral design in grey with contrasting pink & yellow accents.

    £14.96 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Mulberry Tree - Teal & Lilac

    Pima Cotton Lawn - Mulberry Tree - Teal & Lilac

    140cm wide, 100% Pima cotton lawn fabric with a small mulberry tree design in teal and lilac.

    £14.96 p/m

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