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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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  • Brushed Cotton - Celeste - Blue

    Brushed Cotton - Celeste - Blue

    148cm wide, 100% brushed cotton fabric with a blue and pink floral design. Soft, breathable

    £11.96 p/m
  • + More colours 8oz Denim - Smokey Italian
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    8oz Denim - Smokey Italian

    156cm wide Italian 8oz denim fabric 100% cotton with a smoky pattern. A distinctive lightweight denim.

    £33.96 p/m
  • 6.3oz Recycled Raw Denim - Dark Indigo

    6.3oz Recycled Raw Denim - Dark Indigo

    170cm wide dark indigo raw denim fabric, 215gsm. Made from 100% recycled cotton, making this lightweight denim sustainable.

    £18.00 p/m
  • Time Warp

    Time Warp

    140cm wide, 92% polyester, 8% spandex knitted fabric coated in a grey shiny dot pattern. Plenty of stretch to allow extravagant movement.

    £17.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy ITA Collection - Brushed - Navy

    ITA Collection - Brushed - Navy

    160cm wide, ex-designer, soft, lightweight brushed wool jacketing fabric in navy. Woven in Italy!

    £30.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy ITA Collection - Cashmere - Lusso

    ITA Collection - Cashmere - Lusso

    152cm wide, ex-designer coating in a dark, almost black mixture of yarns with a soft brushed finish.

    £46.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Finest Silk - Bronze
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    Finest Silk - Bronze

    136cm wide, ex-designer washed silk fabric in a rich bronze colour. Perfect for luxurious blouses.

    £33.00 p/m
  • Double Gauze - Royal Blue
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    Double Gauze - Royal Blue

    135cm wide, cotton double gauze fabric in royal blue, 130gsm, breathable and Oeko-Tex certified.

    £9.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Sicilian Fiesta

    Sicilian Fiesta

    124cm wide, Italian black lace fabric with a geometric pattern. Ideal for special occasion wear.

    £16.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy Cocktail

    Cocktail

    150cm wide, fine white cotton shirting fabric with a colourful fruit print. Woven in Italy!

    £18.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Royal Magnificence

    Royal Magnificence

    174cm wide, mid-weight cotton fabric in pink with a fleecy finish, beautifully cosy and ideal for tracksuits.

    £16.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Silks of Italy - The Big O

    Silks of Italy - The Big O

    142cm wide, Italian 100% silk twill fabric in bright orange with a vibrant paisley floral print.

    £38.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Valerie

    Valerie

    150cm wide, black cotton velvet fabric, woven in Italy. Lightweight and wearable with a soft drape.

    £16.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy InWool - Cavo Knit
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    InWool - Cavo Knit

    Italian, deadstock cable knit coating fabric in pale pink made from viscose, perfect for jumpers.

    £22.26 p/m
  • Made in Italy Golden Plaid

    Golden Plaid

    154cm wide, 100% linen dress fabric with a warm plaid check in red, yellow, brown and green.

    £26.76 p/m
  • + More colours 4oz Denim Chambray - Tropical Leaves
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    4oz Denim Chambray - Tropical Leaves

    175cm wide, 100% cotton 4oz lightweight chambray fabric with a tropical leaf print in grey.

    £15.76 p/m
  • Stretch Glitter Velvet - Black

    Stretch Glitter Velvet - Black

    149cm wide, polyester stretch black glitter velvet jersey fabric. Ideal for glamourous evening wear.

    £15.46 p/m
  • Dew Drop

    Dew Drop

    145cm wide, bengaline fabric in black with black plastic rhinestone accents for a refined sparkle.

    £18.00 p/m
  • Brave - Neon

    Brave - Neon

    Bright yellow bodycon fabric, 150cm wide with minimal stretch for maximum support. Mid-weight, great for body-hugging dresses.

    £8.00 p/m
  • + More colours BA - Daphne - Green

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    £13.46 p/m
  • Summer Heirloom - Orange

    Summer Heirloom - Orange

    145cm wide, 100% cotton fabric in orange with cream embroidery and lace-style panels.

    £15.96 p/m
  • Challis - Leopard In The Jungle

    Challis - Leopard In The Jungle

    140cm wide, 100% viscose challis fabric with tropical green leaves and leopard print background.

    £10.50 p/m
  • Deuxieme - Beige
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    Deuxieme - Beige

    158cm wide, finest wool suiting in interwoven beige and brown yarns. End-of-line deadstock.

    £18.00 p/m
  • Recycled Polyester Jersey - Black

    Recycled Polyester Jersey - Black

    175cm wide, recycled polyester jersey with 10% spandex in black, ideal for sustainable garments.

    £16.00 p/m
  • + More colours 16 Wale Washed Corduroy - Red
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    16 Wale Washed Corduroy - Red

    147cm wide, 100% cotton 16-wale washed corduroy in tomato red. 220-230gsm and Oeko-Tex certified.

    £16.50 p/m
  • + More colours Designer Velvet - Diamond

    Designer Velvet - Diamond

    148cm wide, ex-designer 100% cotton velvet in brown with a subtle lighter brown diamond pattern.

    £20.50 p/m
  • Jeanette

    Jeanette

    150cm wide, viscose dress fabric featuring a cream floral print on a black ground, perfect for blouses and skirts!

    £10.50 p/m
  • Do Not Touch

    Do Not Touch

    150cm wide, Italian viscose jersey fabric in sky blue. Silky soft with a beautiful drape and stretch.

    £10.00 p/m
  • Jackson Jersey

    Jackson Jersey

    145cm wide, black polyester jersey with dark grey embossed shine. Soft, stable and easy to sew.

    £11.76 p/m
  • Lady in Red Lace

    Lady in Red Lace

    143cm wide, dark red floral lace with scalloped edges. Delicate but firm with a lovely hand.

    £12.00 p/m
  • Zesty Zebra - Pink & Green

    Zesty Zebra - Pink & Green

    145cm wide, 100% viscose fabric with an eye-catching zebra print design in vivid pink and green.

    £16.26 p/m
  • Spider Web - Gold

    Spider Web - Gold

    Spider web netting in gold for that is ideal for Halloween costumes & fancy dress & decoration's.

    £5.26 p/m
  • + More colours Athleisure - Grey

    Athleisure - Grey

    This grey looped back jersey fabric is made from 100% polyester, perfect for lounge and sports wear!

    £7.50 p/m
  • Brownstone Shirting
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    Brownstone Shirting

    148cm wide, cotton shirting fabric in light brown with a crisp white check with a superb finish.

    £10.00 p/m
  • Basket Brocade - Aqua

    Basket Brocade - Aqua

    130cm wide, polyester Italian basket weave brocade in aqua blue with a soft finish and subtle sheen.

    £11.76 p/m
  • + More colours Cotton Stretch - Sand Leopard

    Cotton Stretch - Sand Leopard

    132cm wide, stretch woven trouser fabric in ivory with a sand leopard print. Made in Spain.

    £11.96 p/m
  • Floating In Circles - Rosie Red
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    Floating In Circles - Rosie Red

    This beautiful viscose rayon yoryu lawn fabric features a delicate flower bud and leaf print in red & green.

    £10.50 p/m
  • + More colours Cotton Stretch - Navy Cheetah

    Cotton Stretch - Navy Cheetah

    132cm wide, cotton blend stretch woven trouser fabric in ivory with an navy cheetah spot design.

    £11.96 p/m
  • Frills and Frocks

    Frills and Frocks

    140cm wide, polyester black net fabric with a 5cm square crochet weave pattern and net fringing.

    £19.00 p/m
  • Dream Catcher

    Dream Catcher

    125cm wide, intricately woven lace dress fabric in ivory. Made from cotton and nylon, perfect for festival wear.

    £16.00 p/m
  • + More colours Fur Lined Cord - Olive
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    Fur Lined Cord - Olive

    151cm wide, corduroy fleece fabric in olive green with a soft cord front and plush faux fur backing.

    £21.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Ralph Shirting - Dark Grey

    Ralph Shirting - Dark Grey

    150cm wide, ex-designer Italian fine cotton shirting fabric in dark grey with a subtle striped effect.

    £14.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Ralph Shirting - Olive Green
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    Ralph Shirting - Olive Green

    150cm wide, ex-designer Italian fine cotton shirting fabric in olive green with a subtle striped effect.

    £14.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Ralph Shirting - Taupe
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    Ralph Shirting - Taupe

    150cm wide, ex-designer Italian fine cotton shirting fabric in taupe with a subtle striped effect.

    £14.00 p/m
  • Linen Viscose Slub - Golden Harvest

    Linen Viscose Slub - Golden Harvest

    140cm wide, 67% linen, 33% viscose slub with a beautiful golden floral design in earthy tones.

    £13.00 p/m

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