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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 Superior Anti Static Dress Linings

    Superior Anti Static Dress Linings

    150cm wide, superior quality polyester anti static dress linings.†Available in a wide range of shades.

    From £2.96 p/m
  • White Cotton Lawn

    White Cotton Lawn

    142cm wide, fine woven 100% combed cotton lawn fabric in white with a silky soft finish.

    £7.50 p/m
  • + More colours Enigma Linen - Core Collection

    Enigma Linen - Core Collection

    Our ramie linen & cotton fabric is Oeko-Tex certified and comes in a range of captivating shades.

    £12.76 p/m
  • + More colours 8oz Washed Denim - Mid Blue

    8oz Washed Denim - Mid Blue

    145cm wide, 8oz washed mid blue denim, soft, malleable, and easy to sew. Perfect for shirts!

    £13.00 p/m
  • + More colours Boston - Plain Cotton Poplin - All Colours

    Boston - Plain Cotton Poplin - All Colours

    114cm wide, 121gsm plain dyed 100% cotton poplin in 27 colours, ideal for crafts and dressmaking.

    £6.76 p/m
  • + More colours 8oz Washed Denim - Dark Blue

    8oz Washed Denim - Dark Blue

    145cm wide, 8oz washed dark blue denim, soft, malleable, and easy to sew. Perfect for shirts!

    £13.00 p/m
  • Superior Cotton Poplin - White

    Superior Cotton Poplin - White

    Superior quality 100% white cotton poplin in brilliant white. Perfect for sewing and crafts alike.

    £9.00 p/m
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  • + More colours BB Ponte Roma - Damson

    BB Ponte Roma - Damson

    150cm wide, great quality 74% polyester, 23% viscose & 3% elastane Ponte Roma fabric in damson.

    £8.00 p/m
  • + More colours BB Ponte Roma - Navy

    BB Ponte Roma - Navy

    150cm wide, great quality 74% polyester, 23% viscose & 3% elastane Ponte Roma fabric in navy.

    £8.00 p/m
  • Calico

    Calico

    152cm wide, unbleached cotton calico fabric, ideal for crafting, dressmaking, dyeing, or painting.

    £5.26 p/m
  • Egyptian Cotton Muslin - Soft White

    Egyptian Cotton Muslin - Soft White

    150cm wide, Egyptian cotton muslin fabric in soft white. Lightweight & breathable with a delicate softness.

    £4.96 p/m
  • + More colours 4oz Washed Chambray Denim - Dark Blue

    4oz Washed Chambray Denim - Dark Blue

    Washed 4oz lightweight denim chambray fabric in dark blue, wonderfully soft with a great drape.

    £10.00 p/m
  • Supersonic - Ivory

    Supersonic - Ivory

    Introducing our exceptional 135cm wide superfine 100% pima cotton lawn fabric in ivory with a luxurious satin finish.

    £12.00 p/m
  • + More colours BB Ponte Roma - Black

    BB Ponte Roma - Black

    150cm wide, great quality 74% polyester, 23% viscose & 3% elastane Ponte Roma fabric in black.

    £8.00 p/m
  • Voile - White

    Voile - White

    145cm wide, lightweight semi-sheer cotton voile fabric in white. Great for dressmaking or curtains.

    £6.26 p/m
  • + More colours Gingham – ¼” Checks

    Gingham – ¼” Checks

    £4.50 p/m
  • Supersonic - White

    Supersonic - White

    Introducing our exceptional 135cm wide superfine 100% pima cotton lawn fabric in white with a luxurious satin finish.

    £12.00 p/m
  • + More colours 4oz Washed Chambray Denim - Light Blue

    4oz Washed Chambray Denim - Light Blue

    Washed 4oz lightweight denim chambray fabric in light blue, wonderfully soft with a great drape.

    £10.00 p/m
  • + More colours 4oz Washed Chambray Denim - Mid Blue

    4oz Washed Chambray Denim - Mid Blue

    Washed 4oz lightweight denim chambray fabric in mid blue, wonderfully soft with a great drape.

    £10.00 p/m
  • Black Wool with Cashmere Coating

    Black Wool with Cashmere Coating

    Made from a blend of wool, polyester and cashmere, this timeless black coating fabric is perfect for outerwear!

    £34.00 p/m
  • Puff Sleeves
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    Puff Sleeves

    This is a very pretty white cotton mix shirting fabric with a pale blue woven spot throughout. The perfect fabric for a delicate looking shirt or blouse.

    £7.26 p/m
  • Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - White

    Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - White

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

    £4.50 p/m
  • The Undertaker

    The Undertaker

    60 wide

    £23.00 p/m
  • Liquid - Ivory

    Liquid - Ivory

    150cm wide, polyester satin fabric in ivory with a fluid drape, perfect for special occasion dresses!

    £15.76 p/m
  • Luxury Satin Backed Crepe - Ivory

    Luxury Satin Backed Crepe - Ivory

    Simply stunning ivory satin-backed crepe fabric. PU coated with anti-static and anti-click properties is reversible and the perfect choice for bridal designs.

    £14.50 p/m
  • + More colours BB Ponte Roma - Charcoal Marl

    BB Ponte Roma - Charcoal Marl

    150cm wide, great quality 74% polyester, 23% viscose & 3% elastane Ponte Roma fabric in charcoal grey.

    £8.00 p/m
  • + More colours BB Ponte Roma - Dark Teal
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    BB Ponte Roma - Dark Teal

    150cm wide, great quality 74% polyester, 23% viscose & 3% elastane Ponte Roma fabric in teal.

    £8.00 p/m
  • Linen Mix - Deepest Darkest Navy

    Linen Mix - Deepest Darkest Navy

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

    £10.50 p/m
  • Scrubs - Pale Khaki

    Scrubs - Pale Khaki

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

    £7.00 p/m
  • Fusible Iron On Interfacing - Medium - White

    Fusible Iron On Interfacing - Medium - White

    Mid-weight, 100% polyester, non-woven fusible interlining in white; 91cm wide, 60 gsm. Ideal for a professional finish on medium-weight fabrics.

    £3.50 p/m
  • + More colours Cotton Lawn Iron On Interfacing - White

    Cotton Lawn Iron On Interfacing - White

    Woven 100% cotton fusible interlining fabric in white. 91cm wide, 100 gsm. Perfect for adding body to your garments.

    £7.96 p/m
  • Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Black

    Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Black

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

    £4.50 p/m
  • Luxury Satin Backed Crepe - Dark Dusky Pink

    Luxury Satin Backed Crepe - Dark Dusky Pink

    £14.50 p/u
  • Scrubs - Navy

    Scrubs - Navy

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

    £7.00 p/m
  • + More colours BB Ponte Roma - Red

    BB Ponte Roma - Red

    150cm wide, great quality 74% polyester, 23% viscose & 3% elastane Ponte Roma fabric in red.

    £8.00 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Osborne

    Pima Cotton Lawn - Osborne

    140cm wide, Pima cotton lawn featuring a delicate peacock feather print in blue, green and tan.

    £14.96 p/m
  • Linen Mix - Soft White

    Linen Mix - Soft White

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

    £10.50 p/m
  • Linen Mix - Forest

    Linen Mix - Forest

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

    £10.50 p/m
  • Linen Mix - Ochre

    Linen Mix - Ochre

    Stretch, viscose linen mix suiting fabric in ochre. Nice and soft this is a good fabric for tops and shorts. Paperbag style as this will fall beautfully.

    £10.50 p/m
  • Fusible Iron On Interfacing - Light - White
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    Fusible Iron On Interfacing - Light - White

    Light-weight, 100% polyester, non-woven fusible interlining in white; 91cm wide, 41 gsm. Ideal for a professional finish on light-weight fabrics.

    £3.50 p/m
  • Triple Crepe - Cornflower Blue
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    Triple Crepe - Cornflower Blue

    This 152cm wide exquisite triple crepe dress fabric is crafted from high-quality polyester in a cornflower blue shade.

    £17.96 p/m
  • For The Finer Things - Silk Chiffon

    For The Finer Things - Silk Chiffon

    Elegant 140cm-wide black silk chiffon with a subtle crinkle. Ideal for sheer shawls, scarves, holiday wear, and special occasion layering.

    £8.96 p/m
  • Core Range Cotton Lawn

    Core Range Cotton Lawn

    148cm wide, 100% cotton lawn fabric. Lightweight, breathable, and perfect for summer garments.

    £7.26 p/m
  • Linen Mix - Cream

    Linen Mix - Cream

    Stretch, viscose linen mix suiting fabric in cream. Nice and soft this is a good fabric for tops and shorts. Paperbag style as this will fall beautfully.

    £10.50 p/m
  • Washed Linen - Soft White

    Washed Linen - Soft White

    145cm wide superb soft washed linen in a white with all the slubiness you would expect in a linen cloth. Great for summer trousers. Light enough for a shirt too.

    £18.00 p/m

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