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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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  • Erica

    Erica

    155cm wide, cotton and elastane twill trousering fabric in dark olive with a lovely soft hand.

    £12.50 p/m
  • + More colours 265gsm Stretch Twill - Olive
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    265gsm Stretch Twill - Olive

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

    £16.00 p/m
  • Falcon

    Falcon

    150cm wide, lightweight 100% cotton twill trousering fabric in dark sand with a soft finish.

    £8.50 p/m
  • + More colours Voyage - Seville Blossom Lime Ness Poplin Cotton
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    Voyage - Seville Blossom Lime Ness Poplin Cotton

    Inspired by Japanese cherry blossoms, this stunning cotton poplin will add a pop of colour to any project!

    £11.00 p/m £22.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Two Way Stripe

    Two Way Stripe

    148cm wide, Italian fine cotton shirting panel fabric in navy, featuring a multi-coloured stripe.

    £12.00 p/u
  • Whitehall Twill

    Whitehall Twill

    154cm wide, 100% cotton firm twill workwear fabric in bright white. Heavyweight and durable.

    £8.50 p/m
  • Brushed Cotton - Brook - Camel

    Brushed Cotton - Brook - Camel

    Checked brushed cotton fabric in a camel hue, exceptionally soft and comfy to wear, ideal for pyjamas.

    £11.00 p/m
  • Liza

    Liza

    Fabulous red, yellow and blue flowers are printed on this ivory double georgette dress fabric. 145cm wide cloth perfect for floaty dresses and blouses.

    £14.00 p/m
  • + More colours Fine Viscose Plain - Navy

    Fine Viscose Plain - Navy

    This lightweight dress fabric is perfect for your summer wardrobe. Crafted from 100% viscose, it boasts a delightful navy blue hue.

    £9.96 p/m
  • + More colours GOTS Organic French Terry - Gingerbread
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    GOTS Organic French Terry - Gingerbread

    Our organic cotton and elastane blend French Terry jersey fabric is GOTS certified and comes in a lovely brown hue.

    £15.50 p/m
  • + More colours Sewing Room - Micro Dot - Pink

    Sewing Room - Micro Dot - Pink

    113cm wide superior quality cotton poplin in a small pink and white polka dot.

    From £8.45 p/u
  • Stof Fabric - Buds - Pink
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    Stof Fabric - Buds - Pink

    Elegant 110cm wide Japanese cotton fabric with a delicate pink floral rose design, perfect for shirting, tea-dresses, quilting, and soft furnishings.

    £4.50 p/m £9.00 p/m
  • Brushed Cotton - Exotic Escape

    Brushed Cotton - Exotic Escape

    This 148cm wide, 100% brushed cotton fabric features a unique exotic print, ideal for bedding.

    £12.50 p/m
  • JK - Beth

    JK - Beth

    John Kaldor's Lizzano quality cotton sateen dress fabric, silky and lightweight. In a bright pink floral design!

    £14.00 p/m
  • JK - Phoebe
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    JK - Phoebe

    This beautiful, slinky satin fabric has a nude and cream floral print on a charcoal black background. This is ideal for stunning tops, blouses, skirts and dresses.

    £14.00 p/m
  • + More colours 100% Wool Fleece - Sky Blue

    100% Wool Fleece - Sky Blue

    Soft 143cm wide Australian virgin wool fleece in sky blue, 100% wool and ethically sourced.

    £29.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Burnt Umber
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    Burnt Umber

    153cm wide, Italian 100% wool melton brushed coating fabric in a russet brown and black blend.

    £29.60 p/m
  • Intricate

    Intricate

    Beautiful designer viscose suiting in a deep rich blue.

    £15.00 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.

    £7.96 p/m
  • Bubble Crepe
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    Bubble Crepe

    Lightweight bubble crepe dress fabric in a pale rust.

    £4.76 p/m
  • + More colours Fibre Mood - Seersucker Check - Teal
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    Fibre Mood - Seersucker Check - Teal

    145cm wide teal and black seersucker check fabric. Cotton, polyester, elastane blend at 100gsm - lightweight, breathable.

    £14.00 p/m
  • + More colours Brushed Viscose Twill - Ditsy

    Brushed Viscose Twill - Ditsy

    140cm wide, brushed viscose twill fabric with a ditsy floral print in shades of peach, blue & green.

    £10.76 p/m
  • + More colours Supersonic - Navy

    Supersonic - Navy

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

    £12.00 p/m
  • Made in Britain+ More colours Water Resistant Cotton Cambric 6oz - Yellow

    Water Resistant Cotton Cambric 6oz - Yellow

    148cm wide, yellow cotton with a natural feel, water-resistant finish. Durable & machine washable.

    £13.50 p/m
  • Bare Necessity Jersey
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    Bare Necessity Jersey

    This plain beige knitted jersey fabric is made from polyester and is excellent for dressmaking and lounge wear!

    £6.00 p/m
  • + More colours 21 Wale Needlecord - Scarlet

    21 Wale Needlecord - Scarlet

    148cm wide, 100% cotton, 21 wale needlecord fabric in red, great for dressmaking & soft furnishings.

    £12.96 p/m
  • + More colours Alexa - Grey

    Alexa - Grey

    139cm wide 45% cotton and 55% linen chambray fabric in grey. Perfect for summer garments!

    £15.96 p/m
  • + More colours Alexa - Sand

    Alexa - Sand

    139cm wide 45% cotton and 55% linen chambray fabric in sand. Perfect for summer garments!

    £15.96 p/m
  • Mode - Green

    Mode - Green

    Lightweight Modal sweat shirting with a loopback. Also known as French terry construction.

    £14.50 p/m
  • Eddie Check

    Eddie Check

    Made from 100% cotton, our twill shirting fabric features a blue & red overcheck on a navy back drop.

    £8.96 p/m
  • BA - Jada

    BA - Jada

    140cm wide, cotton voile broderie anglaise fabric in ivory, with a series of embroidered dots.

    £19.76 p/m
  • Made in Italy Indaco Linen

    Indaco Linen

    158cm wide, 100% linen chambray shirting fabric in indigo blue, with a crisp, textured finish.

    £28.00 p/m
  • + More colours Oliver Viscose Twill - Scarlet

    Oliver Viscose Twill - Scarlet

    150cm wide, 100% viscose twill fabric in scarlet red. Perfect for dresses, skirts, tops, & trousers.

    £11.00 p/m
  • + More colours Oliver Viscose Twill - Olive

    Oliver Viscose Twill - Olive

    150cm wide, 100% viscose twill fabric in olive green. Perfect for dresses, skirts, tops, & trousers.

    £11.00 p/m
  • + More colours Athena Crepe - Nude

    Athena Crepe - Nude

    148cm wide, lightweight 200gsm crepe fabric in nude, made from polyester, viscose, and spandex.

    £10.00 p/m
  • + More colours French Terry - Yellow
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    French Terry - Yellow

    Plain yellow 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane French Terry jersey fabric with a looped back.

    £12.90 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours 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.

    £20.00 p/m
  • + More colours Stretch Faux Suede - Chocolate
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    Stretch Faux Suede - Chocolate

    145cm wide, knitted polyester stretch faux suede fabric in brown. Lightweight, stretchy & versatile.

    £12.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Officer Salute

    Officer Salute

    This 154cm wide ex-designer Italian fine wool cloth in navy has a lovely texture and depth. Shop Wool Fabric Online.

    £21.00 p/m
  • Montrose Brocade

    Montrose Brocade

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

    £21.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Punto Milano - Navy
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    Punto Milano - Navy

    Superior quality Italian Punto Di Milano fabric in navy, composed of 97% viscose and 3% elastane.

    £18.50 p/m
  • + More colours Wool Twill - Ivory

    Wool Twill - Ivory

    147cm wide, 63% polyester, 25% viscose, 8% wool and 4% elastane twill suiting fabric in ivory.

    £20.00 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!

    £10.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Monza Denim - 12.7oz - Black

    Monza Denim - 12.7oz - Black

    138cm wide, 97% cotton & 3% elastane woven denim in black with a lovely soft finish and slight stretch.

    £23.16 p/m
  • Made in Britain Kentish Wool

    Kentish Wool

    150cm wide, British fine wool suiting fabric featuring a Prince of Wales check weave in black and white.

    £33.00 p/m

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