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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 Checked Flat Double Gauze - Black

    Checked Flat Double Gauze - Black

    Made from 100% cotton, this checked flat double gauze jacquard fabric comes in black, perfect for shirts.

    £11.00 p/m
  • Wide Width Cotton Poplin - Leia
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    Wide Width Cotton Poplin - Leia

    150cm wide, 100% cotton poplin fabric in white with a decorative floral print, ideal for quilting.

    £10.50 p/m
  • Quilted - Coco Stretch - Magenta
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    Quilted - Coco Stretch - Magenta

    140cm wide, magenta quilted polyester stretch fabric: with 2% elastane. Elegant onion weave design, perfect for jackets, gilets and bags.

    £19.50 p/m
  • Hidden Herringbone

    Hidden Herringbone

    145cm wide, cotton-blend trouser fabric in off-white with a soft herringbone weave. Lightweight and breathable with a refined, tailored finish.

    £15.00 p/m
  • Luxury Ponte - Deep Red

    Luxury Ponte - Deep Red

    152cm wide high quality double-knit jersey fabric made from a viscose blend. Ponte Roma dressmaking fabric with a deep red hue.

    £17.50 p/m
  • GOTS Organic French Terry - Dusty Yellow

    GOTS Organic French Terry - Dusty Yellow

    Made from organic cotton and elastane, this GOTS certified French Terry jersey fabric in yellow is ideal for hoodies.

    £15.50 p/m
  • GOTS Organic French Terry - Gingerbread

    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
  • Elona - Camel

    Elona - Camel

    Made from 90% polyester and 10% spandex, this camel coloured suiting fabric features a 2-way stretch, ideal for pants.

    £11.96 p/m
  • Harmony Knits - Silver Marl

    Harmony Knits - Silver Marl

    Viscose, polyester and polyamide blend knitted jersey fabric in silver marl, ideal for soft and cosy scarves.

    £17.00 p/m
  • Opaline Brocade - Mint

    Opaline Brocade - Mint

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

    £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.

    £9.50 p/m
  • Double Gauze - Moss
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    Double Gauze - Moss

    100% Cotton dress fabrics in moss with a wrinkle finish great for hiding creases. Breathable and light-weight so good for summer garments.

    £9.96 p/m
  • Poplin Print - Tiny Cheetah - Grey

    Poplin Print - Tiny Cheetah - Grey

    113cm wide, cotton poplin print fabric with a tiny cheetah skin print in black on a grey ground.

    £7.76 p/m
  • Printed - Black Chiffon

    Printed - Black Chiffon

    Gorgeous printed black polyester chiffon with a multicoloured floral pattern in pink, ivory and orange.

    £6.50 p/m
  • Interlock - Blush

    Interlock - Blush

    165cm wide, soft interlock cotton and lycra blend jersey fabric in pink, ideal for polo shirts, dressmaking or skirts!

    £9.00 p/m
  • A Fine Tat

    A Fine Tat

    A real bargain, this is a 150cm wide finely woven, polyester tattersall-like check shirting fabric that comes in blue, white and yellow.

    £6.50 p/m
  • + More colours 100% Wool Fleece - Ochre
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    100% Wool Fleece - Ochre

    143cm wide, 100% Australian virgin wool fleece in ochre. Mulesing-free and sheep-friendly!

    £29.00 p/m
  • + More colours 100% Wool Fleece - Wine Red
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    100% Wool Fleece - Wine Red

    143cm wide, 100% Australian virgin wool fleece in wine red. Mulesing-free and sheep-friendly!

    £29.00 p/m
  • Georgette Dress Fabric - Coral

    Georgette Dress Fabric - Coral

    Gorgeous quality Georgette dress fabric in Coral

    £6.00 p/m
  • Vintage Cotton - Khaki

    Vintage Cotton - Khaki

    144cm wide, OEKO-TEXÆ cotton dressmaking fabric in khaki, excellent for floaty trousers, shirts, and skirts!

    £11.96 p/m
  • Friar Tuck

    Friar Tuck

    142cm wide, fine polycotton hessian trouser fabric in dark brown, ideal for men's wear pieces.

    £8.00 p/m
  • Flowerful

    Flowerful

    Made from 97% polyester and 3% elastane, this mint green fabric features a small scale coral floral print, perfect for dresses!

    £9.08 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Cable Car - Chunky Wool - Taupe

    Cable Car - Chunky Wool - Taupe

    140cm wide, Italian chunky cable-knit fabric made from 100% lambswool in a taupe hue, ideal for cardigans.

    £32.00 p/m
  • Traditional Linen - Dark Grey

    Traditional Linen - Dark Grey

    Our 136cm wide, yarn-dyed 100% linen fabric in a dark grey hue is mid-weight, ideal for soft furnishings.

    £24.50 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
  • 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
  • Pleather - Chocolate

    Pleather - Chocolate

    150cm wide, brown faux leather with a soft jersey backing. Midweight with stretch and sheen.

    £10.26 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
  • 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
  • Made in Italy Italian 6 Wale Corduroy - Camel

    Italian 6 Wale Corduroy - Camel

    150cm wide, thick 100% cotton 6 wale corduroy fabric in a camel shade. Woven in Italy.

    £19.00 p/m
  • Oliver Viscose Twill - Lime

    Oliver Viscose Twill - Lime

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

    £11.00 p/m
  • Buttercup Crepe - Bliss

    Buttercup Crepe - Bliss

    140cm wide, viscose crepe fabric featuring a ditsy yellow and pink floral pattern, perfect for summer dresses!

    £12.00 p/m
  • Sportsgear

    Sportsgear

    140cm wide, 85% polyamide 15% spandex fabric in black. Perfect for form-fitting garments.

    £17.50 p/m
  • Knobbled

    Knobbled

    170cm wide, dark navy cotton suiting fabric with a textured 'bouclÈ' weave on the face.

    £10.00 p/m
  • Heavenly - Lady

    Heavenly - Lady

    Delightful pink floral print denim chambray is super soft and lightweight.

    £12.50 p/u
  • Poplin Styles - Wild Petals

    Poplin Styles - Wild Petals

    145cm wide, cotton poplin fabric featuring a pink and red floral print on a white ground, perfect for crafts!

    £9.50 p/m
  • Miller Crepe - Lilac Floral
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    Miller Crepe - Lilac Floral

    148cm wide, lightweight crepe dress fabric with a floral print in shades of purple, blue and green with green leaves on a pale purple background!

    £5.40 p/m £6.00 p/m
  • Polo Perhaps

    Polo Perhaps

    140cm wide, 100% cotton pique fabric in white, 121gsm with a soft silky touch and elegant drape. Perfect for timeless shirts, summer dresses, and refined tailoring.

    £9.00 p/m
  • Two Step

    Two Step

    Navy Wool Cavalry Twill Fabric This is exactly that, made for the Military, police uniform fabric. Made in Britain,

    £9.00 p/m
  • Striped Viscose Linen Slub - Cream

    Striped Viscose Linen Slub - Cream

    Our viscose, linen & polyester blend slub fabric in cream has a fine black pinstripe, perfect for summer wear.

    £15.00 p/m
  • Yogi

    Yogi

    This 170cm wide, polyester elastane Ponte Roma cloth comes in a lovely shade of wine red. This is an ideal fabric for dresses or tops!

    £8.76 p/m
  • Festival - Download - Orange

    Festival - Download - Orange

    This digitally printed viscose dress fabric featuring a tie-dye design in orange, black, yellow and blue. A glorious, lightweight fire-like fabric!

    £10.50 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Tribal Grove - Sand

    Pima Cotton Lawn - Tribal Grove - Sand

    140cm wide, Pima cotton lawn fabric with a hand-drawn leaf print in sand on a white ground, ideal for blouses.

    £14.96 p/m
  • Stone Washed Luxury Cotton - Grey

    Stone Washed Luxury Cotton - Grey

    100% cotton poplin dress fabric in grey. Its stone washed texture and firmer hand is perfect for structured garments. 152cm wide.

    £16.00 p/m
  • Smooth Brocade - Silver and Pink

    Smooth Brocade - Silver and Pink

    This muted silver and pink floral brocade is perfect for those special occasion garments such as formal gowns and elegant overcoats!

    £12.00 p/m

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