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Special Occasion Dress Fabrics

Special Occasion Dress Fabrics

Browse our extensive collection of fabrics suitable for proms, weddings, and special occasions. Whether it’s a ball gown fit for Cinderella herself or something a little more reserved, these fabrics will help to accentuate your personal style.

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  • Rude Not Too

    Our black satin-backed crepe dressmaking fabric is bold and reversible, ideal for special occasion garments and evening wear!

    Regular price £10.00 p/m
  • Double Scallop Lace - Black

    145cm wide soft corded dressmaking lace in rich jet black. Beautifully made with a scallop edge on each side.

    Regular price £12.96 p/m
  • Double Scallop Lace - Dusky Pink

    145cm wide soft and heavy, corded, double scalloped dressmaking lace in a gorgeous dusky pink.

    Regular price £12.96 p/m
  • + More colours Triple Crepe - Bombshell Triple Crepe Bombshell Red Polyester Dress Fabric Side Triple Crepe - Bombshell
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    Triple Crepe - Bombshell

    Our bombshell red crepe dressmaking fabric made from polyester is ideal for party wear and special occasion garments!

    Regular price £17.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Danbury Crepe - Jade Danbury Crepe Jade Acetate Polyester Silk Dress Fabric Roll 45Dca2Ed 4A17 4A15 A742 8A75Da74Beae Danbury Crepe - Jade

    Danbury Crepe - Jade

    140cm wide, Danbury crepe dress fabric in a jade green shade, perfect for special occasion wear, blouses and skirts!

    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • Double Scallop Lace - Teal

    145cm wide quite traditional soft corded lace. 100% polyester with a scallop edge and beautifully made. This is a stunning teal colour.

    Regular price £12.96 p/m
  • + More colours Filmstar - Olive Filmstar Olive Polyester Green Woven Velvet Satin Dress Fabric Mannequin Filmstar - Olive

    Filmstar - Olive

    160cm wide lightweight soft polyester draping fabric. With a gorgeous khaki/live hue and soft velvet satin finish. Perfect for dresses with glamour.

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    Regular price £6.50 p/m
  • Core Range Chiffon

    110cm wide, 100% polyester dupatta dyed chiffon fabric available in a range of colours.

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • Triple Crepe - Candy Pink

    This is a superb quality 150cm wide polyester heavy triple crepe dress fabric in a lovely candy pink colour. Perfect for summer dresses or trousers!

    Regular price £17.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Silk Crepe - Sky Silk Crepe - Sky
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    Silk Crepe - Sky

    135cm wide, Italian deadstock silk with acetate crepe de chine fabric in a pale blue shade.

    Regular price £25.00 p/m
  • + More colours Candy Crepe - Navy Candy Crepe Navy Polyester Crepe Dress Fabric Cu Candy Crepe - Navy

    Candy Crepe - Navy

    145cm wide, polyester double crepe dress fabric in navy. Perfect for special occasion garments.

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    Regular price £9.50 p/m
  • + More colours Mystique - Bottle Mystique Bottle Carrington Bridal Duchess Satin Neck Mystique - Bottle

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    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • Georgette Dress Fabric - Cornflower

    This stunning polyester georgette dress fabric in a pale blue hue would make a gorgeous evening garment!

    Regular price £7.26 p/m
  • + More colours Organza - Black Nothing To Hide Black Sheer Polyester Organza Fabric Cud Organza - Black

    Organza - Black

    150cm wide, black sheer organza with a delicate finish, perfect for evening wear & puff sleeves!

    Regular price £4.50 p/m
  • Double Scallop Lace - Ivory

    145cm wide soft and heavy, corded, double scalloped dressmaking lace in a lovely soft ivory

    Regular price £12.96 p/m
  • Leatherette - Pewter

    This fabric has a polyester jersey backing which is faced with a natural looking pewter faux metallic leatherette. Great for dresses and skirts!

    Regular price £12.96 p/m
  • + More colours Dazzle - Navy Dazzle Navy Polyester Knit Sparkle Dress Fabric B Dazzle - Navy

    Dazzle - Navy

    155cm wide, sparkly glitter jersey fabric in navy, very eye catching & absolutely stunning.

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    Regular price £18.00 p/m
  • Candy Crepe - Turquoise

    Superb double crepe dress fabric, 145cm, in turquoise.

    Regular price £9.50 p/m
  • + More colours Barca Crepe - Pink Barca Crepe - Pink

    Barca Crepe - Pink

    Versatile stretch crepe dress fabric in pink. Medium weight double crepe great for dresses, tops and jumpsuits.

    Regular price £10.50 p/m
  • Landon Smooth Crepe - Cerise

    Superior smooth crepe fabric in cerise pink. 150cm wide polyester dress fabric perfect for creating special occasion wear.

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    Regular price £14.00 p/m
  • + More colours Candy Crepe - Pink Candy Crepes Lavender Polyester Dress Fabric Cud Candy Crepe - Pink

    Candy Crepe - Pink

    145cm wide, polyester double crepe dress fabric in pink. Perfect for special occasion garments.

    Regular price £9.50 p/m
  • + More colours Filmstar - Black Filmstar Black Polyester Woven Velvet Satin Dress Fabric Mannequin Filmstar - Black

    Filmstar - Black

    Perfect for creating glamorous eveningwear designs this 160cm wide soft polyester fabric has a gorgeous black appearance and soft velvet satin finish.

    Regular price £6.50 p/m
  • + More colours Lona Crepe - Black Lona Crepe Black Dressmaking Fabric Mannequin Drape Lona Crepe - Black

    Lona Crepe - Black

    Stretch crepe in black. Medium weight and versatile our double crepe works for dresses, top and jumpsuits

    Regular price £11.76 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Only The Lonely - Black Only The Lonely Black Wool Plain Woven Suiting Fabric Cu1 Only The Lonely - Black
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    Only The Lonely - Black

    Manufactured in Italy, this black fabric made from wool features a sackcloth weave, ideal for suits.

    Regular price £18.00 p/m
  • Georgette Dress Fabric - Latte

    Gorgeous quality Georgette dress fabric in Latte. 145cm wide suitable for dresses, blouses and crafts.

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • + More colours Candy Crepe - Tan Polyester Double Crepe Dress Fabric  Candy Crepe Tan Fold Candy Crepe - Tan

    Candy Crepe - Tan

    145cm wide, polyester double crepe dress fabric in tan. Perfect for special occasion garments.

    Regular price £9.50 p/m
  • + More colours Candy Crepe - Pale Ice Green Candy Crepe Pale Ice Green Polyester Dress Fabric Fold Candy Crepe - Pale Ice Green
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    Candy Crepe - Pale Ice Green

    145cm wide, polyester double crepe fabric in pale ice green. Perfect for special occasion garments.

    Regular price £9.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy Tiffany Breakfast At Wool Polyester Elastane Blue Dress Fabric Roll Tiffany

    Tiffany

    We are loving this floral tropical print fabric, very fine polyester crepe in a glorious pattern.

    Regular price £20.00 p/m
  • + More colours Ritual - Black Ritual Black Colour Ity Jersey Fabric John Kaldor Drape Ritual - Black

    Ritual - Black

    Wonderful John Kaldor ITY jersey fabric. This is medium weight with a huge amount of stretch, this one comes in black.

    Regular price £10.50 p/m
  • Double Scallop Lace - Navy

    145cm wide soft and heavy corded dressmaking lace in navy blue. This is a double scalloped lace fabric. Beautifully made in polyester with a scallop edge on each side.

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    Regular price £12.96 p/m
  • Monaco Crepe - Gun Metal

    This 150cm wide, soft, polyester crepe fabric comes in a classy grey hue, perfect for trousers and skirts!

    Regular price £17.26 p/m
  • Triple Crepe - Silver

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

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    Regular price £17.96 p/m
  • + More colours Organza - White Organza White Fabric Roll Organza - White
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    Organza - White

    A plain white semi-transparent polyester organza fabric with a soft hand Great for Christmas crafts, dancewear, wedding decoration, fancy dress, bridal.

    Regular price £4.00 p/m
  • Triple Crepe - Turquoise

    150cm wide, triple crepe polyester dress fabric in a turquoise blue shade, perfect for palazzo pants, skirts and special occasions!

    Regular price £17.96 p/m
  • + More colours Liquid - Lavender Polyester Satin Back Crepe Dress Fabric Liquid Lavender Roll C761Ebcf F17B 47Df A5E8 D7B58Be63425 Liquid - Lavender

    Liquid - Lavender

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

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    Regular price £15.76 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Danbury Crepe - Bronze Danbury Crepe Bronze Acetate Polyester Silk Dress Fabric Roll Danbury Crepe - Bronze
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    Danbury Crepe - Bronze

    Our 86% acetate, 9% silk and 5% polyester crepe dress fabric in an orange/bronze hue is perfect for special occasion wear!

    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Fleece Wool Suiting - Black Fleece Wool Suiting - Black Fleece Wool Suiting - Black

    Fleece Wool Suiting - Black

    Woven in Italy, this deadstock black superfine suiting fabric is made from fleece/virgin wool and elastane.

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    Regular price £21.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Inky Parlez-Vous Inky Parlez Vous Dark Navy Wool Plain Woven Suiting Fabric Inky Parlez-Vous
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    Inky Parlez-Vous

    150cm Loro Piana Italian wool, dark navy, lightweight suiting fabric, perfect for luxurious suits and tailored garments.

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    Regular price £18.00 p/m
  • Bella Satin Stretch - Petrol Blue

    147cm wide 98% polyester 2% elastane stretch satin fabric in petrol blue with a smooth and glossy finish.

    Regular price £14.50 p/m
  • Beaufort Duchess Satin - Lilac Rose

    150cm wide, exquisite quality non-snag duchess satin fabric has a lustrous finish. A classic cloth with a dusky lilac rose hue, perfect for special occasion wear.

    Regular price £12.50 p/m
  • Omega

    150cm wide superfine wool suiting fabric has a gorgeously soft hand. Features an interesting birds-eye weave in shades of black, dark grey and navy.

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    Regular price £14.00 p/m
  • Darling Darling Viscose Wool White Soft Twill Fine Crepe Suiting Fabric Darling
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    Darling

    145cm wide, viscose & wool blend fine crepe suiting fabric in ivory. Great for special occasion wear.

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    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • Jasmine - Silk Double Georgette

    Exquisite 100% silk double georgette fabric is light to mid weight with a slightly grainy texture that has a delightful spring to it, suitable for wedding and prom dresses.

    Regular price £50.00 p/m
  • Roxy Stretch Velvet - Peacock

    Peacock blue, plain 4-way stretch knitted velour, great for evening wear. 148cm wide, beautiful quality stretch velvet dress fabric.

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    Regular price £12.50 p/m
  • Naughty But Nice - Burgundy

    Soft and lacy very gentle in appearance and texture in a burgundy colour 150 cm wide.

    Regular price £5.50 p/m

Scroll through our pick of the best prom fabrics, featuring satin, brocade, silk, lace, lamé, velvet, sequin and chiffon. Combine these fancy dress fabrics for dramatic effect; create simply gorgeous A-line styles that will flatter all figures.

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