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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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  • Black Satin - Fan Tail
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    Black Satin - Fan Tail

    Black satin dressmaking fabric featuring a pink abstract 'fan tail' design, perfect for blouses, party wear or shirts!

    £4.50 p/m £9.00 p/m
  • Hopscotch

    Hopscotch

    Made from polyester, this black chiffon dress fabric features a check pattern; perfect for blouses and accessories!

    £7.00 p/m
  • Sequin Net - Elberta

    Sequin Net - Elberta

    142cm wide, abstract sequin net dress fabric in peach and mint, perfect for special occasion wear.

    £15.96 p/m
  • + More colours Orchid Brocade - Navy

    Orchid Brocade - Navy

    Polyester, nylon, metallic blend brocade fabric featuring a decorative raised floral pattern in shades of blue.

    £15.96 p/m
  • + More colours Aurora Brocade - Silver

    Aurora Brocade - Silver

    A striking polyester and metallic blend brocade jacquard with a bold abstract silver design on blush.

    £12.46 p/m
  • + More colours Designer Velvet - Barely Black

    Designer Velvet - Barely Black

    150cm wide, ex-designer 100% cotton velvet in almost black, Perfect for dresses, skirts, & jackets.

    £20.50 p/m
  • Acetate Silk - Dark Chocolate

    Acetate Silk - Dark Chocolate

    140cm wide, dark chocolate acetate & silk fabric. Lightweight and fluid with a beautiful drape.

    £15.00 p/m
  • + More colours Qipao - Plum Blossom

    Qipao - Plum Blossom

    This gorgeous jacquard features an Oriental-inspired design in red with stunning gold and red embroidered flowers.

    £10.50 p/m
  • Claudia

    Claudia

    This is a fabulous polyester/organza dress fabric with linear satin stripes and an all-over bright orange, green and black floral print! Great for vintage dresses!

    £8.00 p/m
  • Snow White Nylon

    Snow White Nylon

    150cm wide, finely woven nylon lining fabric in a white hue, perfect for lining both suits and dresses!

    £7.50 p/m
  • What Goes Around - Navy

    What Goes Around - Navy

    146cm wide grosgrain dress fabric. Dark navy viscose shirting and trouser fabric with a fine ribbed weave and interesting wood grain effect.

    £7.00 p/m
  • + More colours Candy Crepe - Beige

    Candy Crepe - Beige

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

    £9.50 p/m
  • + More colours Designer Velvet - Navy
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    Designer Velvet - Navy

    130cm wide, ex-designer 100% cotton velvet in navy, Perfect for dresses, skirts, & jackets.

    £20.50 p/m
  • + More colours Designer Velvet - Cobalt

    Designer Velvet - Cobalt

    142cm wide, ex-designer 100% cotton velvet in cobalt blue, Perfect for dresses, skirts, & jackets.

    £20.50 p/m
  • Jersey Sequin - Champagne

    Jersey Sequin - Champagne

    140cm wide champagne gold jersey knit sequin fabric with soft drape

    £14.00 p/m
  • + More colours Elixir - Stretch Satin Backed Crepe - Bluebell

    Elixir - Stretch Satin Backed Crepe - Bluebell

    148cm wide blue crinkle satin-backed crepe fabric, 180gsm. 98% polyester 2% spandex with fluid drape.

    £12.96 p/m
  • Spark The Attraction

    Spark The Attraction

    This sheer chiffon dressmaking fabric features a 'hole' pattern on a black cloth, ideal for accessories, blouses and skirts!

    £6.00 p/m
  • Satin Armour
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    Satin Armour

    Our polyester satin dress fabric features an elegant geometric design in a rust shade, ideal for blouses and skirts!

    £4.00 p/m £8.00 p/m
  • Rafe - Brown

    Rafe - Brown

    140cm wide, cotton, Tencel & Lycra fabric in dark brown. Smooth, breathable, and gently stretchy.

    £12.50 p/m
  • Barbs - Recycled Tweed
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    Barbs - Recycled Tweed

    142cm wide, pink recycled cotton and polyester tweed fabric. Soft, textured, and sustainable!

    £14.50 p/m
  • City Stripes
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    City Stripes

    Navy viscose-blend suiting fabric with classic white pinstripes.

    £10.96 p/m
  • + More colours Satin Brocade - Off White

    Satin Brocade - Off White

    142cm wide off white polyester brocade fabric with blossom design, 240gsm. Satin finish, medium weight, structured and elegant

    £13.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Luxury Italian Silk - Livia

    Luxury Italian Silk - Livia

    137cm wide, 100% silk fabric made in Italy featuring a decorative floral print on a vivid blue backdrop.

    £54.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Simply Black
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    Simply Black

    148cm wide, Italian, ex-designer suiting fabric featuring a chevron print in black. Made from 100% wool.

    £20.00 p/m
  • + More colours Georgette Dress Fabric - Scarlet

    Georgette Dress Fabric - Scarlet

    Gorgeous good quality polyester Georgette dress fabric in a beautiful scarlet red colour.

    £6.00 p/m
  • Tailor - Dark Grey
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    Tailor - Dark Grey

    150cm wide dark grey wool suiting fabric. 100% wool with a smooth handle and elegant drape

    £21.50 p/m
  • Recycled Lace - Moss Green

    Recycled Lace - Moss Green

    148cm wide, moss green floral lace made from 100% recycled polyester with a soft sheen.

    £11.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Italian Guipure Lace - Black

    Italian Guipure Lace - Black

    129cm wide, Italian ex-designer floral guipure lace fabric in black. Beautiful for a special occasion.

    £30.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Sterling Silk - Cerise

    Sterling Silk - Cerise

    Our gorgeous cerise pink plain woven Italian dress fabric is made from acetate and silk. It's ideal for blouses.

    £20.00 p/m
  • Midnight Dance
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    Midnight Dance

    145cm wide quite traditional navy lace with a delicate floral design which is quite detailed. Perfect for a midnight dance!

    £12.96 p/m
  • + More colours Luscious Viscose - Ink
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    Luscious Viscose - Ink

    145cm wide, lustrous satin viscose twill dress fabric in a purple/blue hue, extremely classy and timeless.

    £12.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Atelier - Safari Rust

    Atelier - Safari Rust

    Lightweight with a soft drape, it's perfect for standout shirts, dresses, or relaxed tailoring.

    £18.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy If You Could Dream

    If You Could Dream

    142cm wide, ex-designer Italian black cotton & viscose jersey fabric with a swirling velvet pattern.

    £24.96 p/m
  • Prism Brocade

    Prism Brocade

    A striking royal blue jacquard brocade with black abstract lines and touches of pink glitter. Midweight with structure and a modern edge, ideal for bold garments and creative makes.

    £15.96 p/m
  • Delboy

    Delboy

    A fine 100% wool suiting fabric in classic navy with a soft sheen.

    £21.76 p/m
  • + More colours Bridget Brocade - Blue Gold

    Bridget Brocade - Blue Gold

    A luxurious polyester and metallic blend brocade jacquard with a subtle sheen and textured finish.

    £15.96 p/m
  • Primary

    Primary

    157cm wide grosgrain dress fabric. Interesting polyester shirting and trouser fabric with a fine ribbed weave and bright red hue.

    £14.00 p/m
  • Behold Brocade

    Behold Brocade

    100% polyester brocade fabric with an abstract multicoloured design. Structured and textured - ideal for occasionwear.

    £19.50 p/m
  • + More colours Punch - Purple

    Punch - Purple

    145cm wide, midweight satin-backed crepe fabric in purple made from polyester with great draping qualities.

    £12.00 p/m
  • + More colours Luscious Viscose - Cream
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    Luscious Viscose - Cream

    145cm wide, lustrous satin viscose twill dress fabric in palest cream, extremely classy and timeless.

    £14.00 p/m
  • + More colours 200gsm Stretch Twill - Forest
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    200gsm Stretch Twill - Forest

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

    £16.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Atelier - Pink Mint Dot

    Atelier - Pink Mint Dot

    Light, airy, and soft to wear, it's perfect for blouses, summer dresses, or even chic pyjamas.

    £18.96 p/m
  • Dahlia Lace

    Dahlia Lace

    127cm wide, black corded lace fabric with sequins on a netted backing. Perfect for evening dresses.

    £19.96 p/m
  • No Doubt

    No Doubt

    Charcoal wool blend herringbone suiting, 150cm wide, 200gsm. Soft, lightweight fabric with elegant drape

    £19.96 p/m
  • Ironworks

    Ironworks

    A strong, good-quality wool mix suiting fabric in Gunmetal Olive.

    £14.50 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.

Find the perfect party fabric that will show off your moves on the dance floor. 

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