Dress Fabric

This lovely vibrant woven stripe is perfect for dressmaking, craft, soft furnishings and lightweight curtains. 

Free samples available. Weight: 200gsm. 

This lovely vibrant woven stripe is perfect for dressmaking, craft, soft furnishings and lightweight curtains. 

Free samples available. Weight: 240gsm. 

This lovely vibrant woven tartan is perfect for dressmaking, craft, soft furnishings and lightweight curtains. Made from 100% cotton the fabric will be breathable and cool to wear but will also wash well if you decided to make soft furnishings such as a tablecloth or napkins. 

Free samples available. Weight: 135gsm. 

This lovely vibrant woven tartan is perfect for dressmaking, craft, soft furnishings and lightweight curtains. Made from 100% cotton the fabric will be breathable and cool to wear but will also wash well if you decided to make soft furnishings such as a tablecloth or napkins. 

Free samples available. Weight: 135gsm. 

Double Gauze is a lovely lightweight pure cotton fabric with a relatively loosely weave and a crinkled natural texture making it exceptionally breathable with a gorgeous soft handle.

As the name suggests the fabric is made up of 2 layers of fine cotton similar to a light cheese cloth or muslin that are tacked together. The double layer reduces the transparency of the cloth and gives it a thicker more tactile finish. Our cloth is 125gsm and ideal for clothes, childrens/baby items, quilts etc.

Free samples available. 

Double Gauze is a lovely lightweight pure cotton fabric with a relatively loosely weave and a crinkled natural texture making it exceptionally breathable with a gorgeous soft handle.

As the name suggests the fabric is made up of 2 layers of fine cotton similar to a light cheese cloth or muslin that are tacked together. The double layer reduces the transparency of the cloth and gives it a thicker more tactile finish. Our cloth is 125gsm and ideal for clothes, childrens/baby items, quilts etc.

Free samples available. 

Double Gauze is a lovely lightweight pure cotton fabric with a relatively loosely weave and a crinkled natural texture making it exceptionally breathable with a gorgeous soft handle.

As the name suggests the fabric is made up of 2 layers of fine cotton similar to a light cheese cloth or muslin that are tacked together. The double layer reduces the transparency of the cloth and gives it a thicker more tactile finish. Our cloth is 125gsm and ideal for clothes, childrens/baby items, quilts etc.

Free samples available. 

This lovely linen mix fabric is perfect for a variety for dressmaking projects as well as lightweight curtains. The fun design is printed on to a soft drape base cloth perfect for dresses, blouses and skirts. By mixing linen and viscose together you get a luxuriously soft, drapey, absorbent, breathable and extremely comfortable fabric. 

Free samples available. Weight: 175gsm 

Timeless 100% cotton gingham fabric is ideal as a dress fabric and eternally popular for school uniforms, tablecloths, bunting, curtains, aprons, cushions, craft projects, Christmas decorations and much, much more.

Yarn-dyed fabric is produced from pre-dyed yarns, differing from piece-dyed fabric which is dyed after the cloth is woven. Oeko-Tex Standard 100 

Free samples available.

This lovely printed 100% viscose meets the Okeo-Tex standard 100. Its composition gives its a light, soft and floaty feel making it beautiful to wear. 

This design is just one of a huge range of soft drape fabric we stock. Free samples available.

This is a super soft fleece fabric with a comfort stretch making it perfect for hoodies, jackets and loungewear sets. The fleece is double sided and is as soft on the inside as it is out so it would also work well as a throw or other soft furnishing item as well as being suitable for a variety of baby products. 

This is an easy wash fabric which is quick to dry. Even with the stretch it is still simple to sew making it suitable for sewers of all levels. 

Not quite what you are looking for? Check out our full range of fleece fabrics. 

Free samples available. Weight 360gsm. 

This is a super soft fleece fabric with a comfort stretch making it perfect for hoodies, jackets and loungewear sets. The fleece is double sided and is as soft on the inside as it is out so it would also work well as a throw or other soft furnishing item as well as being suitable for a variety of baby products. 

This is an easy wash fabric which is quick to dry. Even with the stretch it is still simple to sew making it suitable for sewers of all levels. 

Not quite what you are looking for? Check out our full range of fleece fabrics. 

Free samples available. Weight 360gsm. 

This super soft 6 wale corduroy is a cotton elastane mix giving it a lovely comfort stretch. The chunky cord would be perfect for a variety of dressmaking projects including dungarees, trousers and jackets 

Not quite what you are looking for? Check out our full range of corduroy fabrics. 

If you would like to find out more about corduroy fabric or need some help choosing a pattern, join Emily as she talks through our range. 

Free samples available. Weight 325gsm. 

This is a lovely soft stretch cotton with a slightly brushed or peach skin finish. The elastane adds the perfect comfort stretch making it perfect for trousers, skirts, dresses and jackets. 

Not quite what you are looking for? Check out our full range of stretch fabrics. 

Free samples available. Weight 230gsm. 

This lovely cotton jersey is printed with a classic star design. It is super soft yet heavy enough for a variety of dressmaking projects. The elastane content adds a great stretch and means your garments will not lose their shape of time.

We think this jersey would make lovely tops and leggings/shorts for both children and adults. 

Not quite what you are looking for? Check out our full range of jersey fabrics. 

Free samples available. Weight 200gsm. 

This lovely cotton jersey is printed with a classic Breton stripe. It is super soft yet heavy enough for a variety of dressmaking projects. The elastane content adds a great stretch and means your garments will not lose their shape of time.

We think this jersey would make lovely dresses and tops for both children and adults. 

Not quite what you are looking for? Check out our full range of jersey fabrics. 

Free samples available. Weight 220gsm. 

This lovely ribbed jersey is super soft yet heavy and structured enough for a variety of dressmaking projects. The elastane content adds a great stretch and means your garments will not lose their shape of time.

We think this jersey would make lovely dresses, tops and lounge wears sets for both children and adults. 

Not quite what you are looking for? Check out our full range of jersey fabrics. 

Free samples available. Weight 300gsm. 

This gorgeous teddy fleece lined faux suede/ leather, is incredibly soft and sumptuouse. With its warm and cuddly qualities, this fabric is perfect for bomber & biker jackets and aviator coats for you or your four legged friends. 

This fabric would also be ideal for those cosy home soft furnishings, such as cushions and throws in time for the cold winter evenings. If your looking for more ideas to keep you warm, why not check out our fun fleece fabrics.

Also available in other colours. Free Samples available. 

This pretty lightweight 21 wale cotton needlecord, has a super soft velvety finish making it perfect for baby garments, blankets, comforters, and accessories.

Or if it's your first attempt at dressmaking, this fabric is a great choice! Looking for a heavier weight corduroy, check out our full range

Free samples available.

This pretty lightweight 21 wale cotton needlecord, has a super soft velvety finish making it perfect for baby garments, blankets, comforters, and accessories.

Or if it's your first attempt at dressmaking, this fabric is a great choice! Looking for a heavier weight corduroy, check out our full range

Free samples available.

This festive cotton is perfect for Christmas dressmaking, craft and soft furnishing makes. It could also be used for wrapping. 

Fancy making a Christmas stocking? Check out our tutorial.

Weight: 150gsm. Free samples available.

100% printed fabric, suitable for dressmaking and craft projects. We have a huge range of cotton dress fabrics at Textile Express and free samples are available on all of our designs. 

This pretty design is printed on a beautifully soft cotton lawn.

Lawn is a tightly woven cotton with a high thread count which creates a durable yet super soft cloth perfect for dressmaking.  

This fabric would be perfect for light and airy summer pieces such as dresses and shirts but equally will feel lovely against the skin layered up under wooden sweaters in the winter.  

You could also us this fabric for craft and soft furnishings projects such as quilting and lampshades. 

Free samples available.

Heavyweight fabric with a small amount of stretch, this would be suitable for dressmaking projects such as hoodies, and various craft projects. Free samples available.