Dress Fabric

Ramie is a fantastic eco-friendly cloth which behaves very similarily to linen. It is made from nettles and therefore is a sustainble option as they are easy to grow without the use of chemicals. As ramie shares so many qualities with linen, including a lovely handle and soft drape it can be an ideal choice for curtains and other soft furnishings projects. 

Ramie is an extremely strong fibe and is also breathable and highly absorbant making it the perfect cloth for dressmaking. With a weight of 255gsm it is the perfect mid weisght cloth for trousers, dresses, shirts and more!

Free samples available.

This lovely silky satin is suitable for a variety of dressmaking and craft projects. The fabric has an extremely soft drape making it perfect for clothes which require a floaty cloth such as dresses, skirts, and blouses. Weight 95gsm.

Free samples available. 

This lovely silky satin is suitable for a variety of dressmaking and craft projects. The fabric has an extremely soft drape making it perfect for clothes which require a floaty cloth such as dresses, skirts, and blouses. Weight 95gsm.

Free samples available. 

This lovely lightweight, soft drape fabric is suitable for a variety of dressmaking and craft projects. The fabric handles like a viscose so is perfect for clothes which require a floaty cloth such as dresses, skirts, blouses, kimonos and summer scarves. Weight 90gsm.

Free samples available. 

This is a stunning natural weave fabric with a traditional stripe design. The linen viscose mix means the cloth has a lovely soft handle and drape making it perfect not only for dressmaking but also for lightweight curtains. Weight: 190gsm.

View our full range of linen dressmaking fabrics here. 

Free samples available. 

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.

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.

Warm, soft, washable and quick drying this antipil polar fleece is ideal for blankets, clothes and pet products as well as a variety of other projects. It meets Okeo-tex standards and is 275gsm. Free samples available 

This stunning Luxury faux fur is beautifully soft and tactile. It is part of a one off range so unfortuantely when it is gone its gone. Free samples are avaliable to allow you to appreciate the superior quailty of this product. 

This fur would make the most wonderful jackets/clothes and could be used in costume making but alternatively would also create beautiful pieces for home interiors.

This stunning Luxury faux fur is beautifully soft and tactile. It is part of a one off range so unfortuantely when it is gone its gone. Free samples are avaliable to allow you to appreciate the superior quailty of this product. 

This fur would make the most wonderful jackets/clothes and could be used in costume making but alternatively would also create beautiful pieces for home interiors.

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. 

Interlock jersey is a fab sturdy weight, as well as having a soft and comfortable feel. It is a great jersey to sew with as it isn't overly stretchy it won't distort whilst sewn. 

This cotton interlock is 195gsm and would be perfect for t-shirts, lightweight sweatshirts and children's clothes.

Free samples availabe.

This lovely lightweight, soft drape fabric is suitable for a variety of dressmaking and craft projects. The fabric handles like a viscose and has a beautiful drape so is perfect for clothes which require a floaty cloth such as dresses, skirts, blouses, kimonos and summer scarves.

Free samples available on request.

Super soft bamboo terry towelling suitable for towels, dressing gowns and baby products.

Bamboo fibres are more environmentally friendly than many alternatives used to make towelling. It is also more absorbent and dries quicker than similar cotton towelling. One more added benefit is that bamboo is natural anti microbial.

Free samples available. Weight 420gsm

This fun and summery design is printed on 100% cotton fabric. Suitable for dressmaking and craft but this lovely fabric could also be used to make lightweight curtains and for other soft furnishing.

This is just one design from our large selection of printed cotton fabrics. Free samples available.

This beautifully soft viscose crepe fabric is perfect for dresses, skirts and blouses. Viscose is a lightweight fabric which drapes beautifully and feels lovely to wear. 

Love the fabric but need inspiration? Check out our range of sewing patterns. 

Cotton spandex is a blend of cotton fibres and spandex to create a cotton spandex fabric with an exceptionally high stretchability, which makes it easy to wash, dry and iron. It's an ideal choise for active and outdoor wear, it's comfortable, breathable, lightweight and drapes nicely, which makes it a great choice for such a variety of garments. It also regulates your body tempurature, keeping you cool on a summers day, but also keeping the heat in and the cold out.

Free samples available.

Pretty embroidered sheer fabric, has a soft lightweight base cloth with small embroidered flowers. This fabric is suitable for curtains, voiles and most dressmaking projects.

Free samples available.

This knitted jersey has a lovely texture and weight (270gsm),  prefect for any dressmaking projects requiring a stretch fabric. Free samples available. 

Worried about sewing stretch fabric? Check out our inspiration page for top tips and sewing ideas. 

This gorgeous Sherpa fleece is made from recycled materials to make this incredible quality soft fabric. It is really on trend at the moment especially for outdoor clothing. It is also suitable for other dressmaking, craft or soft furnishing projects. 

Free Samples available. 

This gorgeous Sherpa fleece is made from recycled materials to make this incredible quality soft fabric. It is really on trend at the moment especially for outdoor clothing. It is also suitable for other dressmaking, craft or soft furnishing projects. 

Free Samples available. 

Lovely reversible fabric with soft patterned sweatshirting on one side and plain cuddle fur on the reverse. Suitable for dressmaking, craft and soft furnishing projects. Free samples available.

Lovely reversible fabric with soft spotty sweatshirting on one side and plain cuddle fur on the reverse. Suitable for dressmaking, craft and soft furnishing projects. Free samples available.

This patterned 100% cotton is extremely popular with both dressmakers and crafters alike. It is a heavier weight than a lawn but more luxurious than your standard crafting cotton with its soft/smooth surface and 121gsm weight. Many of our customer use it for making blouses, shirts, childrens clothes and for quilting/craft projects too. Cotton poplin is lovely to sew with and holds its shape beautifully in garmets with gathers, pleats or puff sleeves for example. This poplin meets Oeko-Tex Standard 100 standards and free samples are available.