Dress Fabric

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

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.

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 is a beautifully soft heavy weight sweatshirting with the most snuggly brushed back. It is a jacquard sweatshirting with a small design knitted into the jerseys adding a lovely detail.

Sweatshirting is perfect for sweaters, jogging bottoms and loungewear 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 340gsm. 

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 beautifully soft heavy weight sweatshirting with the most snuggly brushed back

Sweatshirting is perfect for sweaters, jogging bottoms and loungewear 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 250gsm. 

This lovely soft loop back jersey is made from modal fibre. Modal is a natural fibre which is derived from beech tree cellulose and is considered an eco-friendly alternative to other fibres. It has an almost silky handle and a lovely soft drape making it great for clothing such as wrap dresses. 

Modal loop back jersey is breathable and super absorbent so is perfect for all your summer dressmaking needs.

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

Free samples available. Weight 270gsm. 

This lovely soft loop back jersey is made from modal fibre. Modal is a natural fibre which is derived from beech tree cellulose and is considered an eco-friendly alternative to other fibres. It has an almost silky handle and a lovely soft drape making it great for clothing such as wrap dresses. 

Modal loop back jersey is breathable and super absorbent so is perfect for all your summer dressmaking needs.

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

Free samples available. Weight 270gsm. 

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.

This festive cotton with metallic gold details 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: 115gsm. Free samples available. 

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.

Fleece fabric, suitable for dressmaking and craft. Free samples available.

100% cotton printed Christmas fabric, suitable for dressmaking and craft. Free samples available.

Harry Potter Christmas themed fabric, 100% cotton print woUtd work well for any dressmaking and soft furnishings.

Free samples available.

This beautiful fabric would be perfect for jackets, coats, and accessories. It would also be suitable for soft furnishing.

Free samples available. 

This beautiful fabric would be perfect for jackets, coats, and accessories. It would also be suitable for soft furnishing.

Free samples available. 

These Tex Ex original linen look fabrics are hand painted by a local artists and then reworked into an all over repeat by our design guru Pav! 

The designs are then digitally printed.

Ideal for beautiful curtains, cushions, lampshades, occasional upholstery and even dressmaking.

245 gsm

This 100% viscose fabric is an ex designer dead stock, its a soft fluid fabric that feels beautiful! Perfect for skirts, dresses and blouses.

Free samples available.

Get noticed in this looped back warning terry! Really fun for tshirts, jumpers, joggers and all your craft projects!

250 gsm

Free samples available.

This classic Disney adaptation of Alice in Wonderland has been printed onto a lovely softy dress weight cotton as part of the V&A museum collection. It's ideal for beautiful garments- from blouses to pyjamas, but also fantastic for any quilt or craft projects.

Free samples available.

A new addition to the Textile Express Original Emporium. This fun, contemporary velvet designed by a local artist, will find its place in a country cottage, childrens bedroom and many others. With it's versatile qualities it's suitable for interior use like upholstery and soft furnishings, but it's also soft and drapy enough for you dressmaking and craft projects.

Free samples available. Weight 585gsm.

This fun design is printed onto a lovely soft viscose fabric. Viscose has an extremely soft drape and hangs beautifully so is perfect for dresses, skirts and blouses. Weight 100gsm.

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.