Dress Fabric

This lovely 100% printed cotton fabric is perfect for a whole range of dressmaking projects. It is a soft but crisp cotton with a nice drape that would be perfect for dresses, blouses and gathered skirts as well as use in craft projects too. 

We have a huge range of cotton dress fabrics at Textile Express and free samples are available on all of our designs. 

This cotton is 146gsm. 

This linen mix fabric is perfect for a variety for dressmaking projects as well as lightweight curtains. The fun design is printed on to a lovely 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 

This stunning linen mix fabric is perfect for a variety for dressmaking projects. The pretty watercolour pattern is printed on to a lovely 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: 190gsm 

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 lovely 100% printed cotton fabric is perfect for a whole range of dressmaking projects. It's a soft but crisp cotton with a nice drape that would be lovely for dresses, blouses and gathered skirts as well as use in craft projects too.

We have a huge range of cotton dress fabrics at Textile Express and free samples are available on all of our designs. 

This cotton is 146gsm. 

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.

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. 

Lovely lightweight, soft drape fabric. Suitable for a variety of dressmaking and craft projects, such as dresses, blouses and summer scarves.

Free samples available on request.

This well known William Morris Classic 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 skirts, but also fantastic for any quilt or craft projects.

Free samples available.

This well known William Morris Classic 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 skirts, but also fantastic for any quilt or craft projects.

Free samples available.

This lovely wool touch fabric is a fantastic multi purpose cloth. It could be used for soft furnishing projects such as cushions and throws but would also work for curtains.

The check would also make a fab winter coat and has a weight of 390gsm.

Free samples available. 

Such a beautiful and bold design printed on a polyester chiffon. If you're after a great drape fabric for a maxi dress our a blouse- here's one for you!

117 gsm.

Free samples available.

Beautiful dress weight (105gsm) cotton fabric. Suitable for dressmaking, craft & soft furnishings. This design is exclusive to Textile Express. Free samples available. 

Beautiful dress weight (105gsm) cotton fabric. Suitable for dressmaking, craft & soft furnishings. This design is exclusive to Textile Express. Free samples available. 

This semi sheer chiffon brings together a lovely colour combination in a classsic tartan design. it lends itself to a lovely floaty kaftan, or tired dress. This fabric would need lining or to be worn over another garment as it is sheer 

117 gsm.

Free samples available.

Stunning printed cotton with metallic detail, suitable for dressmaking, craft and soft furnishings. Free samples available. 

This 100% cotton fabric is perfect for dresses making, it Is thick enough to not be lined and had a similar weight to a classic crafting cotton. Despite being popular for dress making we have also made lots of home accessories in this fabric too, it would make lovely curtains, cushions or even a lampshade!

Oeko-Tex 100 - Free samples available.

This lovely design is printed on a linen look styled base cloth. This quality is perfect for making curtains, blinds and cushions etc. Many customer also use the quality for some dress making projects as it is great for things like dungarees or dresses that need a structured fabric. 

Free samples are available to help you see the quality and colours of fabrics. If you have any more questions with regards to the suitability of this fabric for your project please feel free to get in contact with one of our team via email or telephone. 

This lovely design is printed on a linen look styled base cloth. This quality is perfect for making curtains, blinds and cushions etc. Many customer also use the quality for some dress making projects as it is great for things like dungarees or dresses that need a structured fabric. 

Free samples are available to help you see the quality and colours of fabrics. If you have any more questions with regards to the suitability of this fabric for your project please feel free to get in contact with one of our team via email or telephone. 

This lovely design is printed on a linen look styled base cloth. This quality is perfect for making curtains, blinds and cushions etc. Many customer also use the quality for some dress making projects as it is great for things like dungarees or dresses that need a structured fabric. 

Free samples are available to help you see the quality and colours of fabrics. If you have any more questions with regards to the suitability of this fabric for your project please feel free to get in contact with one of our team via email or telephone. 

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.

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.

This classic Disney adaptation of Alice in Wonderland 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.