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Dress Fabric

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  1. C761 17mm Woven Cotton Gingham Mauve

     

    C761 17mm Woven Cotton Gingham Mauve

    NEW
    £8.50 / Metre

    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.

  2. C752 Flower Patch Cotton Poplin White, Multi

     

    C752 Flower Patch Cotton Poplin White, Multi

    NEW
    £7.50 / Metre

    These simple, stylish fabrics are 100% cotton and are extremely popular with both dressmakers and crafters alike. With a soft, smooth handle and great drape this fabric is ideal for quilting, craft and clothing applications. Smooth finish 100% cotton prints in a weight perfect for both craft and clothing! It is a heavier weight than a lawn but more luxurious than your standard crafting cotton with its soft/smooth surface and 130gsm weight.

    Many of our customers 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 garments with gathers, pleats or puff sleeves for example.

    This poplin meets Oeko-Tex Standard 100 standards, free samples are available. 

  3. C757 Summer Meadow Cotton Poplin Multi

     

    C757 Summer Meadow Cotton Poplin Multi

    NEW
    £7.50 / Metre

    These simple, stylish fabrics are 100% cotton and are extremely popular with both dressmakers and crafters alike. With a soft, smooth handle and great drape this fabric is ideal for quilting, craft and clothing applications. Smooth finish 100% cotton prints in a weight perfect for both craft and clothing! It is a heavier weight than a lawn but more luxurious than your standard crafting cotton with its soft/smooth surface and 130gsm weight.

    Many of our customers 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 garments with gathers, pleats or puff sleeves for example.

    This poplin meets Oeko-Tex Standard 100 standards, free samples are available. 

  4. H340 Big Hearts Viscose Khaki, Pink, Rust

     

    H340 Big Hearts Viscose Khaki, Pink, Rust

    £10.50 / Metre

    This fun design is printed on 100% viscose fabric. Suitable for dressmaking and craft this lovely fabric could also be used to make lightweight curtains and for other soft furnishings projects. 

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

  5. H327 Minds Eye Multi

     

    H327 Minds Eye Multi

    £9.50 / Metre

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

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

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  7. H325 Fallen Flowers Noir

     

    H325 Fallen Flowers Noir

    £10.50 / Metre

    This lovely printed 100% viscose fabric meets Oreo-Tex standard 100. Its composition gives it a light and floaty feel but for a viscose this fabric isn't overly fluid, its finish is quite similar to cotton lawn which will make it easy to sew and beautiful to wear.

    This is just one design from our large selection of soft drape fabrics. Free samples available. 

  8. H324 Sixties Floral Viscose Magenta

     

    H324 Sixties Floral Viscose Magenta

    £10.50 / Metre

    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.

  9. H323 Sixties Floral Viscose Turquoise

     

    H323 Sixties Floral Viscose Turquoise

    £10.50 / Metre

    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.

  10. H321 Savanna Viscose Mustard

     

    H321 Savanna Viscose Mustard

    £10.50 / Metre

    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.

  11. W37 Moroccan Rug Cuddle Fleece Multi

     

    W37 Moroccan Rug Cuddle Fleece Multi

    BACK IN STOCK SOON
    £14.50 / Metre

    This is a stunning digitally printed super soft cuddle fleece, perfect for dressmaking and soft furnishings. 

    Not quite what you are looking for? Check out our full range offleece fabrics

    Free samples available. Weight 280gsm. 

  12. W25 Super Soft Stretch Corduroy Lilac

     

    W25 Super Soft Stretch Corduroy Lilac

    £15.00 / Metre

    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. 

  13. W11 Modal French Terry Jersey Plum

     

    W11 Modal French Terry Jersey Plum

    £14.50 / Metre

    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. 

  14. I496 Popping Posy 21 Wale Needlecord Bright Multi

     

    I496 Popping Posy 21 Wale Needlecord Bright Multi

    £8.50 / Metre

    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.

  15. I490 Retro Paisley 21 Wale Needlecord Multi

     

    I490 Retro Paisley 21 Wale Needlecord Multi

    £8.50 / Metre

    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.

  16. Irish Check Wool Touch Orange Green F347

     

    Irish Check Wool Touch Orange Green F347

    £12.50 / Metre

    This super soft wool touch fabric would be perfect for dressmaking projects such as a winter coat or jacket, or for the home, such as scatter cushions or curtains.

    Free samples available.

  17. B374 Washed Ramie Linen Look Lilac

     

    B374 Washed Ramie Linen Look Lilac

    £14.00 / Metre

    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.

  18. F343 Enchanted Garden Soft Drape Black

     

    F343 Enchanted Garden Soft Drape Black

    £8.50 / Metre

    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. 

  19. F341 Lizzie Flowers Soft Drape Mustard

     

    F341 Lizzie Flowers Soft Drape Mustard

    £8.50 / Metre

    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. 

  20. Tex Ex 2788 Digital Pop Art Peony’s

     

    Tex Ex 2788 Digital Pop Art Peony’s

    £10.00 / Metre

    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. 

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  22. U265 Arts & Crafts Floral Lawn Haze

     

    U265 Arts & Crafts Floral Lawn Haze

    £14.50 / Metre

    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.

  23. U264 Disco Lawn Black Multi

     

    U264 Disco Lawn Black Multi

    £14.50 / Metre

    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.

  24. U263 Pretty Paisley Lawn Multi

     

    U263 Pretty Paisley Lawn Multi

    £14.50 / Metre

    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.

  25. Floral Batik Jewel H298

     

    Floral Batik Jewel H298

    £10.50 / Metre

    This lovely printed100% viscose meets the Okeo-Tex standard 100. Its composition gives its a light, soft and floaty feel but for a viscose this fabric isn't overly fluid, its finish is quite similar to a cotton lawn which will make it easy to sew and beautiful to wear. 

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

  26. F332 Flower Sky Royal

     

    F332 Flower Sky Royal

    £8.50 / Metre

    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.

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More about "Dress Fabric"

We stock fabrics suitable for all your dressmaking needs; corduroy for trousers and jackets, jersey for pyjamas and some funky, fun fabrics for fancy dress.
If you need any help selecting your dress fabric please don't hesitate to call us on 01691 670562

In store we also have Butterick and Vogue books filled with a variety of dressmaking patterns these can be order from us and will be delivered straight to your door.