Dress Fabric

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 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. 

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 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 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 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. 

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. 

Plain super soft and cuddly faux fur. Suitable for dressmaking, craft and soft furnishing projects. Free samples available.

Stretch corduroy fabric that can be used for a variety of dressmaking and craft projects. Cord is both durable and versatile, making it perfect for winter wardrobes. Free samples available.

This lovely fabric is polyviscose. Its composition gives its a light, soft and floaty feel which will make it easy to sew and beautiful to wear, perfect for most dressmaking projects. 

Free samples available.

Soft drape viscose fabric, suitable for dressmaking projects. Free samples available

Cupro is a soft silky fabric derived from the cotton plant. It is water resistant so suitable for light outdoor jackets, but also soft enough for finer garments such as pyjamas.  Free samples available.

Floral scuba fabric, suitable for dressmaking and craft projects. Free samples available.

Floral scuba fabric, suitable for dressmaking and craft projects. Free samples available.

This new 100% Viscose has a light, soft and floaty feel. The timeless floral design can be used for a pretty Tea dress, skirt or a shirt. 

Free samples available.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Washed 100% linen suitable for dressmaking, craft and curtains. Free samples available.

Oeko-Tex Standard 100 - 230gsm 

Sequined net fabric suitable for dressmaking and craft. Free samples available.