Dress Fabric

This textured knit is constructed from two layers making it a good heavy weight jersey. This stretch fabric would be perfect for dressmaking projects such as dresses, tops and skirts. It could also be used to make a sweater or hoodie. Weight 390gsm.

Free samples available. 

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. 

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. 

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 lovely imitation wool is fabulously. It would be perfect for jackets and accessories, but also lends itself to home interiors projects like curtains and cushions.

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.

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 and light upholstery.

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

Free samples available. 

Stunning printed velvet suitable for curtains, soft furnishings and upholstery. This fabric has such a lovely soft handle it could also be used for dressmaking. 

Free samples available. Weight:340gsm

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. 

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.

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.

Luxurious velvet fabric with large scale design, suitable for curtains, dressmaking and craft.

Please note this is a large scale design so we have had to take the photograph from further away than normal to show the full pattern. We have added a photograph with scissors and hope that this will help with scale. Free samples are available but will not enable you to see the full design but will help with colours and quality. We advise buying 0.25m or 0.5m pieces if you need to see the full design.