Dress Fabric

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. 

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. 

Beautifully soft, yet hard-wearing fabric. The versatility of this rangemakes it perfect for all upholstery, curtain making, and dressmaking projects. Free samples available.

Warehouse stock item, please allow 48 hours for dispatch.

Beautifully soft, yet hard-wearing fabric. The versatility of this rangemakes it perfect for all upholstery, curtain making, and dressmaking projects. Free samples available.

Warehouse stock item, please allow 48 hours for dispatch.

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.

Needlecord 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.

Needlecord 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.

Stretch needlecord 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.

Cotton 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 is a super soft fleece fabric with a comfort stretch making it perfect for hoodies, jackets and loungewear sets. The fleece is double sided and is as soft on the inside as it is out so it would also work well as a throw or other soft furnishing item as well as being suitable for a variety of baby products. 

This is an easy wash fabric which is quick to dry. Even with the stretch it is still simple to sew making it suitable for sewers of all levels. 

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

Free samples available. Weight 360gsm. 

Boiled wool gets its name from the production technique used to produce the fabric. It is easy to sew as it will not move around and does not fray. 

We would recommend using boiled wool to make coats and jackets but it can also be used to make skirts and structured dresses. This is a mid weight boiled wool so we would recommend having a free sample to see if it is suitable for you project.

Boiled wool is not only suitable for dressmaking it is also a popular choice for curtains and soft furnishings.  

Free samples available. Weight 395gsm. 

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 100% wool serge fabric is ideal for dressmaking and craft. Primarily used for its accoustic absorbing properties, its durability and denseness make it ideal for dressmaking projects that require a structured finish such as a winter jacket.

Free samples available.

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 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. 

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.

Plain 100% viscose fabric, suitable for dressmaking and craft. 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. 

Interlock jersey is a fab sturdy weight, as well as having a soft and comfortable feel. It is a great jersey to sew with as it isn't overly stretchy it won't distort whilst sewn. 

This cotton interlock is 195gsm and would be perfect for t-shirts, lightweight sweatshirts and children's clothes.

Free samples availabe.

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. 

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.