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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. F370 Ex Designer 21 Wale Stretch Cord Sienna

     

    F370 Ex Designer 21 Wale Stretch Cord Sienna

    £10.00 / Metre

    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.

  3. 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. 

  4. Tex Ex 2785 Golden Daisy Meadow

     

    Tex Ex 2785 Golden Daisy Meadow

    £9.50 / Metre

    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. 

  5. 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.

  6. I471 Climbing Leaves Double Muslin Mustard

     

    I471 Climbing Leaves Double Muslin Mustard

    £9.50 / Metre

    100% cotton double muslin fabric, suitable for dressmaking and craft. Take a look at the rest of our range of cotton fabrics perfect for dressmaking, and if youre looking for inspiration we have a range of ideas and tutorials. Free samples available.

  7. Gweni Floral Cotton Poplin C714

     

    Gweni Floral Cotton Poplin C714

    BACK IN STOCK SOON
    £6.50 / Metre

    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. 

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  9. F264 Ex Designer Stretch Needlecord Burgundy

     

    F264 Ex Designer Stretch Needlecord Burgundy

    £10.00 / Metre

    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.

  10. Juan - Vintage collection 75

     

    Juan - Vintage collection 75

    £7.00 / Metre

    This amazing fabric is part of our latest range of vintage fabrics! These fabric are the real deal when it comes to vintage and make up the most wonderful collection. 

    Bringing together the best of retro colours and designs these cottons are perfect for dresses, skirts and shirts. They'd also work great for crafting projects and would make fab accessories or home furnishings.

    As with all fabrics we'd recommend pre washing this vintage lovelies, free samples available.

  11. Tonya - Vintage collection 74

     

    Tonya - Vintage collection 74

    £7.00 / Metre

    This amazing fabric is part of our latest range of vintage fabrics! These fabric are the real deal when it comes to vintage and make up the most wonderful collection. 

    Bringing together the best of retro colours and designs these cottons are perfect for dresses, skirts and shirts. They'd also work great for crafting projects and would make fab accessories or home furnishings.

    As with all fabrics we'd recommend pre washing this vintage lovelies, free samples available.

  12. Wendy Chevron - Vintage collection 58

     

    Wendy Chevron - Vintage collection 58

    £7.00 / Metre

    This amazing fabric is part of our latest range of vintage fabrics! These fabric are the real deal when it comes to vintage and make up the most wonderful collection. 

    Bringing together the best of retro colours and designs these cottons are perfect for dresses, skirts and shirts. They'd also work great for crafting projects and would make fab accessories or home furnishings.

    As with all fabrics we'd recommend pre washing this vintage lovelies, free samples available.

  13. i426 Ottilie Meadow Cotton Lawn Lavender

     

    i426 Ottilie Meadow Cotton Lawn Lavender

    £8.50 / Metre

    This stunning new floral cotton lawn has a light, soft and floaty feel! Cotton lawns are lovely lighter weight option that have stunning movement, ideal for dress, skirts or shirts!

  14. Clarence Feather Ochre - Vintage collection 54

     

    Clarence Feather Ochre - Vintage collection 54

    £7.00 / Metre

    This amazing fabric is part of our latest range of vintage fabrics! These fabric are the real deal when it comes to vintage and make up the most wonderful collection. 

    Bringing together the best of retro colours and designs these cottons are perfect for dresses, skirts and shirts. They'd also work great for crafting projects and would make fab accessories or home furnishings.

    As with all fabrics we'd recommend pre washing this vintage lovelies, free samples available.

  15. Eadie Leaves - Vintage Collection 42

     

    Eadie Leaves - Vintage Collection 42

    £7.00 / Metre

    This amazing fabric is part of our latest range of vintage fabrics! These fabric are the real deal when it comes to vintage and make up the most wonderful collection. 

    Bringing together the best of retro colours and designs these cottons are perfect for dresses, skirts and shirts. They'd also work great for crafting projects and would make fab accessories or home furnishings.

    As with all fabrics we'd recommend pre washing this vintage lovelies, free samples available.

  16. Bonnie - Vintage collection 17

     

    Bonnie - Vintage collection 17

    £10.00 / Metre

    This amazing fabric is part of our latest range of vintage fabrics! These fabric are the real deal when it comes to vintage and make up the most wonderful collection. 

    Bringing together the best of retro colours and designs these cottons are perfect for dresses, skirts and shirts. They'd also work great for crafting projects and would make fab accessories or home furnishings.

    As with all fabrics we'd recommend pre washing this vintage lovelies, free samples available.

  17. Kathleen Purple Multi - Vintage collection 15

     

    Kathleen Purple Multi - Vintage collection 15

    £10.00 / Metre

    This amazing fabric is part of our latest range of vintage fabrics! These fabric are the real deal when it comes to vintage and make up the most wonderful collection. 

    Bringing together the best of retro colours and designs these cottons are perfect for dresses, skirts and shirts. They'd also work great for crafting projects and would make fab accessories or home furnishings.

    As with all fabrics we'd recommend pre washing this vintage lovelies, free samples available.

  18. Tex Ex 2374 Pink Japanese Mountain fans cotton poplin

     

    Tex Ex 2374 Pink Japanese Mountain fans cotton poplin

    £8.00 / Metre

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

  19. Alice in Wonderland at Mad Hatters Party P84

     

    Alice in Wonderland at Mad Hatters Party P84

    £10.50 / Metre

    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.

  20. C337 Muslin Double Gauze Crinkle Gold/ Mustard

     

    C337 Muslin Double Gauze Crinkle Gold/ Mustard

    £9.50 / Metre

    Double Gauze is a lovely lightweight pure cotton fabric with a relatively loosely weave and a crinkled natural texture making it exceptionally breathable with a gorgeous soft handle. As the name suggests the fabric is made up of 2 layers of fine cotton similar to a lioght cheese cloth or muslin that are tacked together. The double layer reduces the transparency of the cloth and gives it a thicker more tactile finish. Our cloth is  126gsm and  Oeko-Tex Standard, ideal for clothes, childrens/baby items, quilts etc.

    Free samples available.

  21. Plain Cotton Poplin Lotus CP0001

     

    Plain Cotton Poplin Lotus CP0001

    £5.00 / Metre

    This plain 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 garments with gathers, pleats or puff sleeves for example. This poplin meets Oeko-Tex Standard 100 standards and free samples are available. 

  22. Plain Cotton Poplin Purple CP0001

     

    Plain Cotton Poplin Purple CP0001

    £5.00 / Metre

    This plain 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 garments with gathers, pleats or puff sleeves for example. This poplin meets Oeko-Tex Standard 100 standards and free samples are available. 

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.