Dress Fabric

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. 

This is a beautifully soft heavy weight sweatshirting with the most snuggly brushed back. It is a jacquard sweatshirting with a small design knitted into the jerseys adding a lovely detail.

Sweatshirting is perfect for sweaters, jogging bottoms and loungewear sets for both children and adults. 

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

Free samples available. Weight 340gsm. 

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 is a beautifully soft heavy weight sweatshirting with the most snuggly brushed back

Sweatshirting is perfect for sweaters, jogging bottoms and loungewear sets for both children and adults. 

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

Free samples available. Weight 250gsm. 

Our Mid-weight 8 wale corduroy has a lustrous and soft feel, and is extremely versatile, making it ideal for a variety of dressmaking projects such as trousers, skirts, dungaree (trousers/ dresses), shackets and coats.

With its durability and hardwearing qualities, it can also be used for handbags, tote bags, rucksacks, cat & dog beds and soft furnishings around the home.

Looking for more colour options, view our full range.

Free samples available.

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.

100% Cotton fabric suitable for dressmaking & craft projects. Free samples available.

Super soft stretch fabric suitable for dressmaking and craft. Free samples available.

This painted stripe jersey has a great weight and print perfect for any jersey project and is definitely one of my favourite dress making fabrics of the moment, this fabric is perfect for whipping up simple tops, dresses and trousers. 

Machine washable and Oeko-Tex Standard. Check out out Instagram page where you can see customer makes in this fabric!

Free samples available. 

This lovely recycled linen mix from our 'Eco Range' has so many great production features that help the fabric meet the Global recycled standard. Using 100% recycled fibres of both cotton and linen to create this cloth. 

These Tex Ex original linen look fabrics are hand painted by a local artists and then reworked into an all over repeat by our design guru Pav! 

The designs are then digitally printed.

Ideal for beautiful curtains, cushions, lampshades, occasional upholstery and even dressmaking.

245 gsm

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

Get noticed in this looped back warning terry! Really fun for tshirts, jumpers, joggers and all your craft projects!

250 gsm

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.

Crocodile Port Leatherette from Prestigious Textiles.

A luxurious leathery gleam is reflected in the Zambezi collection of faux hides for upholstery and décor accessories. A huge diversity of effects ranges from the super-smooth to the temptingly tactile, all in colourways covering earthy tones, lustrous metallics and statement shades

Suitable for upholstery, cushions, dressmaking and craft.

Free samples available.

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

Oeko-Tex Standard 100 - 230gsm 

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

Warehouse stock item, please allow 48 hours for dispatch.

Striped 100% cotton fabric suitable for curtains, dressmaking and craft. Free samples available.

Warehouse stock item, please allow 48 hours for dispatch.

100% Cotton classic striped fabric suitable for curtains, dressmaking & craft. Free samples available.

Warehouse stock item, please allow 48 hours for dispatch.

100% Cotton classic striped fabric suitable for curtains, dressmaking & craft. Free samples available.

Warehouse stock item, please allow 48 hours for dispatch.

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.

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.

Beautiful printed velvet, suitable for curtains, upholstery and dressmaking. Free Samples Available.

Faux silk damask fabric, suitable for curtains, blinds and soft furnishings. Free samples available.