Dress Fabric

This lovely vibrant woven stripe is perfect for dressmaking, craft, soft furnishings and lightweight curtains. 

Free samples available. Weight: 240gsm. 

This linen mix fabric is perfect for a variety for dressmaking projects as well as lightweight curtains. The fun design is printed on to a lovely soft drape base cloth perfect for dresses, blouses and skirts. By mixing linen and viscose together you get a luxuriously soft, drapey, absorbent, breathable and extremely comfortable fabric. 

Free samples available. Weight: 175gsm 

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.

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.

This luxury cotton sheeting has a beautiful soft handle and a delicate self patterned stripe with the added benefit of being 300cm wide it is perfect for a whole host of projects. 

Ideal for backing quits due to the extra width or for using in dressmaking for lining, toile or as the front fabric. It would also be great for table linen. 

This sheeting is 200gsm, Free samples are available  

This luxury cotton sheeting has a beautiful soft handle and with the added benefit of being 300cm wide it is perfect for a whole host of projects. 

Ideal for backing quits due to the extra width or for using in dressmaking for lining, toile or as the front fabric.

This sheeting is 165gsm, Free samples are available  

This tapestry fabric is a perfect weight for interior projects such as curtains, soft furnishings and light upholstery.  It has a minimal gold metallic detail throughout the weave. These woven designs are also popular for some fashion projects such as bags and jackets. 

Free samples are available.

This tapestry fabric is a perfect weight for interior projects such as curtains, soft furnishings and light upholstery.  It has a chenille yarn, woven through the leopard spots, giving it a textured tactile finish. These woven designs are also popular for some fashion projects such as bags and jackets. 

Free samples are available.

This fun design is printed on 100% cotton fabric. Suitable for dressmaking and craft this lovely fabric could also be used to make lightweight curtains and for other soft furnishings projects. 

This is just one design from our large selection of cotton fabrics. 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. 

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 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 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. 

This pretty lightweight 21 wale cotton needlecord, has a super soft velvety finish making it perfect for baby garments, blankets, comforters, and accessories.

Or if it's your first attempt at dressmaking, this fabric is a great choice! Looking for a heavier weight corduroy, check out our full range

Free samples available.

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. 

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 stunning Luxury faux fur is beautifully soft and tactile. It is part of a one off range so unfortuantely when it is gone its gone. Free samples are avaliable to allow you to appreciate the superior quailty of this product. 

This fur would make the most wonderful jackets/clothes and could be used in costume making but alternatively would also create beautiful pieces for home interiors.

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. 

Polycotton fabric suitable for dressmaking & craft projects. Free samples available.

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

A lovely soft drape ribbed jersey.

Ideal for T-shirts, dresses or childrens clothing.

190 gsm

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.

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.