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Dress Fabric

From hard wearing denim to delicate silks and glamorous sequins, you’re sure to find what you need to make the perfect outfit.

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  1. Tex Ex 2791 Digital Flower Bed Multi

     

    Tex Ex 2791 Digital Flower Bed Multi

    £10.00 / 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. 

  2. 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.

  3. U263 Pretty Paisley Lawn Multi

     

    U263 Pretty Paisley Lawn Multi

    £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.

  4. S209 Fishing Boats Oilcloth Blue

     

    S209 Fishing Boats Oilcloth Blue

    £14.50 / Metre

    One of our "Textile Express Originals" this lovely design was commissioned by Textile Express and executed by a local artists.

    Printed on a 100% cotton base and coated, this fabric is ideal for tablewear and any outdoor project! 

    Free samples available. 

  5. S208 Fishing Boats Blue

     

    S208 Fishing Boats Blue

    £12.50 / Metre

    One of our "Textile Express Originals" this lovely design was commissioned by Textile Express and executed by a local artists.

    Printed on a 100% cotton base, this fabric would make stunning curtains or blinds and also work fantastically for a range of soft furnishings and craft projects. 

    Free samples available. 

  6. Victor Patchwork - Vintage collection 21

     

    Victor Patchwork - Vintage collection 21

    £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.

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  8. Arthur Leaf - Vintage collection 20

     

    Arthur Leaf - Vintage collection 20

    £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.

  9. Debbie - Vintage collection 18

     

    Debbie - Vintage collection 18

    £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.

  10. 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.

  11. Kathleen Pink Multi - Vintage collection 14

     

    Kathleen Pink Multi - Vintage collection 14

    £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.

  12. Wanda Zig Zag - Vintage collection 13

     

    Wanda Zig Zag - Vintage collection 13

    £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.

  13. Stoneywell Floral Velvet T400

     

    Stoneywell Floral Velvet T400

    £28.00 / Metre

    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

  14. Coleton Floral Velvet T399

     

    Coleton Floral Velvet T399

    £28.00 / Metre

    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

  15. H269 Ayo Ayo Graphite

     

    H269 Ayo Ayo Graphite

    £10.50 / Metre

    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.

  16. Camouflage Linen Forest B277

     

    Camouflage Linen Forest B277

    £12.00 / Metre

    Get ready to blend in to your surroundings with this camouflage linen look fabric!

    Perfect for curtains, blinds and soft furnishings.

    You can even experiment and turn it into a dungaree dress or a funky shirt!

    Free samples available.

  17. Alice in Wonderland Tweedledum and Tweedledee P85

     

    Alice in Wonderland Tweedledum and Tweedledee P85

    £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.

  18. 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.

  19. Alice in Wonderland and Cheshire Cat P83

     

    Alice in Wonderland and Cheshire Cat P83

    £10.50 / Metre

    This classic Disney adaptation of Alice in Wonderland 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. S71 Dinky Tractor Allover Sage

     

    S71 Dinky Tractor Allover Sage

    £12.50 / Metre

    This is a Textile Express Original linen look fabric with a farm design. 

    Make sure to zoom in and check out all these cute details! Would make a wonderful addition to any country themed interior or craft project.

    246 gsm

    Suitable for curtains, blinds, occasional upholstery, dressmaking and craft.

    Free samples available. 

  21. S70 Dinky Farmyard Allover Sage

     

    S70 Dinky Farmyard Allover Sage

    £12.50 / Metre

    This is a Textile Express Original linen look fabric with a farm design. 

    Make sure to zoom in and check out all these cute details! Would make a wonderful addition to any country themed interior or craft project.

    246 gsm

    Suitable for curtains, blinds, occasional upholstery, dressmaking and craft.

    Free samples available. 

  22. S69 Linear Farmyard Sage

     

    S69 Linear Farmyard Sage

    £12.50 / Metre

    This is a Textile Express Original linen look fabric with a farm design. 

    Make sure to zoom in and check out all these cute details! Would make a wonderful addition to any country themed interior or craft project.

    246 gsm

    Suitable for curtains, blinds, occasional upholstery, dressmaking and craft.

    Free samples available. 

  23. Tex Ex 2283 New Moleskin Welsh Blanket Velvet Moss

     

    Tex Ex 2283 New Moleskin Welsh Blanket Velvet Moss

    £17.50 / Metre

    This is our new quality moleskin velvet fabric which is the wonderful traditional welsh blanket design we know and love, digitally printed onto a luxury velvet base cloth. It is one of our Textile Express Originals and we're very proud of it!

    Bring a lovely, country feel into your home with this versitile velvet. This design will find it's place in a small cottage as well as in a modern interior. 

    Suitable for curtains and upholstery. Free samples available.

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  25. Tex Ex 2282 New Moleskin Welsh Blanket Velvet Denim

     

    Tex Ex 2282 New Moleskin Welsh Blanket Velvet Denim

    £17.50 / Metre

    This is our new quality moleskin velvet fabric which is the wonderful traditional welsh blanket design we know and love, digitally printed onto a luxury velvet base cloth. It is one of our Textile Express Originals and we're very proud of it!

    Bring a lovely, country feel into your home with this versitile velvet. This design will find it's place in a small cottage as well as in a modern interior. 

    Suitable for curtains and upholstery. Free samples available.

  26. Tex Ex 2281 New Moleskin Welsh Blanket Velvet Mocha

     

    Tex Ex 2281 New Moleskin Welsh Blanket Velvet Mocha

    £17.50 / Metre

    This is our new quality moleskin velvet fabric which is the wonderful traditional welsh blanket design we know and love, digitally printed onto a luxury velvet base cloth. It is one of our Textile Express Originals and we're very proud of it!

    Bring a lovely, country feel into your home with this versitile velvet. This design will find it's place in a small cottage as well as in a modern interior. 

    Suitable for curtains and upholstery. Free samples 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.