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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. C753 Twisting paisley Cotton Poplin Blue Multi

     

    C753 Twisting paisley Cotton Poplin Blue Multi

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    £7.50 / Metre

    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. 

  2. H332 Matisse Folk Tapestry Indigo

     

    H332 Matisse Folk Tapestry Indigo

    £20.00 / Metre

    This Matisse inspired tapestry fabric is a perfect weight for interior projects such as curtains, soft furnishings and light upholstery. It has metallic gold yarn woven throughout its design to emphasise the yellow patterns within the fabric. These woven designs are also popular for some fashion projects such as bags and jackets. 

    Free samples are available.

  3. H331 Leopard Tapestry Metallic Hearts Noir

     

    H331 Leopard Tapestry Metallic Hearts Noir

    £20.00 / Metre

    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.

  4. H330 Textured Leopard Print Tapestry Peanut/ Noir

     

    H330 Textured Leopard Print Tapestry Peanut/ Noir

    £20.00 / Metre

    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.

  5. H328 Mexican Cowboy Mustard

     

    H328 Mexican Cowboy Mustard

    £9.50 / Metre

    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. 

  6. H327 Minds Eye Multi

     

    H327 Minds Eye Multi

    £9.50 / Metre

    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. 

  7. H324 Sixties Floral Viscose Magenta

     

    H324 Sixties Floral Viscose Magenta

    £10.50 / Metre

    This lovely printed 100% viscose meets the Okeo-Tex standard 100. Its composition gives its a light, soft and floaty feel making it beautiful to wear. 

    This design is just one of a huge range of soft drape fabric we stock. Free samples available.

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  9. H323 Sixties Floral Viscose Turquoise

     

    H323 Sixties Floral Viscose Turquoise

    £10.50 / Metre

    This lovely printed 100% viscose meets the Okeo-Tex standard 100. Its composition gives its a light, soft and floaty feel making it beautiful to wear. 

    This design is just one of a huge range of soft drape fabric we stock. Free samples available.

  10. H321 Savanna Viscose Mustard

     

    H321 Savanna Viscose Mustard

    £10.50 / Metre

    This lovely printed 100% viscose meets the Okeo-Tex standard 100. Its composition gives its a light, soft and floaty feel making it beautiful to wear. 

    This design is just one of a huge range of soft drape fabric we stock. Free samples available.

  11. F353 Teddy Sherpa Fleece With Knitted Suede Reverse Blush

     

    F353 Teddy Sherpa Fleece With Knitted Suede Reverse Blush

    £12.50 / Metre

    This gorgeous teddy fleece lined faux suede/ leather, is incredibly soft and sumptuouse. With its warm and cuddly qualities, this fabric is perfect for bomber & biker jackets and aviator coats for you or your four legged friends. 

    This fabric would also be ideal for those cosy home soft furnishings, such as cushions and throws in time for the cold winter evenings. If your looking for more ideas to keep you warm, why not check out our fun fleece fabrics.

    Also available in other colours. Free Samples available. 

  12. F352 Teddy Sherpa Fleece With Knitted Suede Reverse Biscuit

     

    F352 Teddy Sherpa Fleece With Knitted Suede Reverse Biscuit

    £12.50 / Metre

    This gorgeous teddy fleece lined faux suede/ leather, is incredibly soft and sumptuouse. With its warm and cuddly qualities, this fabric is perfect for bomber & biker jackets and aviator coats for you or your four legged friends. 

    This fabric would also be ideal for those cosy home soft furnishings, such as cushions and throws in time for the cold winter evenings. If your looking for more ideas to keep you warm, why not check out our fun fleece fabrics.

    Also available in other colours. Free Samples available. 

  13. F351 Teddy Sherpa Fleece With Knitted Suede Reverse Petrol

     

    F351 Teddy Sherpa Fleece With Knitted Suede Reverse Petrol

    £12.50 / Metre

    This gorgeous teddy fleece lined faux suede/ leather, is incredibly soft and sumptuouse. With its warm and cuddly qualities, this fabric is perfect for bomber & biker jackets and aviator coats for you or your four legged friends. 

    This fabric would also be ideal for those cosy home soft furnishings, such as cushions and throws in time for the cold winter evenings. If your looking for more ideas to keep you warm, why not check out our fun fleece fabrics.

    Also available in other colours. Free Samples available. 

  14. I490 Retro Paisley 21 Wale Needlecord Multi

     

    I490 Retro Paisley 21 Wale Needlecord Multi

    £8.50 / Metre

    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.

  15. Yeti Tartan Wool Touch Monochrome F346

     

    Yeti Tartan Wool Touch Monochrome F346

    £12.50 / Metre

    This super soft wool touch fabric would be perfect for dressmaking projects such as a winter coat or jacket, or for the home, such as scatter cushions or curtains.

    Free samples available.

  16. F345 Disco Spot Satin Teal

     

    F345 Disco Spot Satin Teal

    £8.50 / Metre

    This lovely silky satin is suitable for a variety of dressmaking and craft projects. The fabric has an extremely soft drape making it perfect for clothes which require a floaty cloth such as dresses, skirts, and blouses. Weight 95gsm.

    Free samples available. 

  17. F344 Disco Spot Satin Gold

     

    F344 Disco Spot Satin Gold

    £8.50 / Metre

    This lovely silky satin is suitable for a variety of dressmaking and craft projects. The fabric has an extremely soft drape making it perfect for clothes which require a floaty cloth such as dresses, skirts, and blouses. Weight 95gsm.

    Free samples available. 

  18. Retro Stretch Cotton Green U273

     

    Retro Stretch Cotton Green U273

    £12.50 / Metre

    This stretch cotton is printed with a fun retro design. The Lycra in the cloth allows for a comfortable fit on garments such as dresses, skirts and trousers. Weight 200gsm.

    Free samples available. 

  19. Didy Tiles Ponte Jersey Pink Black U276

     

    Didy Tiles Ponte Jersey Pink Black U276

    £9.50 / Metre

    This pretty textured knit is constructed from two layers making it a good mid 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 lightweight sweater or hoodie. Weight 300gsm.

    Free samples available. 

  20. Cherry Blossom Brocade Black Pink U272

     

    Cherry Blossom Brocade Black Pink U272

    £12.50 / Metre

    This beautiful brocade is woven with metallic threads to create a stunning and eye catching design. As they are quite structured brocades make great statement jackets or suits but could also be used for curtains and soft furnishings. Weight 320gsm.

    Free samples available. 

  21. Tie Dye Vine Leaf Olive U271

     

    Tie Dye Vine Leaf Olive U271

    £8.50 / Metre

    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 160gsm.

    Free samples available. 

  22. Tex Ex 2790 Digital Paint Splodge

     

    Tex Ex 2790 Digital Paint Splodge

    £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. 

  23. Tex Ex 2788 Digital Pop Art Peony’s

     

    Tex Ex 2788 Digital Pop Art Peony’s

    £10.00 / Metre

    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. 

  24. U264 Disco Lawn Black Multi

     

    U264 Disco Lawn Black 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.

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  26. H317 Fuchsia Camomile Clusters Viscose

     

    H317 Fuchsia Camomile Clusters Viscose

    £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.

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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.