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Custom Dress Fabric

Dress fabric is essential for creating the perfect look for your project. Dressmaking fabric comes in a varied selection of weights, constructions and styles, which you can understand more from our dress fabric online guide. Dress making fabric is an ideal clothing fabric for dresses, skirts, and blouses. Dress material comes in a variety of materials such as cotton, silk, and polyester, and in different weights and textures to suit different garment styles.

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Cotton-Linen 228gsm Max Print: 1.38m Cotton-Linen 228gsm From $39.50
Loose Knit Jersey 5.46oz Max Print: 1.44m Loose Knit Jersey 5.46oz From $39.50
Cotton Calico 5.3oz PGT Max Print: 1.47m Cotton Calico 5.3oz PGT From $39.50
Voille De Ville 3.54oz Max Print: 1.49m Voille De Ville 3.54oz From $39.50
Scuba 8.11oz Max Print: 1.42m Scuba 8.11oz From $39.50
Svelte Microfibre Towelling 220gsm Max Print: 1.58m Svelte Microfibre Towelling 220gsm From $39.50
Crystal Voile Cotton Silk 1.18oz Max Print: 1.33m Crystal Voile Cotton Silk 1.18oz From $72.50
Linden Waterproof 3.54oz Max Print: 1.45m Linden Waterproof 3.54oz From $39.50
Florence Power Net 1.77oz Max Print: 1.34m Florence Power Net 1.77oz From $39.50
Deluxe Organic Cotton Satin 130gsm Max Print: 1.55m Deluxe Organic Cotton Satin 130gsm From $44.50
Oilcloth Matte 8.08oz Max Print: 1.39m Oilcloth Matte 8.08oz From $44.50
Wool Silk Blend Plain Weave 3.33oz Max Print: 1.4m Wool Silk Blend Plain Weave 3.33oz From $70
Organic Cotton Canvas 7.67oz Max Print: 1.5m Organic Cotton Canvas 7.67oz From $44.50
Butterfly Smooth Crepe 4.42oz Max Print: 1.43m Butterfly Smooth Crepe 4.42oz From $39.50
Organza 1.18oz Max Print: 1.39m Organza 1.18oz From $39.50
Quilted Jersey Stretch 7.52oz Max Print: 1.29m Quilted Jersey Stretch 7.52oz From $39.50
Speaker Grille Cloth 4.13oz Max Print: 1.47m Speaker Grille Cloth 4.13oz From $39.50
Mulberry Silk Habotai 38gsm Max Print: 1.08m Mulberry Silk Habotai 38gsm From $72.50
Woven Canvas 8.85oz Max Print: 1.57m Woven Canvas 8.85oz From $39.50
Poly Twill 5.90oz Max Print: 1.44m Poly Twill 5.90oz From $39.50
Silk Impression (poly) 1.21 oz Max Print: 1.39m Silk Impression (poly) 1.21 oz From $39.50
Breathable Waterproof 4.57oz Max Print: 1.45m Breathable Waterproof 4.57oz From $39.50
Dorchester Linen Look 6.81oz Max Print: 1.36m Dorchester Linen Look 6.81oz From $39.50
Lycra Soft Sheen 4.72oz Max Print: 1.43m Lycra Soft Sheen 4.72oz From $39.50
Roller Blind Standard (allows some light) 6.49oz Max Print: 1.57m Roller Blind Standard (allows some light) 6.49oz From $65
Sailor's Woven Canvas 14.16oz Max Print: 1.42m Sailor's Woven Canvas 14.16oz From $44.50
Janice Poplin Organic Cotton washed 3.98oz Max Print: 1.41m Janice Poplin Organic Cotton washed 3.98oz From $44.50
Lino 100% Linen Plain Weave 143gsm Max Print: 1.39m Lino 100% Linen Plain Weave 143gsm From $72.50
Bull Denim 11.80oz Max Print: 1.48m Bull Denim 11.80oz From $39.50
Panama Flo 4.42oz Max Print: 1.47m Panama Flo 4.42oz From $39.50
Lustrous Seduction Poly Satin 2.51oz Max Print: 1.44m Lustrous Seduction Poly Satin 2.51oz From $39.50
Silk Sensation (poly) 2.65oz Max Print: 1.4m Silk Sensation (poly) 2.65oz From $39.50
Duchess Satin 4.13oz Max Print: 1.44m Duchess Satin 4.13oz From $39.50
Paris Chiffon (poly) 1.18oz Max Print: 1.37m Paris Chiffon (poly) 1.18oz From $39.50
Poly Georgette 1.92oz Max Print: 1.41m Poly Georgette 1.92oz From $39.50
Crushed Velour 5.31oz Max Print: 1.35m Crushed Velour 5.31oz From $39.50
Polar Fleece 6.49oz Max Print: 1.55m Polar Fleece 6.49oz From $39.50
Neoprene 29.49oz Max Print: 1.3m Neoprene 29.49oz From $95
Soft Shell Jersey 10.32oz Max Print: 1.43m Soft Shell Jersey 10.32oz From $44.50
Tapestry 12 Count Max Print: 1m Tapestry 12 Count From $44.50
Poly Felt 0.12" Max Print: 0.99m Poly Felt 0.12" From $44.50
Panda Woven Bamboo 115gsm Max Print: 1.41m Panda Woven Bamboo 115gsm From $39.50
Freefall Water resist Nylon 45gsm Max Print: 1.44m Freefall Water resist Nylon 45gsm From $39.50
Mulayam 100% Cotton Mulmul 59gsm Max Print: 1.05m Mulayam 100% Cotton Mulmul 59gsm From $44.50
Real 100% Silk Twill 1.59oz Max Print: 1.25m Real 100% Silk Twill 1.59oz From $70
Pima Lawn 100% Cotton Washed 2.21oz Reactive Max Print: 1.45m Pima Lawn 100% Cotton Washed 2.21oz Reactive From $39.50
Cotton Drill 7.52oz Max Print: 1.49m Cotton Drill 7.52oz From $39.50
10oz Denim 8.85oz Max Print: 1.47m 10oz Denim 8.85oz From $39.50
Peached Poly Sheeting 3.83oz Max Print: 1.79m Peached Poly Sheeting 3.83oz From $39.50
Lucent Satin 3.54oz Max Print: 1.38m Lucent Satin 3.54oz From $39.50
Trafalgar Twill 8.08oz Max Print: 1.5m Trafalgar Twill 8.08oz From $39.50
Lycra Matte 4.13oz Max Print: 1.35m Lycra Matte 4.13oz From $39.50
Lycra Heavy Matte 7.37oz Max Print: 1.45m Lycra Heavy Matte 7.37oz From $39.50
Soft Fashion Jersey 5.90oz Max Print: 1.51m Soft Fashion Jersey 5.90oz From $39.50
Chain Jersey 7.52oz Max Print: 1.31m Chain Jersey 7.52oz From $39.50
Warm Leatherette 20.65oz Max Print: 1.27m Warm Leatherette 20.65oz From $65
Chichi Furnishing Velour 8.26oz Max Print: 1.37m Chichi Furnishing Velour 8.26oz From $39.50
Tapestry 14 Count Max Print: 1m Tapestry 14 Count From $44.50
Poly Felt 0.04" Max Print: 0.94m Poly Felt 0.04" From $39.50
Organic Recycled Cotton Twill 213gsm Max Print: 1.49m Organic Recycled Cotton Twill 213gsm From $39.50
Rustique Calico Organic Cotton 148gsm Max Print: 1.47m Rustique Calico Organic Cotton 148gsm From $39.50
Feather Voile 55gsm FR Max Print: 1.55m Feather Voile 55gsm FR From $39.50
Whisper Wool Cashmere Twill 30gsm Max Print: 1.3m Whisper Wool Cashmere Twill 30gsm From $95
Bounce Cotton Jersey 5.31oz Max Print: 1.51m Bounce Cotton Jersey 5.31oz From $44.50
Real 100% Silk Georgette 1.47oz Max Print: 1.33m Real 100% Silk Georgette 1.47oz From $70
Real 100% Light Silk Satin 1.47oz Max Print: 1.36m Real 100% Light Silk Satin 1.47oz From $70
Real 100% Silk Satin 2.51oz Max Print: 1.36m Real 100% Silk Satin 2.51oz From $95
Pima Lawn 100% Cotton 2.21oz Pigment Max Print: 1.48m Pima Lawn 100% Cotton 2.21oz Pigment From $39.50
Cottage Cotton Slub 107gsm Max Print: 1.42m Cottage Cotton Slub 107gsm From $39.50
Silhouette Cotton Sateen 3.69oz Max Print: 1.74m Silhouette Cotton Sateen 3.69oz From $44.50
Cotton Satin 5.07 oz Max Print: 1.49m Cotton Satin 5.07 oz From $39.50
Cotton Twill 6.28oz Max Print: 1.45m Cotton Twill 6.28oz From $39.50
Cosmic Cotton Warp Satin 246gsm Max Print: 1.36m Cosmic Cotton Warp Satin 246gsm From $39.50
Organic Half-Panama Cotton 8.85oz Max Print: 1.47m Organic Half-Panama Cotton 8.85oz From $44.50
Taffeta 2.65oz Max Print: 1.43m Taffeta 2.65oz From $39.50
Monroe Satin 4.72oz Max Print: 1.46m Monroe Satin 4.72oz From $39.50
Nautica Peached Splash Proof 5.07oz Max Print: 1.46m Nautica Peached Splash Proof 5.07oz From $39.50
Mulmul Soft Muslin (poly) 1.62oz Max Print: 1.29m Mulmul Soft Muslin (poly) 1.62oz From $39.50
Marbled Velvet 6.49oz Max Print: 1.41m Marbled Velvet 6.49oz From $39.50
Soft Velvet 8.26oz Max Print: 1.42m Soft Velvet 8.26oz From $39.50
Velvet Shimmer 10.94oz Max Print: 1.38m Velvet Shimmer 10.94oz From $44.50
Portobello Canvas 7.37oz Max Print: 1.45m Portobello Canvas 7.37oz From $39.50
Slinky Lycra Matte 6.19oz Max Print: 1.53m Slinky Lycra Matte 6.19oz From $39.50
Solange Silky Jersey 6.34oz Max Print: 1.42m Solange Silky Jersey 6.34oz From $39.50
Rox Sports Jersey 7.37oz Max Print: 1.49m Rox Sports Jersey 7.37oz From $39.50
Furnishing Leatherette 17.70oz Max Print: 1.28m Furnishing Leatherette 17.70oz From $65
Tapestry 10 Count Max Print: 1m Tapestry 10 Count From $44.50
Flex Sport Lycra 6.49oz Max Print: 1.45m Flex Sport Lycra 6.49oz From $39.50
Tokri Half Panama Cotton 230gsm Max Print: 1.45m Tokri Half Panama Cotton 230gsm From $39.50
Real 100% Silk Crepe de Chine 1.77oz Max Print: 1.37m Real 100% Silk Crepe de Chine 1.77oz From $70
Vea Organic Cotton Satin 140gsm Max Print: 1.46m Vea Organic Cotton Satin 140gsm From $44.50
Fashion Crepe 4.42oz Max Print: 1.37m Fashion Crepe 4.42oz From $39.50
Crepe de Chine (poly) 2.51oz Max Print: 1.41m Crepe de Chine (poly) 2.51oz From $39.50
Ripstop 1.92oz Max Print: 1.43m Ripstop 1.92oz From $39.50
Ella Waterproof Plus 2.06oz Max Print: 1.46m Ella Waterproof Plus 2.06oz From $39.50
Chenille 9.73oz Max Print: 1.45m Chenille 9.73oz From $39.50
Tender Terry Towelling 10.32 oz Max Print: 1.5m Tender Terry Towelling 10.32 oz From $39.50
Suede Vision 7.37oz FR Max Print: 1.46m Suede Vision 7.37oz FR From $39.50
Mayfair Herringbone Weave 7.93oz Max Print: 1.43m Mayfair Herringbone Weave 7.93oz From $39.50
Archway Brushed Twill 8.55oz Max Print: 1.43m Archway Brushed Twill 8.55oz From $39.50
Blossom Lace 1.03oz Max Print: 0.96m Blossom Lace 1.03oz From $39.50
Scuba Crepe 8.55oz Max Print: 1.44m Scuba Crepe 8.55oz From $39.50
Slub Jersey 4.13oz Max Print: 1.49m Slub Jersey 4.13oz From $39.50
Airflow Light 4.28oz Max Print: 1.45m Airflow Light 4.28oz From $39.50
Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey 160gsm Max Print: 1.56m Lifestyle Recycled Poly Jersey 160gsm From $39.50
Olympic Sports jersey 5.31oz Max Print: 1.43m Olympic Sports jersey 5.31oz From $39.50
Crepe Stretch 5.60oz Max Print: 1.44m Crepe Stretch 5.60oz From $39.50
Ponte Jersey 7.67oz Max Print: 1.39m Ponte Jersey 7.67oz From $39.50
LoopBack Sweat Jersey 7.37oz Max Print: 1.57m LoopBack Sweat Jersey 7.37oz From $39.50
Heavy Brushed Sweat Jersey 7.67oz Max Print: 1.53m Heavy Brushed Sweat Jersey 7.67oz From $39.50
Scroll Paper Fabric 3.54oz Max Print: 1.29m Scroll Paper Fabric 3.54oz From $39.50
Gaia Eco Woven 100% recycled 7.67oz Max Print: 1.55m Gaia Eco Woven 100% recycled 7.67oz From $72.50
Aida 14 count 5.31 oz Max Print: 1.07m Aida 14 count 5.31 oz From $44.50
Roller Blind Blackout (no light) 8.26oz Max Print: 1.55m Roller Blind Blackout (no light) 8.26oz From $65
Olivia Organza 100% Silk 1.45oz Max Print: 1.46m Olivia Organza 100% Silk 1.45oz From $70
Pure Poplin Organic Cotton 148gsm Max Print: 1.49m Pure Poplin Organic Cotton 148gsm From $39.50
Monty Organic Cotton Drill 249gsm Max Print: 1.49m Monty Organic Cotton Drill 249gsm From $39.50
Starlight Organza 35gsm Max Print: 1.38m Starlight Organza 35gsm From $39.50
Trooper Nylon Ripstop 55gsm Max Print: 1.46m Trooper Nylon Ripstop 55gsm From $44.50
Rangeen Cotton Twill 208gsm Reactive Max Print: 1.45m Rangeen Cotton Twill 208gsm Reactive From $39.50
Lumin Cotton Drill 249gsm Reactive Max Print: 1.43m Lumin Cotton Drill 249gsm Reactive From $39.50
Layla Stretch Cotton Denim 325gsm Max Print: 1.36m Layla Stretch Cotton Denim 325gsm From $72.50
Artists Poly Canvas 260gsm Max Print: 1.3m Artists Poly Canvas 260gsm From $39.50
Neoprene 600gsm (1-2mm thick) Max Print: 1.24m Neoprene 600gsm (1-2mm thick) From $70
Soft White Nappa Bubble Texture 1.6mm Max Print: 0.7m Soft White Nappa Bubble Texture 1.6mm From $36.25
Cotton Muslin 50gsm Max Print: 1.33m Cotton Muslin 50gsm From $44.50
Plain Weave FR Polyester 145gsm Max Print: 1.4m Plain Weave FR Polyester 145gsm From $39.50
Soft White Nappa Smooth 1.4mm Max Print: 0.7m Soft White Nappa Smooth 1.4mm From $36.25
Pineapple Leather 685gsm Max Print: 1.45m Pineapple Leather 685gsm From $36.25
Diamond Jersey 7.96oz Max Print: 1.35m Diamond Jersey 7.96oz From $24.50
Poly Georgette Beige 65gsm Max Print: 1.41m Poly Georgette Beige 65gsm From $39.50
Pure Hemp Plain Weave 150gsm Max Print: 1.35m Pure Hemp Plain Weave 150gsm From $72.50
Twill Elegance 98gsm Max Print: 1.46m Twill Elegance 98gsm From $39.50
Softy Peach Stretch 230gsm Max Print: 1.5m Softy Peach Stretch 230gsm From $44.50

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Custom Dress Fabric Printing

What is dress fabric?

Dress fabric or dress material is a general term for any kind of textile which can be used for making dresses and other kinds of apparel. When choosing dress fabric online, you will be met with a wide selection of options varying in weight, design, construction and styles. There are certain fabrics which are more suited to dressmaking, some which are better for suits and jackets, and others which are best for sportswear or trousers.

Dress fabric is always a popular choice with sewers, and these are some of the more favored dressmaking fabrics:
  • Cotton
  • Jersey
  • Satin
  • Twill
  • Crepe
  • Silk
  • Lycra
  • Poplin
  • Lawn
  • Polycotton

How is it manufactured?

Dressmaking fabric is either knitted or woven and can be constructed from natural and animal fibres, such as cotton, silk, flax, wool or hemp; or synthetic fibres, such as nylon, polyester or acrylic.

Woven fabrics are made up of a weft (the thread going across the width of the fabric) and a warp (the thread going down the length of the loom). There are 3 types of woven fabrics: plain, twill, and satin. Knitted fabrics come as weft-knitted and warp-knitted, and can be knitted by hand or machine.

Purposes of dress fabric

Dress fabric refers to textiles which are most suitable for when it comes to clothes and dressmaking. As there are so many kinds of clothing available, there are also many types of dress material.

It is important to consider the purpose of the dress of clothing you are planning to make. Is it formal? Casual? High-end? Does it need to have any particular functions, such as resistance to water or creases? Does it need to be durable and easy to clean? Every fabric has specific purposes and these need to be researched before a project is started.

Properties

From silk dress fabric for creating stunning, luxurious silk dresses to wedding dress fabric for creating the dress of your dreams, there are many properties for dress material.
  • Cotton – very versatile, woven cotton comes in many different weights, often used for as cotton dress fabric, for shirts, skirts, trousers, jeans and accessories
  • Cotton jersey/knit – knitted by machine, very popular for t-shirts and other apparel, stretchy and comfortable
  • Linen – variety of weights, easily creased, often blended with cotton, great for summer clothing
  • Silk – luxurious, slippery, glossy face, woven fabric, which can be difficult to sew, used for blouses, dresses and underwear etc.
  • Polyester and polycotton – synthetic fabric or synthetic and natural blend, generally lightweight, durable and crease resistant, woven, used for all manner of apparel 

Advantages of dress fabric

You can purchase dress fabric online very easily or visit dress fabric shops. If you are unsure of what fabric is right for your project, why not order a selection of test prints or a swatch pack which will give you a better idea of the properties of each one?

The advantages of dressmaking fabric are wide and varied. You have the option of choosing the perfect fabric to suit your occasion, body type and budget. Opt for slinky and comfortable jerseys for all day, easy wear, elegant silks, and satins for a luxe and high-end feel, or even cotton dress fabric for a natural and durable finish.

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