Here at Calico Laine, we sell a huge range of fabrics ideal for almost any task however it is out selection of stunning Dress Fabrics that keep our loyal customers coming back to us time and time again. Dressmaking as a hobby has experienced huge resurgence in recent years; rather than the 'make do and mend' mentality of years gone by, being able to design and create your own clothing items is now considered to be a distinguished skill. More people than ever are signing up to dressmaking lessons in order to learn how to effectively create their own bespoke wardrobe items.
With the country experiencing something of an unstable economy over recent years, many customers have taken up dressmaking as a way of creating their own quality handmade pieces at a fraction of the cost of mass produced, store bought items. Our selection of Dress Fabrics are ideal for creating everything from evening dress and bridal gowns to smart casual pieces such as tops, dresses and skirts for every day wear. We are always updating our collection of Dress Fabrics to include the latest, high fashion textiles and prints however there are a number of fabrics in our collection which have been a staple since we first began trading and it is these Dress Fabrics that continue to be our top sellers year after year:
Double Knit Jersey - a stunning, heavyweight jersey Dress Fabric this is a personal favourite of many professional seamstresses and hobby dressmakers. Particularly popular during the winter months, double knot jersey is ideal for creating warmer clothing such as a smart dress for dinner or even for the office. A versatile fabric, double knit jersey is perfect for creating beautiful accessories including scarves and shrugs and is available to purchase in a wide range of stunning colour options.
Duchess Satin - the most popular item in our satin Dress Fabric collection, heavyweight duchess satin is perfect for creating bespoke formal wear and occasion wear items. Most popular as a bridal fabric, duchess satin features a higher thread count than many other satin fabrics resulting in its luxurious finish and stunning drape. This particular Dress Fabric is available to be purchased in a fantastic 40 colour options and is also a popular choice for prom dresses.
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Microfibre is one of our best selling Dress Fabrics.[/caption]
Microfibre - a lighter weight Dress Fabric, this beautiful is particularly popular for its stunning drape and is often chosen for creating beautiful evening wear and wedding day attire. Easily recognisable by its silky 'peach skin' surface, microfibre is fast increasing in popularity as a Dress Fabric for contemporary styles of wedding gown. Composed of a fine quality polyester, microfibre can also be fashioned into more casual clothing designs including lightweight jackets, skirts and dresses. A particularly easy Dress Fabric to work with, microfibre will not fray when cut so therefore eliminates the need for a separate dress lining fabric.
Microfibre is one of our best selling Dress Fabrics.[/caption]
Microfibre - a lighter weight Dress Fabric, this beautiful is particularly popular for its stunning drape and is often chosen for creating beautiful evening wear and wedding day attire. Easily recognisable by its silky 'peach skin' surface, microfibre is fast increasing in popularity as a Dress Fabric for contemporary styles of wedding gown. Composed of a fine quality polyester, microfibre can also be fashioned into more casual clothing designs including lightweight jackets, skirts and dresses. A particularly easy Dress Fabric to work with, microfibre will not fray when cut so therefore eliminates the need for a separate dress lining fabric.