One of the most popular new Dress Fabrics on the high street at the moment is scuba fabric and we are often getting asked by our younger customers for this type of fabric so that they can make dresses and skirts suitable for a night out on the town. Scuba fabric is most suitable for creating body con style dresses and this has become a particularly fashionable style in the last few years with many celebrities wearing this style of outfit.
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Scuba Dress Fabrics are made with 5% spandex and this gives them a comfort stretch making them particularly comfy to wear. They are also crease resistant which makes them a great choice to wear to a wedding or to take away on holiday in your suitcase. Scuba fabric is a medium weight fabric and is thick enough that it does not need be lined. It is a fabric that is easy to work with when sewing and as it doesn't fray it does not necessarily need to be overlocked.
Made in Indonesia, scuba is one our best selling Dress Fabrics in the past year and we have recently added a number of new designs to expand our range at Calico Laine. These designs are brightly coloured with unusual patterns mixing florals with animal print, perfect for those wanting to stand out in the crowd. These can be made into an outfit by themselves or mixed with our plain scuba Dress Fabrics to create a small amount of pattern. Outfits can be created with a plain skirt and patterned top or vice versa.