Before embarking upon a new dressmaking project it is important to consider the complete construction of your garment in order to achieve the highest quality finish. Many of our Dressmaking Fabrics may require an additional layer such as a dress lining fabric. There are a number of reasons why you may consider the addition of a lining fabric in addition to your featured Dressmaking Fabric - dress linings are often used to hide seam edges and interfacing in order to achieve a neat and professional finish whilst ensuring optimum levels of comfort for the wearer - raw seam edges can chafe and rub on the skin resulting in discomfort. Many of our lighter weight Dressmaking Fabrics may be slightly transparent and a dress lining is a good idea to preserve the modesty of your customer and the extra layer will keep the wearer warm during cooler temperatures. We carry a wide range of Dressmaking Fabrics suitable for lining your garments. Here are details of some of the most popular choices:
Anti Static Dress Lining - our selection of regular dress linings are the most popular of all of our lining fabrics. Suitable for use alongside any Dressmaking Fabric, all of these dress linings are manufactured using the highest quality, anti-static polyester fabric. Perfect for additional weight and coverage these dress linings are also used by dressmakers for adding shape and structure and for maintaining the shape of your Dressmaking Fabrics by preventing stretch. Many dressmakers choose this range of dress linings for use alongside cotton, linen and satin fabrics.
Bemburg Cupro - widely renowned by the fashion industry as the finest quality lining available, bemburg cupro is composed of natural bemburg fibres and is a cost effect alternative to 100% silk linings. This superior quality dress lining is often used by tailors and dressmakers for achieving a high end, designer appearance and works wonderfully well alongside luxurious Dressmaking Fabrics such as wool and silk. Bemburg cupro dress lining is a breathable and anti-static and is perfect for an extra special bespoke piece.
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Jacquard lining works well alongside a variety of Dressmaking Fabrics and are ideal for tailored garments.[/caption]
Cotton Plain - for a super soft, high quality dress lining look towards our cotton plain Dressmaking Fabrics. Many dressmakers choose our cotton plains for lining other cotton fabrics and are popular due to their soft breathable quality and fantastic drape.
Satin Fabrics - when creating an extra special piece such as an evening gown or bridesmaid dresses, dressmakers working with lightweight Dressmaking Fabrics such as chiffon will require a more substantial lining fabric and this is when our satin fabrics come in particularly useful. Popular for their fantastic body and structure, satin fabrics are the ideal dress lining for an extra special lining. Satin fabrics are often available in a much wider choice for colours than regular lining fabrics and feel wonderful against the skin. Satin such as satin back dupion and satin back crepe are ideal for adding additional weight and structure to a garment and are often chosen as a high quality lining for jackets and suits.
Jacquard Lining - a luxurious quality lining fabric, jacquard lining features a beautiful weaved design and is perhaps the most popular dress lining fabric for tailoring. This stunning choice of lining works well alongside a variety of Dressmaking Fabrics and are perfect for adding a modern and elegant twist to waistcoats, suits and coats for that high end designer touch.
Jacquard lining works well alongside a variety of Dressmaking Fabrics and are ideal for tailored garments.[/caption]
Cotton Plain - for a super soft, high quality dress lining look towards our cotton plain Dressmaking Fabrics. Many dressmakers choose our cotton plains for lining other cotton fabrics and are popular due to their soft breathable quality and fantastic drape.
Satin Fabrics - when creating an extra special piece such as an evening gown or bridesmaid dresses, dressmakers working with lightweight Dressmaking Fabrics such as chiffon will require a more substantial lining fabric and this is when our satin fabrics come in particularly useful. Popular for their fantastic body and structure, satin fabrics are the ideal dress lining for an extra special lining. Satin fabrics are often available in a much wider choice for colours than regular lining fabrics and feel wonderful against the skin. Satin such as satin back dupion and satin back crepe are ideal for adding additional weight and structure to a garment and are often chosen as a high quality lining for jackets and suits.
Jacquard Lining - a luxurious quality lining fabric, jacquard lining features a beautiful weaved design and is perhaps the most popular dress lining fabric for tailoring. This stunning choice of lining works well alongside a variety of Dressmaking Fabrics and are perfect for adding a modern and elegant twist to waistcoats, suits and coats for that high end designer touch.