One of our favourite Dressmaking Fabrics here at Calico Laine is Crepe Fabric. The Crepe Dressmaking Fabric that we currently have available here at Calico Laine is a high quality Crepe material that comes over to us from Germany. It is 150cm in width and is 100% polyester. It has many different uses within Dressmaking, and when you see the Crepe Fabric itslef, it is not difficult to see why it is so popular! Crepe can be used as a Dressmaking Fabric for many different occasions, including formal events. We have a fantastic range of colours  in our range of Crepe Dressmaking Fabrics, each of which proves to be a great choice. We have neutral options such as black Crepe as well as more colourful options such as red and teal, which can also make beautiful colour options for winter Dressmaking. Today I would like to look at some of the items that can be made using Crepe as a Dressmaking Fabric... Dresses and Skirts are one of many favourite garments that use Crepe as a Dressmaking Fabric. Crepe is a great option for dresses as it drapes extremely well and many different effects can be achieved using this as a Dressmaking Fabric. Crepe Dressmaking Fabric flows beautifully and the best thing to do is line it with our anti-static polyester Dress Lining. Jackets are another great garment that can be made using Crepe Dressmaking Fabrics. It can be used to make lighter weight jackets that are there to provide a covering. It can also be lined appropriately to create a warm lining for the cooler months. As well as being used for garments, Crepe is a Dressmaking Fabric that can also be used for accessories such as wraps and shawls and looks great when teamed with many winter garments. If you have any thoughts or ideas on how you can use Crepe as a Dressmaking Fabric then please feel free to leave your comments in  the box below...and don't forget to follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages to keep up to date with all of the latest news and special offers!! Until next time, Calico Laine