Here at Calico Laine we understand that buying fabrics for dressmaking can often be expensive, especially if you want high quality fabrics for you garments, which is why we stock a range of Economy Fabrics which are ideal for dressmaking purposes. These fabrics are all very high quality and ideal to be made into various dressmaking items, for both ladies and mens. Within our range of Economy Fabrics, we have a large selection which can be used to create different dressmaking garments, whether you require evening wear or casual wear. Here are just a few examples from the range: Economy Satins - These satin fabrics are all 100% polyester and come in a generous width of 150cm, which is ideal for dressmaking. With prices ranging from just £2.19 to £2.69 per metre, these fabrics are ideal for those who are dressmaking on a budget. Satin fabrics are most commonly used to create ladies clothing, mostly evening wear, such as dresses and skirts due to the drape of the fabric. Cationic Chiffon - These iridescent two tone fabrics look and feel like real silk, and are also ideal for ladies evening wear items. Made in Indonesia and coming in a width of 140cm, these fabrics are excellent value for money priced at just £3.49 per metre. Cationic Chiffon creates beautiful ladies clothing, such as dresses and tops, as the finish is very high quality and the fabric drapes beautifully. Organza - These 100% polyester fabrics are another excellent choice for womens clothing, and are most commonly used to create formal dresses. Coming in a generous width of 150cm, which is ideal for dressmaking, and priced at just £2.49 per metre, these fabrics are also ideal for those who are dressmaking on a budget. Bi-Stretch - These fabrics are most commonly used to create trousers, skirts and suits for both men and women, and are excellent value for money priced from just £2.75 to £3.49 per metre. Our Bi-Stretch fabrics are all 100% polyester and come in a generous width of 150cm. Poplins - These fabrics are 65% polyester/35% cotton and come in a width of 115cm. Most commonly used within dressmaking to create shirts and tops, these fabrics are ideal to create items for all the family and are also excellent value for money, priced at just £2.99 per metre. Our full range of Economy Fabrics can be seen on our website www.calicolaine.co.uk, where you can order samples of our fabrics to ensure they're suitable before buying. If you have any problems or queries, don't hesitate to contact our friendly sales team and they'll be happy to help. If you'd like to keep up to date with all our latest news and information, remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter. And why not sign up to our email newsletter to receive regular emails, including product information, offers and exclusive discounts! Until next time, Calico Laine