When you are designing garments, you want to make sure that the fabric you use are top quality and feel nice when being worn. We have such a wide selection of Dressmaking Fabrics in our range from economy fabrics which are great value for money but don't always add that touch of luxury, to real high quality materials. A really lovely fabric is Microfibre. It is made from 100% polyester microfibre and is 150cm wide. It truly is beautiful to the touch and will hang really lovely. It is perfect for any type of dressmaking designs and is available in some absolutely stunning colours. It has a heavy flowing texture and has a matte loo to it. The beauty about the microfibre is that it can be used for elegant evening wear to a simple pair of trousers. We also have a lighter weight microfibre available in the form of Peachskin Microfibre. Another lovely luxurious fabric to consider is our range of Crepe. It is very popular among dressmakers as it is suitable for many types of garments ranging from shirts to jackets. It is 150cm wide and is made ion Germany. Crepe is a quality looking fabric and drapes very well! Here at Calico Laine, we have all sorts of fabrics in different materials and finishes and we are always striving to bring you the very best! I hope that today's blog has helped you decide on what type of fabrics are available to make some quality garments!  If you need any help regarding our products you can always give us a call for more information on 0151 336 3939  at the warehouse or email any questions to sales@calicolaine.co.uk and one of our experienced team will reply to you as soon as possible. So come and visit us again soon and why not follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Until next time! Calico Laine