Here at Calico Laine we are proud to offer a fantastic range of Dressmaking Fabrics to offer you. We often get asked about which Dressmaking Fabrics we have here that have a stretch or give, and which types of garments they can be used for. We have a few options of Dressmaking Fabric that have stretch in them, and what gives them the stretch is the composition of the material. It is often a proportion of lycra or viscose that gives Dressmaking Fabrics their give. In todays blog I would like to take a look at the Dressmaking Fabrics that we have with some stretch or give in them.... One of the Dressmaking Fabrics that we sell a lot of here at Calico Laine is Stretch Satin. This is a stunning Dressmaking Fabric that is composed of 80% polyester and 20% lycra, which makes it a great material to use if you require both style and comfort for a formal occasion. Stretch Satin is a Dressmaking Fabric that is available in several different shades and is a beautiful material to use for garments such as dresses and skirts. Another great option for a stretchy Dressmaking Fabric is Viscose Jersey. This is a very versatile Dressmaking Fabric that is often sought after if an extremely comfortable garment is required. It is also often used in garments for maternity wear, as it simply stretches to fit! This Dressmaking Fabric comes in a great width of 150cm, making it the ideal choice for many different Dressmaking projects. The full range of Dressmaking Fabrics can be seen on the website at www.calicolaine.co.uk, as well as fantastic accompanying materials such as Dress Linings and Haberdashery items that you can incorporate into your projects. If you have nay queries regarding our Dressmaking Fabrics, please don't hesitate to contact our friendly sales team on 0151 336 3939 and they will be more than happy to help you! If you have any thoughts or comments on how you can use our Dressmaking Fabric, please do share your thoughts and comments with us 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 stretchy Dressmaking Fabrics and special offers! Until next time, Calico Laine