Dress Fabrics Online

At this time of year many of our customers are not only thinking about their Christmas Day outfit but also what they may wear for their New Years Eve celebrations. New Years Eve is of course one of the biggest party nights of the year and however you celebrate at the stroke of midnight, whether you are attending a big...

At this time of year, we definitely see a trend in which Dress Fabrics sell best in both our Calico Laine stores and online and this year we are seeing a lot of customers buying crushed velvet and tartan. These fabrics can be used for dressmaking as well as interior decoration and soft furnishings and are ideal for the Christmas period, especially in the red...

Last weekend saw the long anticipated return of Strictly Come Dancing - since its debut in 2004 Strictly has been one of the most popular programmes on our screens. Every series we see a new cast of celebrities take to the flow to learn a variety of dance routines including the waltz and the foxtrot clad in spectacular dancer costumes...

In the world of fashion what is in and what is out changes on what seems like a daily basis however, one item remains a fashion staple and that is the Little Black Dress. The LBD is a timeless piece dating back to the 1920s. Classic designers such as Coco Chanel and Jean Patou created a variety of versatile designs that...

Although the weather has taken a turn for the worse over the last couple of days, we have been cheering ourselves up creating a variety of summer clothing items so we can make sure our wardrobes are fully stocked and ready to go when the warmer weather eventually makes its welcome return. We carry a wide range of Dress Fabrics...

This week we have had a lot of customers coming into our Liscard branch to purchase gingham Dress Fabric for making school dresses and skirts for the summer term. Back when I was at school, we just bought our school dresses from the local uniform shop however it seems that Mum's are getting a bit more creative and making their...

Here at Fabric World we have been experiencing a huge surge in enquiries regarding our vintage Dress Fabrics as bloggers and dressmakers up and down the country prepare to take part in the vintage sew along. Hosted by McCalls Pattern Company, this one of a kind charity event is open to everyone and will run until October. Dressmakers all over...

Our selection of floral Dress Fabric is the perfect choice for the upcoming spring/summer season. Floral Dress Fabrics are always a popular choice for spring/summer wedding guests as TV presenter Holly Willoughby showed when she attended the 2015 wedding of her close friend, Declan Donnelly. Renowned for her elegant and lady like sense of style Holly often favours clothing in sweet...

Microfibre is one of the most popular Dress Fabrics in our collection and is perfect for creating a number of stunning designs. Microfibre is a popular choice of Dress Fabric for evening wear, largely due to it's stunning drape and luxurious lightweight finish. Featuring a distinctive silky "peach skin" surface this beautiful Dress Fabric feels wonderful when worn against the...

The first time you go from shopping in a fabric/haberdashery shop to shopping online, I swear, your world will be turned around. It's like nothing you have ever done before, you can click on all these different categories, which (sort of) act as shopping isles and it is super convenient. You don't have to say 'Excuse me' every 5 minutes when...