Here at Calico Laine there is a hige range of different types of Dressmaking Fabric for you to choose from, so whatever garment or occasion you are Dressmaking for, you can be sure to find exactly what you need! Here are just 5 of the Dressmaking Fabrics and their uses:
  • Duchess Satin - This is the ideal  Dressmaking Fabric for evening wear, bridalwear, prom dresses and many more. It is available in different weights: Heavy, medium and super soft, depending on the look you are trying to achieve. It is available in widths of 150 cm, and is 100% polyester.
  • Klona Cotton – This is a multi-use craft cotton that is an ideal Dressmaking Fabric for lighter weight garments, such as blouses and shirts, as well as other craft projects. It is available in a width of 135 cm, and is 100% cotton.
  • Organdi – This is a stunning sheer Dressmaking Fabric that is ideal for using as a lighter layering fabric in Dressmkaing. It is 100% polyester japanese organdi, and comes in a width of 115 cm.
  • Taffeta – This is a very popular choice of Dressmaking  Fabric due to its strength and fabulous range of colours. It is ideal for using in the formal Dressmaking of bridalwear or smart and fashionable dresses and tops. It is 100% polyester and comes in  width of 150 cm.
  • Dress Nets - These are made in the UK and are 100% polamide. We stock an extensive colour range here, and it is most popular for using as a Dressmaking Fabric for garment such as tutus, or adding decoration to fascinators. We also have hologram and foil variations available in several colours.
Our range of Dressmaking Fabrics includes material that can be used for all different seasons. We stock a large range of beautiful Summer Prints, which are perfect for making casual or formal dresses and tops, as well as our range of Winter Woollens, which are ideal for making winter jackets and other heavier weight garments. To see our full range of Dressmaking Fabrics, please do have a look at our website and you’ll be sure to find what you need! You can also keep up to date with all our latest Dressmaking Fabrics and tips by having a look at our other Dressmaking blogs! I hope you have enjoyed todays blog and that it has been informative about the range of materials that are available for all your projects. If you have any thoughts or comments, please feel free to leave them in the box below. Don’t forget to follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages to keep up to date with all the latest products that we have available for you! Until next time, Calico Laine