Here at Calico Laine we have a wide range of Dressmaking Fabrics to suit all of your Dressmaking needs. The Bi-Stretch fabric that we stock is a medium weight Dressmaking fabric with a 4-way stretch. This Dressmaking Fabric can be described as having 'give' more than being a very stretchy material, and is a popular choice of Dressmaking Fabric due to its comfort and stylish look when created into garments. There are many garments that can be made out of Bi-stretch Dressmaking Fabric, and here are just a few of them:
  • Trousers and shorts - This is a popular Dressmaking Fabric for both mens and womens clothing due to its lighter feel, yet it is a substantial material. It falls well when made into garments, and is often a choice for trousers in formal clothing. It is also ideal for informal clothing like shorts due to its comfortable feel.
  • Jackets - If you are looking to create a lighter jacket that is comfortable and fashionable, then Bi-stretch could be the ideal Dressmaking Fabric to provide you with the perfect look.
  • Suits - Suits are often made out of Bi-stretch Dressmaking Fabric as it falls well and looks suitable for both daywear and eveningwear.
The Bi-stretch Dressmaking Fabric that we stock here at Calico Laine is available in 18 different colours and comes in a width of 150cm. I hope you have enjoyed todays blog and that it has shown you some of the uses for using Bi-stretch as a Dressmaking Fabric. If you have any thoughts or comments, please feel free to leave them in the box below. To keep up to date with all the latest Dressmaking Fabrics that we have available, you can follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages for all the latest news and special offers! Until next time, Calico Laine