When it comes to selecting the right Fabrics for what you require, here at Calico Laine we now stock a  wide range of Dressmaking Fabrics to suit all of your  needs. The Bi-Stretch fabric that we stock is a medium weight Dressmaking fabric with a 4-way give. This material can be described as having ‘give’ more than being a very stretchy material, and is a popular choice of cloth 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 have available is available in a vast selection of different colours and comes in a width of 150cm. Bi-Stretch is one of the most popular choices for designing children's clothing as it is the perfect material for creating many different types of garments such as school skirts, tops, trousers and also garments for sports kits. I hope you have enjoyed today's blog and that it has shown you some of the uses for using Bi-stretch. 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