One of the most versatile Dressmaking Fabrics that we have here at Calico Laine is Dress Net Fabric. This Dressmaking Fabric is available in a wide range of different colours, including metallic and fluorescent variations. It is 100% polamide, and is stiff enough to hold a shape when arragned into a garment, yet easily moves. At just £1.10 a metre, it is a perfect Dressmaking Fabric for many different uses! The Dress Net Dressmaking Fabric that we stock comes in a generous width of 140cm, and here are some of the most popular uses for it:
  • Fancy Dress - One of the most common items to be made out of this Dressmaking Fabric is tutus. Tutus are so easy to make, and with the selection of colours you can choose from when making your garments, you can definitely make a statement!
  • Dancewear - Tutus and other dancing accessories are most commonly made using this Dressmaking Fabric
  • Bridalwear - Dress Net can also be used with other Dressmaking Fabrics to provide a netting effect, and also some structure on any garments.
Other than as a Dressmaking Fabric, Dress Net can also be used in other Accessories such as hats and fascinators, providing decoration. As you can see there are several different uses for this Dressmaking Fabric. I hope you have enjoyed todays blog and that it has been informative on how you can use Dress Net as a Dressmaking Fabric. If you have any thoughts or comments on todays blog, please feel free to leave them in the box below.  And to keep up to date with all the latest new and special offers, keep following us on our Facebook and Twitter pages! Until next time, Calico Laine