Dressmaking Fabrics

A charcoal gray pongee fabric featuring a featherlight drape and soft, smooth finish. This material is ideal for lining darker garments—think wool coats or evening dresses—where you want a breathable layer that won't cling. It falls beautifully to ensure...

This silver gray pongee is an ultra-light polyester with a graceful, flowing drape. It works wonderfully as a lining, bringing a hint of shimmer inside a suit jacket or beneath a cocktail dress. The neutral silver tone won’t show through light fabrics,...

A classic black pongee lining fabric that offers a silky, fluid drape without weight. It's perfect for adding a smooth finish inside jackets, coats, or skirts, allowing garments to slip on easily and hang beautifully. The lightweight polyester is...

This white pongee is a lightweight polyester fabric with a smooth, fluid drape. Often used as a lining, it glides against the skin and adds an elegant layer under sheer or structured materials. Its thin, airy quality also makes it great for delicate...

Artistic and luxurious, this silk charmeuse features an abstract floral pattern in charcoal, grey, and ivory across its gleaming satin surface. The silk flows like liquid, enhancing the print with a glamorous sheen and a graceful drape that moves...

Textured and elegant, this warm white silk dupioni is defined by its fine slubs and gentle sheen–hallmarks of pure, artisanal silk. The fabric has a crisp, papery hand and a fairly firm drape, allowing it to hold shape and pleats, while producing a soft...

Understated and refined, this light grey silk suiting boasts a classic herringbone weave, elevated by the delicate sheen and smooth hand of silk. It offers a structured midweight drape perfect for crisp tailoring, yet maintains a silky softness to the...

Timelessly elegant, this silk jacquard features a white-on-white paisley motif woven into the cloth, for a pattern that reveals itself in texture and sheen. The hand is smooth and cool, while the paisley design catches light with a gentle luster against...

Chic and modern, this silk crepe de chine carries bold black and ivory horizontal stripes on its softly matte, textured surface. The lightweight silk falls with a refined drape, allowing the crisp stripes to hang straight while still fluttering softly...

Playful and chic, this black silk fabric alternates lustrous satin stripes with wispy sheer stripes, creating a stunning interplay of texture and transparency. The opaque satin bands feel velvety smooth with a subdued shine, while the intervening sheer...

Exquisite and sparkling, this crinkled silk chiffon is adorned with intricate beadwork in a turquoise horizontal floral stripe design. Delicate beads outline the stripe motif, imparting a soft weight that causes the gossamer silk to fall in elegant,...

Sheer and feather-light, this silk chiffon showcases a black, grey, and blue abstract pattern on an ethereally light textile. It drapes with a delicate fluidity, the sheer silk allowing each hue to glow softly as the fabric moves and layers. This airy...

Whisper-thin and floaty, this crinkled silk chiffon features a tiered floral design in black and ivory and feels nearly weightless to the touch. It drapes in ethereal layers, with a translucent quality that diffuses light beautifully as it moves. Its...

Otherworldly and delicate, this silk chiffon in winter white is woven with two different colored threads that give it a soft pearlescent glow as it catches the light. Sheer and featherweight, it moves like a delicate shadow, the two interwoven tones...

Mesmerizing and airy, this silk chiffon in charcoal is woven with two different colored threads that give it a steely blue undertone as it catches the light. Nearly weightless and translucent, it glides with each step, the two hues blending and shifting...

Ethereal and enchanting, this silk chiffon in black is woven with two different colored threads that give it a subtle charcoal shimmer as it catches the light. The fabric is feather-light and sheer, gliding like a specter of color with every movement as...

Delicate and airy, this crinkled silk chiffon in a silvery hue feels as light as a whisper against the skin. It floats with effortless grace. A gentle matte finish enhances its delicate appeal as it moves. Its featherweight drape makes it an ideal choice...

The rhythmic, circular patterns of Onion Dreaming 2 symbolize the cycles of life, making this Australian Aboriginal print as meaningful as it is beautiful. This fabric offers a stunning contrast of color and movement on airy 120 GSM rayon challis. Its...

This dreamy rayon crinkle has a lightweight, airy feel with a gentle texture that adds just the right amount of movement. The soft drape makes it perfect for flowy blouses, breezy dresses, and swishy skirts. This fabric exudes effortless charm with...

This dreamy rayon crinkle has a lightweight, airy feel with a gentle texture that adds just the right amount of movement. The soft drape makes it perfect for flowy blouses, breezy dresses, and swishy skirts. This fabric exudes effortless charm with...

This silky solid rayon in charcoal features a textured pique-like surface, making it perfect for soft blouses, dresses, or elegant pants.

A stunning combination of ivory embroidery and snakeskin print, this crinkle chiffon is perfect for airy tops, dresses, or dramatic layering pieces.

Airy and crisp, this white crystal organza brings a timeless sophistication to special occasion attire, delicate overlays, or whimsical decor elements.

This shimmering silver crystal organza delivers a luminous quality, ideal for adding a touch of elegance to evening dresses, bridal accents, or decorative projects.

Sheer and luxurious, this black Japanese crystal organza offers an ethereal, lightweight drape perfect for overlays, eveningwear, and statement-making details in your creations.

Sophisticated and versatile, this grey two-tone chiffon is perfect for airy blouses, flowing skirts, and layered formalwear. The subtle two-tone effect gives it a touch of depth, adding interest to any project without overwhelming the look.

This lightweight, sheer chiffon in black two-tone brings an elegant flow to any garment. Ideal for blouses, evening dresses, and layering pieces, it adds a sophisticated touch with its delicate movement and slightly textured finish.

Create ethereal elegance with this iridescent mirror organza. This 45 GSM lightweight fabric is perfect for dreamy dresses, whimsical skirts, or enchanting overlays that shimmer and shine with every movement, making you the star of any event.

Create ethereal elegance with this iridescent mirror organza. This 45 GSM lightweight fabric is perfect for dreamy dresses, whimsical skirts, or enchanting overlays that shimmer and shine with every movement, making you the star of any event.

Marsala Rayon Challis is all about soft elegance. With a lightweight 120 GSM, it’s perfect for breezy blouses, romantic maxi dresses, or flowy skirts that dance with every step. This fabric’s rich color and fluid drape are your new go-to for effortless...

This soft, airy lawn is perfect for a summer dress, top, and more.

This is a gorgeous designer rayon gauze, perfect for a top, skirt, dress, and more.

This is a lightweight, airy semi-sheer silk with a soft sheen and a lightly pebbled texture. This elegant fabric is a wonderful choice for so many fashion applications, such as dresses, tops, and more.

This is a lovely taffeta with a streaked look and a bit of vertical stretch. Perfect for gowns, jackets, and more.

This is an incredibly soft and drapey tencel woven, perfect for a top, dress, drawstring shorts, and more.

This is an incredibly soft and drapey tencel woven, perfect for a top, dress, drawstring shorts, and more.

This is a lovely taffeta with a streaked look and a bit of vertical stretch. Perfect for gowns, jackets, and more.

This is a gorgeous designer midweight sating with a bit of stretch, perfect for bridal wear, formalwear, and more.

This is a gorgeous designer midweight sating with a bit of stretch, perfect for bridal wear, formalwear, and more.

This is a beautiful lightweight sheer organza with a gorgeous star map print. Perfect for all sorts of fashion.

This is a semi sheer, drapey chiffon, perfect for a top, skirt, dress, and more.

This beautiful midweight crepe de chine has just a bit of stretch, and would make an incredible dress, light jacket, skirt, and more.

This lightweight rayon gauze is beautiful, and is perfect for a top.

This beautiful semi sheer fabric has a gorgeous shimmer, and is a wonderful choice for lined elegant dresses, skirts, and more.

This gorgeous bubble crepe is perfect for fashion-forward creations. Craft graceful dresses, trendy jumpsuits, and chic blouses. Its distinctive bubbly texture adds a unique touch and its light weight and flowy drape make it a dream to wear.

We love chiffon! Its delicate drape and silky-smooth touch make it perfect for creating dresses, flowy blouses, and enchanting scarves. Whether for special occasions or everyday glamour, chiffon adds a touch of sophistication and grace to your wardrobe,...

This elegant material is perfect for creating stunning dresses, sophisticated skirts, and exquisite formalwear. Embrace timeless beauty and grace with this classic jacquard for your special occasions.

This elegant material is perfect for creating stunning dresses, sophisticated skirts, and exquisite formalwear. Embrace timeless beauty and grace with this classic jacquard for your special occasions.

This is a super soft and drapey rayon gauze from Robert Kaufman, ideal for a top, dress, or flowy skirt, and perfect for the summer months.

This lightweight, airy fabric has a heavy crepe texture, and is a popular choice for tops, dresses, and more.

This beautiful rayon Hawaiian print is perfect for an aloha shirt, dress, and more.

This beautiful rayon Hawaiian print is perfect for an aloha shirt, dress, and more.

This beautiful lighter weight poly woven is vibrant and silky, and has just a bit of stretch, making it a great choice for a comfy blouse, dress, skirt, and more!

This soft and drapey rayon is perfect for a top, dress, or skirt!

Rayon challis is an ever popular sewing staple. I’ve seen this lighter weight, drapey woven used for everything from tops to rompers, skirts, and dresses. It’s incredibly comfortable, and is a great, versatile fabric to have around for...

This beautiful silk chiffon has a fun all-over zebra print, and is perfect for a scarf and more!

This midweight satin is perfect for dresses, blouses, and more! It has a bit more weight and structure than our charmeuse solids, but still has a nice drape and shine. This has been most popular at our San Francisco store for prom dresses and...

This midweight satin is perfect for dresses, blouses, and more! It has a bit more weight and structure than our charmeuse solids, but still has a nice drape and shine. This has been most popular at our San Francisco store for prom dresses and...

Peau De Soie, or Peau Satin, is a mid to heavyweight fabric with a soft, matte luster. It is structured, drapes well, and is popular in wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and special even decoration. Our Peau De Soie is 58" wide, 100% polyester, and...

Peau De Soie, or Peau Satin, is a mid to heavyweight fabric with a soft, matte luster. It is structured, drapes well, and is popular in wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and special even decoration. Our Peau De Soie is 58" wide, 100% polyester, and can...

This midweight satin is perfect for dresses, blouses, and more! It has a bit more weight and structure than our charmeuse solids, but still has a nice drape and shine. This has been most popular at our San Francisco store for prom dresses and...

Challis is a super-soft, lighweight, plain-woven fabric with a luxurious hand, and an elegant drape.  It can be used for all sorts of apparel, from dresses and skirts to tops, and is popular for its look, feel, and it's wonderful breathability...

The word 'Shantung' comes from the Shantung province in China.  This fabric is a medium to heavyweight satin, has a beautiful slubbed texture, an elegant drape and sheen, and is very popular for both fashion and decor. 100% polyester; 58" wide...

The word 'Shantung' comes from the Shantung province in China.  This fabric is a medium to heavyweight satin, has a beautiful slubbed texture, an elegant drape and sheen, and is very popular for both fashion and decor. 100% polyester; 58" wide...

Our mirror organza is a lightweight, basic organza, with a bit of sheen.  Perfect for apparel, costumes, or decor! This sheer fabric is 60" wide and 100% polyester.

Our mirror organza is a lightweight, basic organza, with a bit of sheen.  Perfect for apparel, costumes, or decor! This sheer fabric is 60" wide and 100% polyester.

This is a gorgeous and unique organza, which has silver beads and holographic pieces attached to it in clusters.  This white color, with the attached beads, gives the look of snow or ice!  Perfect for costumes or decor! 60" wide, 100% polyester...

These basic midweight polyester poplins are perfect for tablecloths, costumes, and more!  They are 60" wide, wrinkle resistant, available in plently of colors, and are very affordable!  They also drape very nicely.  A favorite in our store...

These basic midweight poly poplins are perfect for tablecloths, costumes, and more!  They are 60" wide, wrinkle resistant, available in plently of colors, and are very affordable!  They also drape very nicely.  A favorite in our store for...

These basic midweight poly poplins are perfect for tablecloths, costumes, and more!  They are 60" wide, wrinkle resistant, available in plently of colors, and are very affordable!  They also drape very nicely.  A favorite in our store for...

These basic midweight poly poplins are perfect for tablecloths, costumes, and more!  They are 60" wide, wrinkle resistant, available in plently of colors, and are very affordable!  They also drape very nicely.  A favorite in our store for...

Lightweight, silky, and sheer, this elegant chiffon fabric has a slight two-tone iridescence, and is perfect for all sorts of apparel and decor.

Chiffon is a smooth, silky, sheer fabric, which is popular in all sorts of apparel and decor.

Chiffon is a smooth, silky, sheer fabric, which is popular in all sorts of apparel and decor.

This is a gorgeous 230T taffeta with a smooth hand and a crisp feel. This fabric drapes nicely, and has a bit of structure, perfect for formal dresses, jackets, costumes, decor, and more.

This is a gorgeous 230T taffeta with a smooth hand and a crisp feel. This fabric drapes nicely, and has a bit of structure, perfect for formal dresses, jackets, costumes, decor, and more.

This is a gorgeous 230T taffeta with a smooth hand and a crisp feel. This fabric drapes nicely, and has a bit of structure, perfect for formal dresses, jackets, costumes, decor, and more.

This is a lightweight satin with a beautiful sheen, and an incredible value. This has been a staple of our shop for years, and is a popular choice for costumes, events, formalwear, and more. It is even often used as a slightly heavier lining fabric for...

This is a lightweight satin with a beautiful sheen, and an incredible value. This has been a staple of our shop for years, and is a popular choice for costumes, events, formalwear, and more. It is even often used as a slightly heavier lining fabric for...

This is a lightweight satin with a beautiful sheen, and an incredible value. This has been a staple of our shop for years, and is a popular choice for costumes, events, formalwear, and more. It is even often used as a slightly heavier lining fabric for...

This is a lightweight satin with a beautiful sheen, and an incredible value. This has been a staple of our shop for years, and is a popular choice for costumes, events, formalwear, and more. It is even often used as a slightly heavier lining fabric for...

An almond-toned pongee with a very light, silky drape, perfect for subtle linings and soft furnishings. This pale neutral color works beautifully under cream, light brown, or pastel fabrics, offering a smooth inner layer that won't show through. Use it...

A dark brown pongee lining with a liquid drape and subtle sheen, perfect for finishing garments in deep tones. Slide this inside a brown leather jacket or a tweed coat to add comfort and a professional touch; the dark color will mask any shadows or seams...

A light tan pongee that offers a barely-there drape and gentle structure, ideal for neutral linings. Its sandy beige tone is a great match for khaki or light brown outer fabrics—line your trench coats, pants, or skirts with it to keep them breathable and...

A rich chocolate pongee lining fabric that combines a deep brown color with an ultra-light, flowing drape. This material is perfect for lining dark brown or similarly hued garments, like a chocolate wool coat or suede skirt, preventing friction and...

A cappuccino-brown pongee lining with a lightweight, silky drape, great for adding a polished finish to garments. This soft coffee hue is ideal for lining earthy or autumn-toned pieces, such as inside a brown tweed blazer or under a rust-colored skirt,...