Dressmaking Fabrics

This black lawn has a soft, fluid hand with a lightweight feel that drapes beautifully. The rayon blend gives it a gentle flow while still keeping it breathable and easy to wear. Ideal for blouses, dresses, skirts, and relaxed tops, especially when you...

This rayon sateen has a soft, fluid drape with a subtle sheen that adds depth and richness to the black background. The scattered starflower motif feels elegant and slightly dramatic, making it ideal for elevated everyday wear. Use it for dresses,...

This rayon challis features a fluid drape and a smooth, cool feel that makes it especially comfortable against the skin. The ivory base with black ink splatter detailing gives the fabric a modern, artistic edge that works well in statement garments. It’s...

This expressive plaid viscose twill offers fluid drape and bold visual movement, perfect for dresses, skirts, blouses, and wide-leg pants. The soft feel and swingy body give garments effortless flow. A standout fabric that adds personality with ease.

Printed on an exceptionally soft modal challis, this fabric offers fluid drape and a cool, silky feel. The artwork is modern and expressive, ideal for garments that rely on movement—think blouses, dresses, wide-leg pants, or caftans. It also works...

This Japanese burnout jacquard chiffon features subtle white butterflies that appear and disappear as the light moves across the surface. The fabric is sheer airy and delicately textured with a floaty drape that feels almost weightless. It is perfect for...

This lining in a rich bankers grey shade has that classic Cupro Bemberg glide that makes jackets and coats feel instantly elevated. The fabric is feather light with a fluid drape so it slips easily over layers and never feels bulky. It brings a cool...

Rose florals scattered across a black rayon gauze ground give this fabric a classic, slightly vintage charm. It feels featherlight, with a relaxed drape that falls softly around the body, making it a lovely choice for swishy skirts, simple dresses, or...

A breezy blend of linen and rayon, this fabric features sun-washed stripes in warm tones that feel like a coastal evening. It’s airy, soft, and has just enough structure to hold gentle gathers, making it perfect for wide-leg pants, summer blazers, or...

Black Tencel denim has a fluid hand and a soft, polished finish that feels elevated compared to traditional denims. With beautiful drape and subtle sheen, it’s perfect for wide-leg trousers, shirtdresses, or relaxed jackets. This fabric brings a designer...

A whisper-light chiffon with tan bamboo leaves set against black offers both drama and delicacy. Sheer and airy, it’s perfect for flowing blouses, overlay dresses, or wide-leg palazzo pants meant for layering. The botanical motif feels organic yet...

Crisp white poly interlock knit that feels soft and fluid. Great for layering, undergarments, or as a clean base for costumes and performance wear. It’s versatile enough for tops, dresses, or even lightweight sleepwear.

Classic black poly interlock knit with a smooth, lightweight feel and easy drape. Perfect for layering pieces like slips, lining activewear, or sleek base garments. Works well for dresses, tunics, and performance wear that calls for stretch and comfort.

This Black Silk Organza is featherlight and full of possibility. It’s crisp enough to hold shape, sheer enough for drama, and endlessly versatile. Use it for gathered sleeves, sheer overlays, or couture details like ruffles and volume. It’s the kind of...

Understated and elegant, this Light Grey Cupro Bemberg Lining is the kind of subtle upgrade that makes all the difference. It’s incredibly soft, almost weightless, and glides effortlessly under structured or flowing garments. A perfect choice for lining...

This White Cupro Bemberg Lining feels like sewing with liquid light—soft, cool, and beautifully breathable. It lends a high-end finish to formal dresses, blazers, or flowy skirts, making them even more wearable. With a silky hand and beautiful movement,...

Delicate and ethereal, this white Swiss dot chiffon exudes a timeless, airy charm ideal for creating lightweight dresses, elegant blouses, or graceful overlays. The subtle dot pattern adds a refined touch without overpowering its soft, flowing drape,...

Light and silky, this black Tencel challis has dreamy drape—ideal for flowy blouses, soft dresses, or layering pieces that feel weightless.

With a soft brushed texture and flexible stretch, this offwhite pongee is perfect for layering pieces and linings that move with you. It has a silky matte look that feels a bit more elevated than your typical stretch woven—ideal for delicate tops,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

This airy, lightweight rayon gauze from Robert Kaufman is perfect for tops, dresses, and more. I admire the crisp detail and top-notch quality of their prints, and this one is no exception.

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.

This is a gorgeous designer rayon gauze, perfect for a top, skirt, dress, 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 beautiful semi sheer fabric has a gorgeous shimmer, and is a wonderful choice for lined elegant dresses, skirts, and more.

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

This super soft and drapey camo challis is perfect for flowy tops, dresses, skirts, and more!

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 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...

Soft, smooth, and wonderfully lightweight, this solid rayon challis is a dream for flowy, breathable garments. It has a cool touch against the skin, a gorgeous drape, and just the right amount of movement for pieces that feel effortless to wear. Perfect...

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.

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...

This viscose twill has a soft, fluid drape with a lightweight feel that moves effortlessly. The floral print feels rich and timeless, making it easy to dress up or down. Ideal for blouses, dresses, skirts, and flowing silhouettes, especially when you...

This lining has a smooth, silky feel that allows garments to slip on effortlessly while adding a polished interior finish. Lightweight and crisp, it supports structured outer fabrics without adding bulk. It’s easy to work with and provides a professional...

This lightweight rayon habotai has a silky, smooth surface with a delicate drape that feels elegant and refined. The blush and indigo painterly marks give it an artistic, almost watercolor quality that’s perfect for expressive garments. Ideal uses...

This rayon challis showcases an abstract spot pattern in warm sandstone tones, giving it a modern, versatile look that’s easy to style. The fabric drapes effortlessly and feels cool and smooth, making it an excellent choice for everyday apparel. It works...

Warm and plush, this brown stretch suede knit brings cozy texture with a polished finish. It sews easily into skirts, cardigans, jackets, lounge pants, and accessories. The faux-suede surface adds richness, while the stretch ensures comfort and...