Dressmaking Fabrics

Lush, colorful fronds pop against a rich plum background on this silk jersey knit. The lightweight drape makes it ideal for dresses, tunics, or creative layered pieces.

Bold lime and fuchsia swirl against a greyscale background create a striking silk jersey knit. Luxuriously soft and fluid, this fabric is perfect for draped tops, dresses, or stylish scarves.

Shine like the star you are with Lavender Sparkling Beaded Organza. This lightweight fabric is perfect for creating dazzling evening gowns, ethereal skirts, or whimsical accessories that catch the light and turn heads.

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

This is a lovely lightweight woven with a matte finish, perfect for use as a lining.

This is a lovely lightweight woven with a matte finish, perfect for use as a lining.

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.

Silky-smooth and lightweight, this polyester pongee is perfect for crafting elegant blouses, flowing dresses, and luxurious linings.

Silky-smooth and lightweight, this polyester pongee is perfect for crafting elegant blouses, flowing dresses, and luxurious linings.

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 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 bridesmaid...

Rayon challis is soft, breathable, and has a beautiful drape. Perfect for tops, skirts, 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 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 gorgeous, super soft lightweight woven is perfect for a top, lightweight dress, and more.

This soft, lightweight lining has stretch across the width, and has a matte, almost crepe-de-chine-like finish.

This is a super luxurious, airy silk habotai, perfect for use as a dreamy, breathable lining.

Rayon challis is soft, flowy, breatheable, and oh-so comfortable. Its a lighter midweight woven, and is a popular choice for tops and lined dresses.

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...

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.

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...

Artistic and luxurious, this silk charmeuse features an abstract print in navy, lavender, and soft aqua across its gleaming satin surface. The silk flows like liquid, enhancing the print with a glamorous sheen and a graceful drape that moves elegantly...

Artistic and luxurious, this silk charmeuse features a rose-adorned floral print in plum and soft blue across its gleaming satin surface. The silk flows like liquid, enhancing the print with a glamorous sheen and a graceful drape that moves elegantly...

Silky and light, this silk sateen showcases a white on navy polka dots pattern across its gently lustrous surface. The hand is cool and satiny, with a subtle sheen that elevates the vivid design without overpowering it, and a graceful drape that lends an...

Rich and regal, this dusty aqua silk shantung satin unites the crisp, nubby texture of raw silk with the luminous sheen of satin in one luxurious fabric. With a substantial midweight body, it holds its shape beautifully–think elegant pleats and...

Crisp and vibrant, this silk shantung features lime and ocean blue horizontal stripes, combining raw silk texture with playful color blocking. Its hand is slightly crisp and textured with natural slubs, offering a delightful rustle with movement, while...

Silken and fluid, this icy glacier blue silk charmeuse feels like liquid satin, cool and caressing against the skin. It drapes in luscious folds, catching the light with a glamorous sheen that deepens its hue. With such a fluid drape and brilliant...

Luxuriously glossy, this sleek slate blue silk charmeuse feels like liquid satin, cool and caressing against the skin. It pours in fluid waves, reflecting light with a radiant sheen that amplifies the richness of its color. The combination of its flowing...

Luxuriously supple, this delicate baby blue stretch silk charmeuse has a satin-smooth touch and a flowing drape that exudes elegance. Woven from silk with a touch of spandex, it shines with a sumptuous sheen while providing a gentle stretch that adds...

Sumptuously sleek, this vibrant turquoise silk charmeuse feels like liquid satin, cool and caressing against the skin. It glides with a liquid drape, its high-shine surface illuminating the fabric's vibrant tone with every movement. This kind of silk is...

Sleek with a subtle stretch, this clear sky blue stretch silk charmeuse has a satin-smooth touch and a flowing drape that exudes elegance. The inclusion of a bit of spandex in the silk weave gifts it with a high-end sheen and a light stretch, marrying...

Glossy and flexible, this refreshing aqua stretch silk charmeuse has a satin-smooth touch and a flowing drape that exudes elegance. A hint of spandex is woven into the silk, giving it a lavish gloss and just enough give to move with you, enhancing both...

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,...

Gossamer and artful, this silk chiffon showcases an aqua, emerald, and black brushstroke floral pattern on an ethereally light textile. It drapes with a delicate fluidity, the sheer silk allowing each color to glow softly as the fabric moves and layers...

Light and ethereal, this crinkled silk chiffon features a swirling floral motif mingling bright pink, aqua, and turquoise and feels nearly weightless to the touch. It flutters with every slight motion, with a subtle sheen that catches the light softly as...

Captivating and iridescent, this silk chiffon in turquoise is woven with two different colored threads that give it a teal-green shimmer as it catches the light. Sheer and featherweight, it moves like a delicate shadow, the two interwoven tones blending...

Otherworldly and delicate, this silk chiffon in midnight is woven with two different colored threads that give it a deep indigo glint as it catches the light. The fabric is feather-light and sheer, gliding like a specter of color with every movement as...

Mesmerizing and airy, this silk chiffon in navy is woven with two different colored threads that give it an ink-blue iridescence as it catches the light. Sheer and featherweight, it moves like a delicate shadow, the two interwoven tones blending into a...

Ethereal and enchanting, this silk chiffon in dark navy is woven with two different colored threads that give it a midnight-blue sheen as it catches the light. Nearly weightless and translucent, it glides with each step, the two hues blending and...

Gossamer-light and delicate, this crinkled silk chiffon in a vibrant teal feels as light as a whisper against the skin. It flows with dreamy fluidity. A delicate translucence adds to its charm as it moves. Its featherweight drape makes it excellent for...

Lush, intricate, and full of movement, Bush Fruits is a stunning Aboriginal print that embodies the deep relationship between land and culture. This 100% rayon challis is lightweight (120 GSM) with a billowy drape, perfect for bohemian-style tops, tiered...

Celebrate nature’s bounty with the bold, organic design of Wild Bush Banana & Tomato, an M&S Textiles original bursting with life and color. This 120 GSM rayon challis delivers effortless drape and a silky soft texture. The earthy yet vivid tones make...

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...

A mesmerizing blend of ancient storytelling and fluid drape, this 100% rayon challis from M&S Textiles brings the artistry of Aboriginal culture to your sewing projects. The Man & Goanna 2 design tells a rich story, layered in intricate motifs and...

This Turquoise Silk Crepe Back Satin is a showstopper, offering a soft matte crepe on one side and a glossy satin finish on the other. At 60 GSM, it’s perfect for bias-cut dresses, luxurious linings, or chic camisoles. Its vibrant turquoise hue...

Vibrant and versatile, teal crystal organza is perfect for creating eye-catching overlays, sophisticated drapes, or bold embellishments for formal designs.

Bold and striking, royal blue organza offers a lightweight, sheer texture ideal for crafting standout eveningwear, costume pieces, or elegant home accents.

Light and breezy, sky blue organza enhances your designs with a fresh, whimsical flair perfect for gowns, decor accents, or creative layering.

A modern take on houndstooth, with blue, brown, and seafoam layers, adds intrigue to this silk jersey knit. Lightweight and versatile for unique apparel.

Large swirls in vibrant yellow, denim blue, and red make this silk jersey knit a statement. Perfect for bold maxi dresses, eye-catching tops, or layering scarves.

Rich and sophisticated, this navy two-tone chiffon is ideal for evening wear, formal dresses, and stylish blouses. The subtle two-tone effect adds depth, making it a versatile choice for elevated, elegant designs.

This light blue two-tone chiffon brings a soft, ethereal quality to garments. Perfect for airy tops, bridesmaid dresses, or layering pieces, it’s a lovely choice for any project that needs a touch of elegance and color.

Create a magical look 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 soft and drapey rayon challis with a wonderful linen-like texture. This breathable fabric is a versatile light midweight, and is perfect for a top, dress, skirt, and more.

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

This is a super soft silk satin with a liquid drape, perfect for a top, gown, and more.

This is a gorgeous, drapey, super soft woven, perfect for summer and spring tops, dresses, and more.

This is a gorgeous, drapey, super soft woven, perfect for summer and spring tops, dresses, and more.

This is a soft, lighter weight woven, perfect for spring and summer tops, dresses, skirts, 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 lovely lightweight woven with a matte finish, perfect for use as a lining.

This is a soft, airy crinkle chiffon with an embroidered and sequined vertical stripe. Perfect for all sorts of apparel.

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.

Silky-smooth and lightweight, this polyester pongee is perfect for crafting elegant blouses, flowing dresses, and luxurious linings.

Silky-smooth and lightweight, this polyester pongee is perfect for crafting elegant blouses, flowing dresses, and luxurious linings.

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 lightweight, airy crepe de chine is perfect for a lined top, dress, or skirt.

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!

Rayon challis is a flowy, super soft woven, and is perfect for all sorts of apparel, including tops, dresses, skirts, and more!

This is an airy lightweight silk chiffon with a lovely, vibrant print. Perfect for a scarf or shawl.

This is a super soft, airy lightweight silk chiffon with a lovely, vibrant print. Perfect for a scarf or shawl.

This is a super soft, airy lightweight silk chiffon with a lovely, vibrant print. Perfect for a scarf or shawl.

This is a super soft, airy lightweight silk chiffon with a lovely, vibrant print. Perfect for a scarf or shawl.

This soft, airy cotton/silk voile has a light sheen, and is a great choice for semi sheer apparel, or as a lining.