Dressmaking Fabrics

Moss pongee combines a silky, lightweight feel with a rich, organic hue. Its fluid drape works beautifully for lining jackets, making lightweight tops, or crafting scarves and wraps. The deep green tone offers a subtle nod to nature while maintaining a...

This sage-toned pongee offers a soft, fluid drape and a fresh, earthy color. Perfect for linings, blouses, or flowing layers, it brings a natural sophistication to handmade garments. Easy to sew and endlessly versatile, it’s a quiet way to add color and...

Ice pongee is cool, smooth, and feather-light, with a soft drape that makes it perfect for lining coats or dresses, creating airy tops, or layering into special-occasion wear. Its pale, icy hue adds a clean, modern finish to any project, balancing...

Desert Spice Diamond Ikat rayon challis features warm earth tones that feel both grounded and adventurous. Great for wide-leg trousers, long tunics, or wrap dresses, it’s also beautiful as a lightweight throw or boho-style scarf.

Spring Meadow Diamond Ikat rayon challis pairs fresh greens with soft neutrals for a breezy, nature-inspired palette. Use it for flowing dresses, peasant blouses, or tiered skirts. It’s equally beautiful for home décor accents like cushion covers or...

Step into refined elegance with this pink and green blot floral rayon sateen. The fabric showcases an artistic scattering of floral impressions that create a soft yet striking design. Perfect for designing chic blouses, flowy dresses, or sophisticated...

Embrace the fresh energy of nature with this green wildflower branches rayon challis. With delicate, hand-drawn wildflower branches set on a soothing green canvas, it calls to mind breezy garden afternoons. Perfect for airy tops, flowing skirts, or...

Teal and mint collide in this bold two-tone taffeta—great for structural party dresses, voluminous skirts, or anything that calls for movement and sheen.

Sage and forest tones melt together in this ombré satin, perfect for dressy blouses, softly draped skirts, or gowns with gradient drama.

Airy and ethereal, this two-tone chiffon shifts between aqua and marine for a dreamy, lightweight look. Think scarves, layered tops, or floaty gowns.

A forest green pongee lining fabric with a deep, natural tone and whisper-light drape. This smooth material is great for finishing garments in earthy or muted colors; for instance, line a tweed jacket or olive dress with this dark green to keep the look...

A bright kelly green pongee that is delightfully lightweight and smooth. If you need a splash of vivid green inside a garment or as part of a project, this fabric has you covered. Use it to line a coat or bag for a fun surprise of color every time you...

Sleek and artistic, this silk charmeuse features a bold abstract melding snakeskin and houndstooth motifs in black, white, and avocado across its gleaming satin surface. Its fluid motion and high sheen bring the pattern to life, shimmering with every...

Smooth and lightweight, this sateen showcases a grunge-inspired floral print in plum, yellow, and sage 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...

Luxuriously glossy, this earthy olive green 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...

Sumptuously sleek, this soft sage green 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...

Opulently smooth, this jewel-tone emerald green 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...

Lustrous and elastic, this vibrant jade green 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...

Gossamer and artful, this silk chiffon showcases a lace-like horizontal stripe pattern in avocado, ivory, and black on an ethereally light textile. It drapes with a delicate fluidity, the sheer silk allowing each contrast to show subtly as the fabric...

Airy and diaphanous, this crinkled silk chiffon in a zesty lime green feels as light as a whisper against the skin. It flutters with every slight motion. A subtle sheen catches the light softly as it moves. Its featherweight drape makes it perfect for...

Ethereal and weightless, this crinkled silk chiffon in a fresh aqua blue 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...

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...

Subtle and earthy, sage organza is ideal for understated elegance in bridal accents, delicate layers, or creative projects needing a natural touch.

Playful and bold, neon lime organza adds a pop of energetic color to event decor, daring fashion pieces, or standout accessories.

This lightweight shantung satin in jade green has a subtle shine and smooth texture, making it ideal for elegant dresses, skirts, and formal tops. Perfect for creating a luxurious look that catches the eye.

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

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

Rayon challis is a popular fabric in spring and summer garments, due to its drape, lotion-soft hand, and its breathability. A great choice for tops, dresses, skirts, 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!

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...

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

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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

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.

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 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 Japanese polyester habotai is all about making the inside of your garment feel just right. It’s smooth, light, and quietly fluid, with that familiar silk-like glide that helps everything slip on easily and wear comfortably throughout the day...

This Japanese polyester habotai is all about making the inside of your garment feel just right. It’s smooth, light, and quietly fluid, with that familiar silk-like glide that helps everything slip on easily and wear comfortably throughout the day...

This Japanese polyester habotai is all about making the inside of your garment feel just right. It’s smooth, light, and quietly fluid, with that familiar silk-like glide that helps everything slip on easily and wear comfortably throughout the day...

This Japanese polyester habotai is all about making the inside of your garment feel just right. It’s smooth, light, and quietly fluid, with that familiar silk-like glide that helps everything slip on easily and wear comfortably throughout the day...

As radiant as a burst of sunshine, this bright yellow charmeuse flows like liquid silk. Its glossy face and supple hand give any design instant drama—perfect for a bias gown, cheerful camisole, or luxe scarf. It brings light to your sewing table and joy...

If sunshine became fabric, it might look like this Bright Yellow Cupro Jacquard. The pattern ripples like waves, and the finish glows just enough to catch the light without blinding. Try it as a spring blazer, breezy culottes, or a cheerful A-line skirt...

Radiate cheerful sophistication with this daisy dot cluster floral on yellow rayon crepe de chine. The fabric’s fun, clustered daisy design on a sunny backdrop is ideal for creating standout dresses, joyful tops, or quirky accessories that brighten your...

Uplift your wardrobe with this cheerful yellow mini floral on ivory rayon crepe de chine. The subtle yet captivating pattern creates a soft, inviting fabric perfect for crafting light blouses, refined skirts, or airy dresses that embody both freshness...

A delightful buttercup yellow pongee, lightweight and smooth, perfect for adding a hint of golden warmth to your creations. This lining fabric drapes fluidly, making it a lovely companion to floaty dresses or skirts that could use a soft inner layer. Use...

A soft banana yellow pongee that offers a delicate hue and a silky, fluttering drape. This pale yellow lining brightens up the interior of any garment without showing through or altering the outer fabric’s color. It’s especially charming when used inside...

Silken and fluid, this golden mustard yellow 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...

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...

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 vibrant canary yellow stretch satin is lightweight yet versatile, ideal for elegant eveningwear, camisoles, or bold linings.

Warm and radiant, yellow crystal organza enhances your creations with a glowing hue ideal for statement pieces, special event attire, or vibrant decor.

Bright and cheerful, lemon organza is perfect for adding a sunny glow to gowns, creative overlays, or decorative event accents.

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

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.

Rayon challis is a popular fabric in spring and summer garments, due to its drape, lotion-soft hand, and its breathability. A great choice for tops, dresses, skirts, 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 is a lightweight, airy, sheer fabric. Perfect for all sorts of apparel.

This is a lightweight, airy, sheer fabric. Perfect for all sorts of apparel.

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...

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 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...

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

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...

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