Dressmaking Fabrics

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

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!

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...

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.

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 orange two-tone chiffon has a sheer, airy quality with a soft drape that creates beautiful movement in finished garments. The subtle color variation adds depth while keeping the overall look light and expressive. It works especially well in layered...

This sherbet-toned cotton silk lawn feels playful and bright while still maintaining a refined, wearable character. The fabric has a soft, smooth surface and a gentle drape that lends itself to garments with movement and ease. It’s comfortable in warm...

This rust shantung satin combines a lightly textured surface with a soft sheen, offering structure without stiffness. It holds shape beautifully, making it ideal for garments that benefit from clean, architectural lines. Perfect for dresses, skirts,...

Orange and lavender blooms in a watercolor style give this rayon challis a painterly, romantic feel. The fluid drape makes it ideal for maxi dresses, kimono jackets, or gathered skirts. It’s also lovely for wide-leg pants or lightweight scarves. The soft...

This Bright Red-Orange Cupro Jacquard is lively, punchy, and full of character. It has a satiny hand and a sophisticated texture that balances the vivid color. Great for standout trousers, modern dresses, or layering pieces that bring personality to your...

Capture the essence of spring with this blossoming branches on peach rayon challis. Its gentle depiction of flowering branches suggests renewal and natural beauty, making it perfect for creating light, romantic dresses, delicate blouses, or charming...

This richly hued crinkled rayon fabric brings a warm, bohemian energy to any design. It boasts a soft, gauzy hand and an easy, flowing drape that sways attractively with movement. The rich sunset hue makes it a striking yet wearable statement, while the...

A warm rust-colored pongee that is lightweight yet impactful, offering a rich, autumnal note in a silky fabric. This smooth material works beautifully as a lining for fall-toned jackets or skirts—imagine a hint of coppery rust peeking out from a brown...

A light peach pongee with a barely-there weight and a gentle drape, adding a touch of blush to any lining or overlay. This fabric is excellent for lining pastel garments—slip it under a coral dress or a beige blouse to introduce a soft peachy tone that...

Sleek with a subtle stretch, this warm salmon pink 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...

Opulently smooth, this vibrant orange 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...

Delicately embellished and luxe, this crinkled silk chiffon is adorned with intricate beadwork in a charcoal horizontal floral stripe design. The beadwork adds subtle weight along the patterned stripes, giving the sheer silk a graceful, slightly weighted...

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...

Soft and sweet, peach organza adds a delicate charm to overlays, costume pieces, or home decor accents with its lightweight elegance.

Bright and cheerful, this sunflower two-tone chiffon is perfect for creating breezy dresses, blouses, and scarves. The warm color adds a touch of sunshine to any outfit, with a flowy, lightweight feel that’s perfect for summer and spring.

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.

This is an incredibly soft and drapey tencel woven, perfect for a top, dress, drawstring shorts, 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 lightweight, airy fabric has a heavy crepe texture, and is a popular choice for tops, dresses, and more.

Rayon challis is soft, breathable, and has a beautiful drape. Perfect for tops, skirts, dresses, and more.

Rayon challis is a super soft, flowy, breathable woven, perfect for tops, dresses, skirts, and more!