Dressmaking Fabrics

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 sherbet orange silk shantung has a bright, cheerful tone paired with a crisp texture that creates garments with beautiful structure. The color feels lively and optimistic while the silk keeps it sophisticated. It’s especially appealing for statement...

This diagonal bandana floral rayon gauze on yellow has a brighter, more energetic feel with the same soft, airy drape that makes rayon gauze so wearable. The floral bandana motif feels cheerful and expressive while the gauzy texture keeps it relaxed. It...

This white on pumpkin floral silhouettes linen look rayon woven has a warm, saturated base paired with a crisp, graphic floral that feels both bold and wearable. The fabric drapes nicely while maintaining a slightly structured feel. Ideal for dresses,...

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...

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 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...

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 gorgeous Japanese matte satin is soft, with a gorgeous drapes and just a bit of stretch. Perfect for an elegant top, dress, and more

This is a lightweight polyester lining, perfect for lining a jacket, dress, and more.

I’ve always been sucker for these sorts of fun, yet understated animal prints. Chiffon is a lightweight sheer, popular in all sorts of apparel, from dresses to scarves.

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...

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...

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.

Chiffon is a smooth, silky, sheer fabric, which is popular in 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...

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 Summer Bliss small watercolor floral linen look rayon knit has a soft, comfortable feel with a fluid drape and enough stretch to make everyday garments exceptionally wearable. The small floral print keeps it versatile while the watercolor styling...

This red and tan watercolor floral linen look rayon has an artistic, painterly quality with softly blended colors that create movement across the fabric. The drape is fluid and graceful, making it especially appealing for garments that rely on flow...

This red and offwhite paisley floral linen look rayon has a warm, vintage-inspired feel with a smooth drape that allows the print to move gracefully through a garment. The linen-inspired texture adds visual depth while keeping the fabric approachable and...

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...

This scarlet textured stripe crinkle chiffon has airy movement with built-in texture that enhances its drape. The horizontal stripe adds subtle structure without overpowering the lightness of the fabric. Ideal for sheer blouses, layered dresses, ruffled...

This Japanese plaid in burgundy white pink and navy has a gentle brightness that feels friendly and approachable. The fabric is lightweight with a smooth almost liquid drape that suits breezy shirts gathered dresses and relaxed skirts. It is especially...

Red pongee adds a burst of bold color in a feather-light package. Its smooth drape makes it perfect for dramatic linings, vibrant scarves, or airy layers in dresses. Easy to handle and vivid in tone, it’s a great way to inject energy into a project while...

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 Black on Red Pin Dot Silk Charmeuse is subtle but striking, with a glossy finish and classic appeal. The polka dot motif adds just the right amount of interest without overpowering, making it perfect for silk tops, lining a statement jacket, or even...

Burgundy Cupro Bemberg Lining adds a moody, luxurious touch that pairs perfectly with both warm and cool tones. It has a silky hand, soft drape, and a subtle richness that elevates any tailored piece. Use it to add depth to a wool coat, structure to a...

Red Cupro Bemberg Lining brings a bold surprise to the inside of your makes. It’s got that hidden drama—a flash of color when a jacket opens or a skirt sways. Beyond the beauty, it’s incredibly smooth, breathable, and cool to the touch. Ideal for lining...

A wine-colored pongee that is featherlight with a soft, flowing drape, perfect for adding an elegant touch to your sewing projects. This slightly lighter burgundy shade brings warmth as a lining — use it inside a gray suit or a navy dress for a secret...

Silken and fluid, this vivid red 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 drape...

Sheer and feather-light, this crinkled silk chiffon features an abstract print in red, sky blue, navy, and white and feels nearly weightless to the touch. It floats with effortless grace, with a gentle matte finish that enhances its delicate appeal as it...

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...

Rich and elegant, wine organza elevates your designs with its deep hue, perfect for formal attire, sophisticated accents, or luxurious layers.

Striking and bold, red organza commands attention in eveningwear, creative draping, or dramatic overlays for special occasions.

Bold and eye-catching, this red two-tone chiffon is perfect for statement-making dresses, blouses, and scarves. Its flowing, lightweight texture is ideal for special occasions or adding a pop of color to your wardrobe.

This Marsala rayon challis is all about soft elegance. 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 style.

This lightweight organza has smatterings of glued on iridescent beads, giving it a beautiful texture and glittering effect. Wonderful for fashion, costume, event decor, 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, silky satin, perfect for a dress, top, or skirt.

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 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 super soft and smooth lining, perfect for all sorts of apparel.

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 is a smooth, lightweight woven polyester, perfect for lining a dress, jacket, 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...

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...

Floral prints are all the rage this year! We love this mini floral chiffon because is is vibrant, versatile, and perfect for all sorts of apparel.   This fabric is 100% polyester and is 60" 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...

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 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 diagonal bandana floral rayon gauze on pink has a softer, more playful palette with a beautifully fluid drape that moves effortlessly. The bandana-inspired layout adds visual rhythm while the gauze texture keeps the fabric breathable and comfortable...