Dressmaking fabric

This guide will help you know how to choose fabric for clothing so that you can feel more confident making your own clothes!

A few months ago, Sophie and I realised we were always asking each other for ethical fabric shop recommendations to bring our ideas to life. So, we started to create a list of online and bricks and mortar stores that we could both easily access. We've continued to add to the list and added all of your amazing recommendations too. We like to be as sustainable as possible when creating so have recommended businesses that sell ethical supplies. Perfect timing for sewing your mother's day gifts.

Both sheer fabric and most lightweight fabrics require a hem because they can ravel, so Beth Bradley shows you a great way to create a nice, clean narrow hem for these fabrics.

Where are the best places to buy fabric for sewing and fashion design? Check out these 18 stores you need to know, and a free printable!

Minimalist Sewing Patterns for Women. Here are 16 beautiful and simple sewing patterns for women. Make these beautiful minimalist woman's clothes for a perfect curated closet. Create your very own capsule wardrobe!

Want to know the best places to buy fabric online in the UK? Here are reviews of 5 amazing online fabric shops, tried and tested!

When you're shopping online, check carefully what type of fabric you're buying, and make sure you understand the garment and what they're made of.

Julija Gobere on Instagram: "Sewing T-shirt with just straight stitch?🤔 Yes, that’s possible!🤩💯🙌 And you can even use gorgeous seam finishes, like this beautiful neckline🥰 The ‘secret’ in this technique is using elastic thread (I use @mettler_thread Seraflex) - pair this thread with standard straight stitch and you can sew knit fabrics using classic seam finishes, while maintaining knit fabric stretch👍 #sewingtutorial #howtosew"

Choosing the best dress fabric types for sewing can make a huge difference in your final product. Learn types of fabrics for sewing dresses.