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Viscose Dress Fabric Finest Challis - Garden Party CU

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This is the full Croft Mill range in one place: dressmaking and craft fabrics, sewing patterns and haberdashery, all sold online and cut to order. Whether you're after cotton for a first project, wool for a winter coat, jersey for everyday wear or something special for an occasion, you can browse the whole catalogue here.

Use the fabric-type and colour menus to narrow things down, and order a sample on most fabrics before you buy.
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Croft Mill is a UK fabric shop supplying dressmakers, crafters and makers with quality fabric by the metre. This page brings the entire range together, from everyday cottons and jerseys to wools, linings, occasionwear and outdoor fabrics, along with sewing patterns and the haberdashery you need to finish a project. If you're not sure where to start, the quickest route is to browse by what you want to make.

Browse by fabric type

The collection menus group the range so you can go straight to what you need. Popular starting points include:

  • Cottons: poplin, lawn, chambray, jersey and more, easy to sew and ideal for beginners.
  • Wools and warm fabrics: suiting, coating, boiled wool and tartan for jackets and winter makes.
  • Viscose and drapey fabrics: challis, twill and crepe for blouses, dresses and skirts that move.
  • Jersey and knits: comfortable stretch fabrics for tops, loungewear and everyday clothes.
  • Occasion and outdoor fabrics: satins, lace and brocade for events, plus waxed cotton and water-resistant cloth for the outdoors.

Buying fabric by the metre

Fabric is cut to order, with many lines available by the half metre, so you can buy the amount your pattern calls for with a little extra for matching and finishing. If you want to feel the weight and colour before committing, use the Order Sample option on the product page. Check the individual product page for fibre content, width and care guidance, as these vary across the range.

Where can I buy dressmaking fabric online in the UK?

Croft Mill is a UK-based fabric shop supplying dressmaking and craft fabric by the metre, posted out across the country. You can browse the full range here and order online, with samples available on most fabrics so you can check colour and weight before you buy.

Do you sell fabric samples?

Yes. Most fabrics have an Order Sample option on the product page, so you can feel the weight, handle and colour before committing to a full length. Ordering a sample is the best way to be sure a fabric is right for your project.

How much fabric do I need?

It depends on the pattern and your size, so always check your pattern's fabric requirements first. As a rough guide, a simple dress often needs around 2 to 3 metres, but fuller styles, longer lengths or pattern matching will need more. Buy a little extra to be safe.

What fabric is best for beginners?

Stable woven cottons such as poplin and lawn are the easiest to start with, as they hold their shape, press crisply and don't shift around under the machine. They're forgiving to cut and sew, which makes them ideal for a first few projects before moving on to drapier or stretch fabrics.

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