Fabric by Occasion
Find fabric for your occasion: bridal, evening wear, mother of the bride and groom, debutante, christening, daywear, lingerie and sleepwear, each with its own guide.
- Bridal, evening and debutante
- Christening and daywear
- Lingerie and sleepwear
Guide
Fabric by Occasion: Where to Start
Find the right fabric for your event, from a wedding to everyday wear, with a page and a guide for each occasion.
Find your occasion
| Bridal | Silks, lace, tulle and embellished fabric for the bride. Great for: wedding dresses and veils. |
| Evening wear | Silk satins and chiffons, sequins, beads and metallics. Great for: gowns and cocktail dresses. |
| Mother of the bride & groom | Draping silks, dupion, chiffon and lace in many colours. Great for: dresses, jackets and wraps. |
| Debutante | White silks, lace and tulle. Great for: deb dresses and ball gowns. |
| Christening | Ivory and white lace, tulle and trims. Great for: christening and blessing gowns. |
| Daywear | Linen, voile, soft silks and silk jersey. Great for: shirts, dresses and pants. |
| Lingerie | Fine and corded laces and lace trims. Great for: bralettes, slips and bridal lingerie. |
| Sleepwear | Sandwash and hammered satin, chiffon and jersey. Great for: pyjamas, slips and robes. |
Or shop by fabric
Know what you want? Go straight to our silk fabric, lace, tulle and net, sequin and beaded fabric, or cotton, linen, wool and more. Each page has its own guide to choosing and sewing it.
Colour matching
Colours look different on every screen, and "ivory" covers many different shades of off-white, so we always recommend ordering samples before you buy.
Questions
Where do I start?
Pick your occasion above. Each page shows the fabrics that suit it, with a guide to choosing and sewing them.
Can I use bridal fabric for other occasions?
Yes. Many of our silks and laces suit evening wear, debutante dresses and christening gowns too.
How do I match colours?
Order samples and compare them side by side, as colours look different on every screen.
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