Dress Fabric by the Yard
Our online fabric store offers a curated range of dress fabrics perfect for everything from everyday wear, designer dress fabric, fabric for summer dresses, print fabrics for dresses and so much more.
Whether you’re sewing a breezy summer dress or sourcing for your next fashion brand collection, you'll find a wide range of fashion fabrics by the yard available online.
Our fashion fabrics are in-stock, offering low order minimums with wholesale fabrics and re-orderable options.
Our Favorites Fabric Picks for Dresses
We know how important it is to find the best fabric for dresses when you're planning your next project. Here we highlight some of our best selling dress fabric, made from premium and natural fibers like cotton, ramie, linen, cupro and more.
Cotton Crepe Fabric for Dresses
Why we love Cotton Crepe fabric for dresses?
Breathable & Comfortable: Made from cotton so it’s soft, breathable, and easy to wear, especially as a summer dress fabric. The crinkled texture gives it a bit of character and helps it drape nicely without feeling too stiff or clingy.
Light but Not Too Sheer: One of the nice things about cotton crepe is that it’s lightweight and flowy, but still has enough coverage for dresses and tops without always needing a lining.
That Textured Feel: It has a slightly spongey, crepey texture that makes even thinner fabrics feel a bit more substantial. It adds weight and movement in a way that makes your finished dress pieces feel just a little more special.
Ramie Fabric for Dresses
Why we love Ramie Fabric for dresses?
Cool & Breathable: Ramie feels a lot like linen—light, airy. Made from natural plant fibers, it’s not only breathable but also cools up to 3x better than cotton, making it ideal fabric for summer dresses.
Structured yet drapey: It has a structured, slightly crisp feel that holds its shape beautifully without feeling stiff. Great for dresses that need a bit of body, but still move and drape with ease.
Naturally Strong & Fresh: Ramie is naturally antibacterial and 5x more durable than cotton, so it stands up to repeated wear and washing. It also has a soft, natural sheen that adds just the right amount of polish to your finished pieces.
Triacetate Fabric for Dresses
Why we love Triacetate fabric for dresses?
Great Silk Alternative: Triacetate is soft, drapey, and has a glossy sheen that gives it a luxurious, high-end feel—perfect for dresses that look elegant but aren’t fussy to wear.
Durable & Easy to Care For: It’s much lower maintenance than silk—less prone to wrinkling, easy to wash, and it holds its shape beautifully. It’s a go-to for polished looks with everyday practicality.
More Sustainable Choice: Made from wood pulp, triacetate is a semi-synthetic fiber that offers a more eco-conscious alternative to polyester, with a smoother feel and better breathability.
TENCEL™ & Linen Blend Fabric for Dresses
Why we love Tencel / Lyocell & Linen Blends?
Premium & Wearable: This blend is a go-to for premium and designer labels—and it’s easy to see why. It combines the soft drape of TENCEL™ with the airy, breathable feel of linen, making it ideal for everyday pieces that still feel elevated.
Refined Texture: The mix of TENCEL™’s gentle sheen and linen’s matte finish creates a frosted, almost powdery look. It’s subtle, elegant, and works beautifully across a range of styles.
Low-Maintenance Comfort: Naturally breathable, antibacterial, and more wrinkle-resistant than pure linen, this blend is made for effortless dressing. We recommend pairing it with a lining for added comfort and coverage, especially for dresses.
Cupro Fabric for Dresses
Why we love Cupro fabric for dresses?
Frosted Appearance: Cupro has a naturally frosted, velvety look—soft yet luxurious. It’s more subtle than silk, more refined than linen, and usually opaque, making it perfect for elegant, effortless pieces.
Natural Drape: This fabric flows beautifully and flatters both fitted and relaxed silhouettes—think tea dresses, slip styles, or long maxi dresses that call for graceful movement.
Cool & Easy to Wear: Cupro is breathable, and moisture-wicking, keeping you cool in warm weather. And unlike silk, it’s low-maintenance and often washable, making it as practical as it is polished.
This finish gives dresses a refined, elevated look while still being completely wearable for day or night
Salt-Crinkled Fabric for Dresses
Why we love salt crinkled fabric for dresses?
Unique Texture: This fabric goes through a special salt shrinkage process that causes the cotton fibers to contract, creating soft, natural crinkles and a subtle seersucker-like texture. The result is a light, fluffy feel with beautiful dimension.
Breathable & Lightweight: The tiny gaps created between the fibers help air flow easily, making it a great choice for spring and summer outfits that need to stay cool and comfortable.
Wrinkle-Resistant & Easy Care: Even though it’s made from natural cotton, the fabric holds its shape well and resists wrinkles—so it’s lower maintenance and more durable than your average cotton.
