Learn about our Apparel Fabrics

Ready to freshen up your wardrobe? Learn more about our apparel fabrics and compare their specs, below. This article features Spoonflower’s woven apparel options, but if you are interested in a knit fabric for your project, you can learn more about those options here. You can also find many free sewing patterns on the Spoonflower Blog.   
 

Chiffon

Chiffon is a 100% polyester fabric that has a flowy drape and beautiful finish.  It's lightweight and transparent, so the printed design is visible on both sides.

• Base color: Non-optic white
• Width: 54" wide
• Uses: Scarves, sheer curtains, special occasion decor and apparel
• Care: Machine wash cool on a gentle/delicate setting, using phosphate-free detergent. Machine dry on a low temperature setting. Iron on the reverse side of the fabric. Dry clean if preferred. Woven fabrics may experience fraying when washed. We recommend serging or stay-stitching 1/4"-1/2" from the cut edge or using a delicates bag when pre-washing.
• Estimated Shrinkage: 0-1% length x 0-1% width - Some shrinkage may occur during the print process and/or when washed. Pre-washing your fabric is recommended for most projects.
• More Specifications: Chiffon
   

Cotton Lawn

Cotton Lawn is a smooth-weave 100% cotton fabric with a beautiful drape. Offering a silky soft touch, our lightweight Cotton Lawn is slightly translucent without being too sheer, making it the perfect warm weather apparel fabric.

• Base color: White
• Width: 54" wide
• Uses: Dresses, blouses, top weight apparel
• Care: Machine wash cool on a gentle/delicate setting, using phosphate-free detergent. Machine dry on a low temperature setting. Iron on the reverse side of the fabric. Dry clean if preferred. Woven fabrics may experience fraying when washed. We recommend serging or stay-stitching 1/4"-1/2" from the cut edge or using a delicates bag when pre-washing.
• Estimated Shrinkage: 0-3% length 1-2% width – Some shrinkage may occur during the print process and/or when washed. Pre-washing your fabric is recommended for most projects.
• More Specifications: Cotton Lawn
   

Cotton Silk

Cotton Silk is made from 51% cotton and 49% silk and is naturally breathable with a slight sheen. It is ideal for dresses, blouses, top-weight apparel, and accessories that need a graceful drape and flowy finish

• Base color: White
• Width: 52" wide
• Uses: Appropriate for dresses, blouses, top-weight apparel
• Care: Machine wash cold. Use only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Line dry. Cool iron if needed using a pressing cloth or by ironing on the unprinted side of the fabric. Woven fabrics may experience fraying when washed. We recommend serging or stay-stitching 1/4"-1/2" from the cut edge or using a delicates bag when pre-washing.
• Estimated Shrinkage:  4-6% length x 2-3% width - Some shrinkage may occur during the print process and/or when washed. Pre-washing your fabric is recommended for most projects.

• More Specifications: Cotton Silk

   

Dogwood Denim^®

 Dogwood Denim^® is ideal for structured projects that need to be built to last like pants, shorts, skirts, jackets and outerwear. This 100% cotton drill fabric is durable and softens with every wash. 

• Base color: Natural white
• Width: 56" wide
• Uses: Skirts, shorts & pants, jackets & outerwear, bags & backpacks, home decor, upholstery
• Care:  Machine wash cool on a gentle/delicate setting, using phosphate-free detergent. Machine dry on a low temperature setting. Iron on the reverse side of the fabric. Dry clean if preferred. Woven fabrics may experience fraying when washed. We recommend serging or stay-stitching 1/4"-1/2" from the cut edge or using a delicates bag when pre-washing.
• Estimated Shrinkage: 6-9% length x 1-2% width – Some shrinkage may occur during the print process and/or when washed. Pre-washing your fabric is recommended for most projects.

• More Specifications: Dogwood Denim^®

   

Essex Linen

Essex Linen is tastefully drapable fabric with a natural blend of 55% linen and 45% cotton.  With a midweight feel and breathable qualities, this fabric offers the slight crispness of linen with the flexibility of cotton.

• Base color: White
• Width: 52" wide
• Uses:  Appropriate for dresses, skirts, pants, lightweight jackets
• Care: Machine wash warm or cold. Use only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Tumble dry low. Warm iron if needed using a pressing cloth or by ironing on the unprinted side of the fabric. Woven fabrics may experience fraying when washed. We recommend serging or stay-stitching 1/4"-1/2" from the cut edge or using a delicates bag when pre-washing.
• Estimated Shrinkage: 4-6% length x 2% width - Some shrinkage may occur during the print process and/or when washed. Pre-washing your fabric is recommended for most projects

• More Specifications: Essex Linen

   

Organic Cotton Sateen

Organic Cotton Sateen is a 100% organic cotton sateen fabric that offers a very soft, smooth hand and subtle sheen. This fabric is easy to sew with a beautiful drape.

• Base color: Optic white
• Width: 56" wide
• Uses: Craft projects, lining for bags & apparel, home & wedding decor, soft accessories
• Care:  Machine wash cool on a gentle/delicate setting, using phosphate-free detergent. Machine dry on a low temperature setting. Iron on the reverse side of the fabric. Dry clean if preferred. Woven fabrics may experience fraying when washed. We recommend serging or stay-stitching 1/4"-1/2" from the cut edge or using a delicates bag when pre-washing.
• Estimated Shrinkage: 1-4% length x 3-4% width – Some shrinkage may occur during the print process and/or when washed. Pre-washing your fabric is recommended for most projects.

• More Specifications: Organic Cotton Sateen

   

Poly Crepe de Chine

Poly Crepe de Chine is lightweight and semi-transparent with a soft drape and delicate hand. For a less sheer result, be sure to select a design with a darker background.

• Base color: White
• Width: 52" wide
• Uses: Blouses & dresses, scarves, semi-sheer curtains, lingerie
• Care: Wash separately in cool water using a gentle machine cycle. Machine dry using a low temperature or permanent press setting and remove promptly to avoid wrinkles.
• Estimated Shrinkage: 0-1% length x 1-2% width - Some shrinkage may occur during the print process and/or when washed. Pre-washing your fabric is recommended for most projects.

• More Specifications: Poly Crepe de Chine

   

Satin

Satin is a 100% woven polyester fabric with an ultra shiny look and a lovely thin hand that softens the more it’s washed.

• Base color: White
• Width: 54" wide
• Uses: Lining for apparel & bags, wedding decor, soft silky accessories, costumes
• Care: Wash separately in cool water using a gentle machine cycle. Machine dry using a low temperature or permanent press setting and remove promptly to avoid wrinkles.
• Estimated Shrinkage: 1% length x 2% width - Some shrinkage may occur during the print process and/or when washed. Pre-washing your fabric is recommended for most projects.

• More Specifications: Satin

   

Seersucker

Seersucker is a 100% cotton fabric with alternating ridges of flat and puckered vertical stripes. This woven fabric is breathable and has no stretch.

• Base color: White
• Width: 52" wide
• Uses: Appropriate for dresses, blouses, top-weight apparel
• Care: Machine wash warm or cold. Use only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Tumble dry low. Warm iron if needed using a pressing cloth or by ironing on the unprinted side of the fabric. Woven fabrics may experience fraying when washed. We recommend serging or stay-stitching 1/4"-1/2" from the cut edge or using a delicates bag when pre-washing.
• Estimated Shrinkage: 2-4% length x 1-2% width - Some shrinkage may occur during the print process and/or when washed. Pre-washing your fabric is recommended for most projects.

• More Specifications: Seersucker

   

Sport Stretch Woven

Sport Stretch Woven is made from 90% REPREVE® recycled polyester microfiber and 10% Spandex. This fast-drying, slight-stretch fabric has a 50+ UPF rating and water-repellent coated finish.

• Base color: White
• Width: 56" wide
• Uses: Board shorts, athletic wear, and other outdoor clothing
• Care: Machine wash warm or cold. Use only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Tumble dry low. Warm iron if needed using a pressing cloth or by ironing on the unprinted side of the fabric. Woven fabrics may experience fraying when washed. We recommend serging or stay-stitching 1/4"-1/2" from the cut edge or using a delicates bag when pre-washing.
• Estimated Shrinkage: 2% length x 2-3% width - Some shrinkage may occur during the print process and/or when washed. Pre-washing your fabric is recommended for most projects.
• Stretch: 4 way stretch, <25% horizontal stretch, <25% vertical stretch
• More Specifications: Sport Stretch Woven