Fashion & Apparel Sewing

You'll find no shortage of bags here at Online Fabric Store. We have burlap bags, favor bags, tote bags, wine bags, and more. Our wide selection of bags covers a range of storage needs including utilitarian, decorative, and practical uses. Whether you're gardening, party planning, or grocery shopping, we've got you covered. Many of our bags are plain, but can easily be customized with paint, dye, markers, twine, and more.

Faux fur is a soft, luxurious fabric designed to resemble the look and feel of real animal fur. While it's traditionally used in clothing such as hats, costumes, and accessories, it's also great for pillows, lightly used upholstery, and stuffed animals. Faux fur can be found in different styles like Velboa and bear skin. Find all faux fur here.

Georgette fabric is a sheer, lightweight apparel fabric with a crinkly texture that can be used for blouses, dresses, scarves, and other flowy, sheer garments. Georgette, named after the dressmaker Georgette de la Plante, is similar to chiffon fabric but it's a little heavier, more durable, and not as lustrous. It has a dull crepe finish and drapes beautifully. Originally made of silk, Georgette fabric now can be found in nylon, satin, polyester, and other varieties. Due to the sheer, lightweight characteristics of Georgette fabric, its often used for breathable, lightweight apparel and accessories.

Interfacing and stabilizers are typically used between two layers of fabric in apparel and accessories. Stabilizers provide structure for projects like tote bags and crafts, whereas interfacing is generally used to provide more body in apparel projects like shirt collars and facings. The heavier the weight, the more body or structure it provides. Interfacing and stabilizers are available in sew-in and fusible varieties.

Sequin fabric, available in different colors and sizes, is often used for dance outfits, apparel, throw pillows, and event décor. 3mm sequins have metallic sequins that lie flat on the surface, giving it a smooth, shiny look and feel. They are lightweight, stretchy, and have a semi-sheer backing made of a 90/10 polyester/metallic blend. Glitz sequin fabric also has 3mm sequins but they are sewn onto a lightweight stretch mesh nylon backing. These sequins are raised to give a textured look and feel.

Organza is a sheer, crisp, lightweight apparel fabric that is mostly found in evening and bridal gowns. It is known for its volume and body that makes a gown look full. It's transparent and stiffer with a little less of a drape than other sheer fabrics like chiffon. It wrinkles more easily, but creates more volume. Organza is also popular for sheers and wedding and event decorations like table skirts, overlays, and draping.

Lamé is a thin fabric that can be used for apparel and crafts. It's found in a lot of evening wear and trim, but is also popular for DIY projects like table runners and party decor. Theater productions will use lame as a backdrop on stage because of its shimmer and ability to drape easily. Slipper lamé is 100% polyester and has a smooth surface with a little bit of a sheen. Liquid lamé, also made of a 60/40 Polyester/Metallic blend, has a subtle sheen to it with a smooth surface and drapes beautifully.

Fleece is a popular fabric for scarves, blankets, mittens, hats, and jackets because it's so warm and cozy. Tie blankets are particularly popular because there's no sewing involved. Fleece doesn't fray when cut, so hems aren't necessary. Fleece can be found in a variety of colors and prints. Basic fleece is made from 100% polyester and has a soft, smooth surface.

Satin fabric is still often made from silk, but the more popular polyester version today is just as silky smooth and found at a more affordable price. It's great for everything from formalwear and gowns to costumes, dancewear, and event decoration. You can choose from many colors and textures, shiny or matte, but no matter which satin you select it's always associated with a lavish softness and that signature satin sheen. Our premium bridal satin is the perfect material for formalwear and wedding dresses, apparel linings, event décor, and so much more. It's a heavyweight satin with a sleek sheen and a lovely drape fit for a bride.

Faux Suede has a soft and supple texture. Our basic microsuede is a lightweight faux suede made out of fine micro denier polyester fibers. It has the look and feel of real suede at a much lower cost. Sensuede and Ultrasuede® are high performance options for a more luxurious feel and higher-end appearance. Common uses include pillow covers, quilting trim, jackets, and bags.

Taffeta is a crisp fabric that makes a characteristic rustling sound when the surfaces rub together. It has a surface sheen but is not highly reflective like satin. Its stiff hand is a result of its tightly spun threads and close weave, which makes it suitable for garments with structure that hold their shape. It doesn't have a great drape. Originally a silk or linen cloth, the name has Persian origins, meaning to twist or spin and was historically linked with Italy and France.

Cotton jersey fabric is knitted with interlocking loops of yarn making it stretchy. It's different from a woven fabric where the yarns crisscross perpendicular to each other. Jersey, made from cotton, is normally a fine single knit with an obvious right and wrong side but different knit constructions can produce a double faced fabric, like scuba, which is more stable with less stretch. The cotton fiber may be used on its own or mixed with spandex (Lycra) to improve the stretch and recovery of the fabric. The stretch properties of cotton jersey make it ideal for T-shirts, tops, nightwear and underwear.

Charmeuse fabric is a soft, lightweight satin fabric that drapes beautifully. It may be made from silk or more affordably from polyester, but in both cases the floating surface threads give it a luxurious sheen. It differs from satin as it is softer, shinier, and generally lighter in weight, allowing it to flow more freely. Charmeuse is commonly used for linings, lingerie, elegant wraps, evening dresses, dressy shirts and blouses, ties, handkerchiefs, costumes, and event décor. Though originally made from silk, polyester charmeuse is used for many applications because of its affordability.

Gabardine is a twill-weave fabric with a characteristic diagonal texture on its surface. Traditionally, it was made from worsted wool, but cotton, polyester, and mixed fibers are often used today. Gabardine is commonly used for suiting because the close, twill weave makes it a hard wearing cloth that is very wrinkle resistant. It's perfect for jackets, pants, skirts, workwear, uniforms, aprons, and overcoats. It is soft to the touch, making it a comfortable choice for both men's and women's clothing.

Minky (or Minkee) is a super soft variety of fleece fabric that is very warm. It is produced from 100% polyester fiber or microfiber and comes in many colors and textures. It was originally used for babies' products because of its soft feel, which is warm yet lightweight. Now it's also popular for all ages. Minky is ideal for baby blankets, soft toys, bootees, clothes, bibs, and seat covers because it is so soft, warm, and easily laundered.

Chiffon is a beautiful sheer fabric that drapes well and is often used in formal apparel. It has a nice matte finish and is a favorite among apparel makers for prom dresses, blouses, wedding dresses, and veils. It can also be used for the creation of decorations for special events such as draperies, table skirts, and chair ties.

Voile is a beautiful sheer fabric that can be used for a large range of projects including window treatments, apparel and event décor. Voile comes in two different varieties. Traditional voile is 118 inches wide, making it perfect for any project where you need a light weight sheer fabric, and crushed voile, which is 108 inches wide, and adds a little texture while still being light and airy. While lightweight and sheer, voile is a little stiffer than chiffon, and would be the perfect material for a wedding vail, chair sashes, table cloths, or as a lining in a christening gown or any other dress that could use the gentle structure of a nice crisp voile.