Apparel Fabrics for Garment Sewing & Accessories
Choose from printed fabrics by the yard for dresses, shirts, skirts, pants, jackets, loungewear, activewear, swimwear, outerwear, bags, and sewn accessories. Our apparel-friendly bases range from lightweight cottons and linen blends to stretch knit, fleece, and structured woven fabrics.
All fabrics are printed to order in the USA and sold by the linear yard. For complete specifications and current pricing across every base, visit Our Fabrics.
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Lightweight shirts, blouses, dresses & loungewear: Cotton Pima Lawn, Cotton Sheeting, Cotton Quilting
Dresses, skirts & polished cotton apparel: Cotton Sateen
Pants, jackets & structured garments: Cotton Twill, Cotton Linen 90/10, Linen Cotton 55/45, Linen 7 Ounce
Activewear, swimwear & athleisure: Poly Spandex 4-Way Knit
Sweatshirts, jackets & cozy apparel: Polyester Fleece
Totes, bags & structured accessories: Cotton Duck, Cotton Sailcloth, Polyester Linen, Libeco Linen P445
Outdoor accessories: Polyester Outdoor
If you are deciding between weights, textures, stretch, or drape, the Ground Fabric Swatch Kit lets you compare the bases in person.
Lightweight & Everyday Apparel Fabrics
Cotton Pima Lawn
Our lightest cotton, Pima Lawn has a silky-smooth hand and graceful drape. It is a refined choice for blouses, tops, skirts, dresses, loungewear, and lightweight accessories.
100% Cotton
2.21 oz/yd²
58.5" printable width
$29.95/yard
Machine wash & dry
Cotton Quilting
Soft, smooth, and stable, Cotton Quilting is easy to cut, sew, and press. Beyond quilting, its light woven construction works well for shirts, summer dresses, skirts, and sewn accessories.
100% mercerized, fully combed cotton
3.2 oz/yd²
42" printable width
$16.95/yard
Machine wash & dry
Cotton Sheeting
A light, breathable cotton with a smooth, stable weave. Cotton Sheeting is versatile for apparel, costumes, loungewear, and other projects where you want a soft woven cotton with more body than lawn.
100% Cotton
3.5 oz/yd²
56" printable width
$29.95/yard
Machine wash & dry
Cotton Sateen
Cotton Sateen has a smooth hand, subtle luster, and more polished drape than our lighter woven cottons. It is a good choice when you want printed cotton apparel with a richer surface and a little more weight.
100% Cotton
5.6 oz/yd²
55" printable width
$34.95/yard
Machine wash & dry
Structured & Natural-Fiber Apparel Fabrics
Cotton Twill
Recognizable by its diagonal weave, Cotton Twill is durable but flexible enough for clothing. Its 8 oz weight is especially useful for pants, jackets, and accessories that need structure without the stiffness of a heavier canvas-style fabric.
100% Cotton
8 oz/yd²
55" printable width
$34.95/yard
Machine wash & dry
Cotton Linen 90/10
This cotton-rich blend adds a touch of linen texture while retaining the dependable body and easy handling of cotton. Its midweight construction is well suited to pants, jackets, and structured apparel.
90% Cotton / 10% Linen
7.37 oz/yd²
55" printable width
$39.95/yard
Machine wash & dry
Linen Cotton 55/45
With more linen than cotton, this blend has a more pronounced natural texture and breathable hand. Its 7.7 oz weight works especially well for pants, jackets, and structured natural-fiber garments.
55% Linen / 45% Cotton
7.7 oz/yd²
55" printable width
$49.95/yard
Machine wash & dry
Linen 7 Ounce
A versatile midweight linen with natural slub, a cool hand, and relaxed character. It has enough body for pants and jackets while retaining the breathable feel that makes linen popular for apparel.
100% Linen
7 oz/yd²
55" printable width
$49.95/yard
Machine wash & dry
Stretch, Swimwear & Cozy Apparel
Poly Spandex 4-Way Knit
A lightweight performance knit with four-way stretch, quick-dry performance, and a soft hand. It is the best choice in our lineup for activewear, swimwear, dancewear, and athleisure.
83% Polyester / 17% Spandex
6.6 oz/yd²
58.5" printable width
$32.95/yard
Machine wash & dry
Polyester Fleece
A soft, easy-care fleece with a printed face and plush back for sweatshirts, jackets, cozy loungewear, blankets, and cold-weather accessories.
100% Polyester
260 GSM · 0.57 mm thick
56" printable width
$29.95/yard
Machine wash & dry
Fabrics for Bags & Sewn Accessories
These heavier bases are better suited to bags and structured accessories than everyday garments. They are included here for customers coordinating apparel with totes, purses, travel bags, or other sewn projects.
Cotton Duck
Cotton Duck is sturdy and densely woven with a firm hand that holds its shape well. It is a practical choice for totes, duffle bags, beach bags, backpacks, and accessories that need more body than garment-weight cotton.
100% Cotton
7 oz/yd²
55" printable width
$34.95/yard
Machine wash & dry
Cotton Sailcloth
Our heaviest cotton base, Sailcloth has a firm hand and substantial body. Choose it for totes, duffle bags, purses, and accessories where structure and durability matter.
100% Cotton
9.14 oz/yd²
55" printable width
$37.95/yard
Machine wash & dry
Polyester Linen
A soft polyester woven to give the look of linen with easier care. Its useful body makes it a practical option for tote bags, duffle bags, beach totes, and other accessories.
100% Polyester
7.3 oz/yd²
55" printable width
$32.95/yard
Machine wash & dry
Libeco Linen P445
A heavier 100% linen with rich slub and substantial body. Libeco Linen P445 is primarily a home décor linen, but its weight and texture also make it an option for structured sewn accessories when a heavier natural linen is desired.
100% Linen
9.6 oz/yd²
54" printable width
$59.95/yard
Machine wash & dry
Polyester Outdoor
A durable, soft polyester made for indoor and outdoor use. Its special print system provides water repellency and 500+ hours of UV lightfastness, making it useful for outdoor accessories and coordinated lifestyle projects.
100% Polyester
7 oz/yd²
55" printable width
$29.95/yard
Water repellent · UV lightfast to 500+ hours · Machine wash & dry
How Our Fabrics Are Printed
Cotton, linen, and natural-fiber blends are direct printed with fiber-reactive inks for rich color, crisp detail, a soft hand, and dependable wash-and-wear performance.
Poly Spandex 4-Way Knit, Polyester Linen, and Polyester Fleece are sublimation printed with fiber-reactive inks. Polyester Outdoor uses a special fiber-reactive ink that provides its water-repellent performance and 500+ hours of UV lightfastness.
Printed fabric arrives finished and ready to sew, so no pre-washing is required.
Ordering Apparel Fabric
Choose an artist-designed fabric from our online catalog or print your own design, then select the base fabric and yardage that fit your project.
Volume discounts are available for larger runs printed on the same base fabric. See Custom Fabric Pricing for current volume tiers.
Not sure which base to choose? Order the Ground Fabric Swatch Kit to compare weight, texture, drape, and stretch in person.
Need Help Choosing?
If you are deciding between fabrics for a garment or accessory project, contact The Textile District and we can help narrow the options.
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Compare All Base Fabrics