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Our extensive fabric range is organised into key collections to make your search as simple as possible. Browse soft, stretchy jersey knits for casual and activewear, breathable linen for summer garments, fluid viscose for dresses and blouses, and textured seersucker for lightweight warmweather makes. Discover delicate double gauze for baby and children’s clothing, classic gingham in a wide range of colours and scales, sturdy denim for jackets and bags, and our ever changing remnants collection for great value off-cuts. Whatever
your project, you will find the perfect fabric here.

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Ruby Star Society

A Playful Mix of Patterns and Colours

Truro Fabrics is proud to stock one of the finest selections of Ruby Star Society fabrics available online in the UK. With over 80 designs spanning premium quilting cotton and canvas, this beloved American brand is celebrated for its bold, joyful and beautifully crafted prints. Browse iconic collections including Speckled, Starry, Selvedge Magic, Washi Plus and Best Day Ever, each offering a wonderful range of colourways to inspire your next quilting, patchwork or dressmaking project. Order any length from just 0.2 metres and enjoy free UK delivery on all orders over £50, from the South West's most trusted independent fabric shop.

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Made to Measure Curtains and Soft Furnishings

Your home is a reflection of your personal style, and there is no better way to customise your space than with bespoke soft furnishings. Our professional Made to Measure service allows you to order custom curtains, Roman blinds and cushions crafted exactly to your measurements and fabric choices. Paired with our beautiful range of home furnishing fabrics from rich cotton velvets and double-width furnishing cloths to iconic Orla Kiely prints and classic laundered linen, the results are truly unique. Use our affordable fabric swatch service to test colours in your own light before you order.

Blue upholstered chair with yellow and patterned custom made cushions, surrounded by green plants and fabric samples.
Modern bedroom with large apex window, with custom made to measure curtains.
Beige pinch pleat made to measure curtains in front of a window with green walls and floral William morris wallpaper.
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Gingham Fabric

Browse our collection of over 110 gingham fabrics, carefully chosen to suit dressmakers, crafters and home sewists of every skill level. From delicate 2mm Japanese cotton micro ginghams in rich seasonal colourways to bold 9mm yarn-dyed checks in navy, red, teal, black and baby pink, classic cotton seersucker gingham and fluid viscose gingham for dresses and blouses, our range brings timeless charm to every project. Whether you are making a summer dress, a shirt, children's clothing or a set of homemade cushions, you will find the perfect gingham here. Order from just 0.2 metres with free UK delivery on all orders over £50.

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PDF Sewing Patterns | Instant Downloads

Discover our collection of PDF sewing patterns from independent designers, available as instant digital downloads. Find dressmaking patterns for dresses, tops, trousers, pyjamas and more, with printable files and clear instructions to help you create your own handmade wardrobe.

Browse our range of downloadable sewing patterns and digital sewing patterns and pair your chosen design with quality dressmaking fabrics from Truro Fabrics.

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Janome Sewing Machines and Overlockers

Truro Fabrics is proud to be an authorised Janome stockist, offering a carefully selected range of mechanical sewing machines, computerised sewing machines and high-speed overlockers to suit every budget, sewing style and experience level. From the sturdy and straightforward Janome 2200XT mechanical machine to the advanced computerised Janome 5060QDC and the professional-grade Janome 6234XL overlocker, we help you find the perfect tool for your sewing room. Buying from an independent, authorised dealer means you benefit from our expert knowledge, honest advice and ongoing support. For customers in Cornwall and the South West, we also provide professional, in-store sewing machine servicing and repairs. Invest in your creativity with a premium Janome machine and enjoy the precision, power and reliability that makes sewing a pure pleasure.

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Fabrics for Dressmaking

Finding the perfect dressmaking fabric is essential for creating garments that fit beautifully, feel comfortable and stand the test of time. At Truro Fabrics, we curate a spectacular range of apparel fabrics sourced from the finest mills across the UK, Europe and beyond. From lightweight, breathable linens and soft cotton lawn to luxurious silk dupion, fluid viscose crepe, warm wool suiting and cosy jersey knits, our collection covers every dressmaking requirement. We describe the weight, drape, handle and opacity of every fabric in detail on our website, helping you choose with complete confidence. Order from just 0.2 metres and enjoy free UK delivery on all orders over £50.

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Deadstock Fabric

Premium End-of-Line and Discontinued Fabrics

Our deadstock, ex-designer, clearance and discontinued fabric collection brings together over 120 exceptional end-of-line and limited-stock fabrics at reduced prices, offering outstanding quality for dressmakers, crafters and interior sewists across the UK. From Italian wool suiting and pure linen to cotton voile, lurex seersucker, cotton chambray and viscose linen blends, every piece in this collection has been chosen for its quality and character. Once these fabrics are gone, they are gone, so browse now and secure your favourites before stock runs out. Order any length from just 0.2 metres and enjoy free UK delivery on all orders over £50.

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Why Choose Truro Fabrics?

As an independent, family-run business with over forty years of heritage, we are
passionate about keeping the joy of sewing alive. We believe that shopping for fabric
online should be as inspiring, reliable and supportive as visiting our physical shop in
Cornwall. Our experienced team is always on hand to offer expert advice on fabric
matching, pattern selection and sewing techniques, ensuring you get the very best results
from your projects. With same-day dispatch before 12:00 noon, free UK delivery on all
orders over £50 and an affordable fabric swatch service, we make it simple to access
premium fabrics wherever you are in the country. Thank you for supporting an independent
UK fabric shop, we look forward to being a part of your next sewing project.

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