A fabric for every kind of make

Fabric Types for Every Kind of Make.

From everyday cottons and soft jersey to occasion fabrics, warm textures and materials for the home, start with the fabric type that suits the way you want to make.

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Explore each fabric type with a quick guide, a collection image and a pair of useful starting points. When you are ready, head straight into the full collection.

01

Stretch & performance

Flexible fabrics and finishing details for movement, comfort and close-fitting makes.

02

Finish the edge

Cuffing & Ribbing

Comfortable ribbed knits for cuffs, neckbands, waistbands and a neat, resilient finish.

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Cuffing & Ribbing

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Tubular Cotton Jersey Cuffing - Grey Marl | Truro Fabrics

Tubular Cotton Jersey Cuffing - Grey Marl

Tubular Cotton Jersey Cuffing - Grey Marl

£9.99 GBP
£0.00 GBP £9.99 GBP
Tubular Cotton Jersey Cuffing - Candy Pink | Truro Fabrics

Tubular Cotton Jersey Cuffing - Candy Pink

Tubular Cotton Jersey Cuffing - Candy Pink

£9.99 GBP
£0.00 GBP £9.99 GBP
02

Cotton & everyday wovens

Reliable cloth for shirts, dresses, crafts, quilts and all the projects that begin with a good cotton.

05

Openwork detail

Broderie Anglais

Light cotton with embroidered texture for fresh summer layers and beautifully detailed makes.

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Broderie Anglais

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Cotton Gauze Broderie Anglaise Fabric - Hydrangea

Cotton Gauze Broderie Anglaise Fabric - Hydrangea

Cotton Gauze Broderie Anglaise Fabric - Hydrangea

£14.99 GBP
£14.99 GBP
Cotton Gauze Broderie Anglaise Fabric - Sunflower

Cotton Gauze Broderie Anglaise Fabric - Sunflower

Cotton Gauze Broderie Anglaise Fabric - Sunflower

£14.99 GBP
£14.99 GBP
06

Softly brushed

Brushed Cotton

Cosy cotton and flannel with a gentle surface for shirts, pyjamas and cooler-weather projects.

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Brushed Cotton & Flannel Fabric

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Brushed Cotton Twill Fabric – Daisy Days Khaki – Truro Fabrics

Brushed Cotton Twill Fabric – Daisy Days Khaki

Brushed Cotton Twill Fabric – Daisy Days Khaki

£9.99 GBP
£0.00 GBP £9.99 GBP
Brushed Cotton Twill Fabric – Twinkling Tartan – Raspberry – Truro Fabrics

Brushed Cotton Twill Fabric – Twinkling Tartan – Raspberry

Brushed Cotton Twill Fabric – Twinkling Tartan – Raspberry

£9.99 GBP
£0.00 GBP £9.99 GBP
10

Fine & light

Lawn

Smooth lightweight cotton with a refined feel for blouses, dresses and delicate layers.

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Lawn Fabric

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Cotton Poplin Fabric - National Cornish Tartan 4cm – Truro Fabrics

Cotton Poplin Fabric - National Cornish Tartan 4cm

Cotton Poplin Fabric - National Cornish Tartan 4cm

£10.99 GBP
£0.00 GBP £10.99 GBP
Cotton Poplin Fabric - Cornish Hunting Tartan 4cm – Truro Fabrics

Cotton Poplin Fabric - Cornish Hunting Tartan 4cm

Cotton Poplin Fabric - Cornish Hunting Tartan 4cm

£10.99 GBP
£0.00 GBP £10.99 GBP
12

Naturally puckered

Seersucker

Textured cotton with breathable lift, ideal for warm-weather shirts, dresses and relaxed pieces.

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Seersucker Fabric

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Close-up of blue and navy checkered fabric

Seersucker Mini Gingham Fabric – Blueberry Pie

Seersucker Mini Gingham Fabric – Blueberry Pie

£7.99 GBP
£7.99 GBP
Close-up of blue and navy gingham checkered fabric

Seersucker Classic Gingham Fabric – Blueberry Pie

Seersucker Classic Gingham Fabric – Blueberry Pie

£7.99 GBP
£7.99 GBP
03

Drape, shine & detail

Fluid fabrics and special finishes for pieces with movement, softness and a little theatre.

18

All-out sparkle

Sequin

Textured, light-catching fabric for partywear, costumes and show-stopping details.

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Sequin Fabric

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Embroidered Lace Tulle Fabric - Corded Floral Ivory – Truro Fabrics

Embroidered Lace Tulle Fabric - Corded Floral Ivory

Embroidered Lace Tulle Fabric - Corded Floral Ivory

£81.99 GBP
£0.00 GBP £81.99 GBP
Sequin Tulle Fabric - Matte Chevron Midnight | Truro Fabrics

Sequin Tulle Fabric - Matte Chevron Midnight

Sequin Tulle Fabric - Matte Chevron Midnight

£29.99 GBP
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04

Texture, warmth & structure

Fabric with character, body and comfort for durable garments, tactile layers and considered home projects.

26

Ready to layer

Quilted

Padded fabric with built-in texture and warmth for jackets, bags, throws and more.

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Pre Quilted Fabric

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A close-up of a white pre quilted cotton fabric with a pink and green floral block print pattern, shown in soft folds.

Reversible Quilted Cotton Fabric – Jaipur Vine

Reversible Quilted Cotton Fabric – Jaipur Vine

£24.99 GBP
£24.99 GBP
Reversible Quilted Cotton Fabric - Jaipur Willow

Reversible Quilted Cotton Fabric - Jaipur Willow

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Reversible Quilted Cotton Fabric - Jaipur Willow

£24.99 GBP
£24.99 GBP
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05

For the home & patchwork

Useful materials for curtains, cushions, quilts and the fabrics that turn a house into a home.

28

Frame the room

Curtain Fabric

Fabric with the body and finish needed for curtains that bring colour, warmth and character to a room.

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Curtain Fabric by the Metre

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A close-up of a rolled woven curtain fabric or mat with a fine beige and blue stripe

Extra Wide Curtain and Interiors Fabric - Mini Vera Stripe - Neptune

Extra Wide Curtain and Interiors Fabric - Mini Vera Stripe - Neptune

£24.99 GBP
£24.99 GBP
A roll of green and beige upholstery fabric

Extra Wide Curtain and Interiors Fabric - Mini Vera Stripe - Pistachio

Extra Wide Curtain and Interiors Fabric - Mini Vera Stripe - Pistachio

£24.99 GBP
£24.99 GBP
29

Made for living

Furnishing Fabric

Versatile fabric for cushions, upholstery accents, table settings and thoughtful interior projects.

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Furnishing Fabrics

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Home Furnishing Fabric - Double Width - Padstow Cayenne – Truro Fabrics

Home Furnishing Fabric - Double Width - Padstow Cayenne

Home Furnishing Fabric - Double Width - Padstow Cayenne

£35.00 GBP
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Home Furnishing Fabric - Double Width - Padstow Blue – Truro Fabrics

Home Furnishing Fabric - Double Width - Padstow Blue

Home Furnishing Fabric - Double Width - Padstow Blue

£35.00 GBP
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30

Colour & craft

Patchwork Cotton Fabric

Printed cottons for quilts, gifts, home projects and every colourful block you have in mind.

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Patchwork Cotton Fabric

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272 Thermolam – Insulating Polyester Wadding – Truro Fabrics

272 Thermolam – Insulating Polyester Wadding

272 Thermolam – Insulating Polyester Wadding

£4.70 GBP
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278 Soya Mix - Natural Wadding – Truro Fabrics

278 Soya Mix - Natural Wadding

278 Soya Mix - Natural Wadding

£14.50 GBP
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