Denim Fabric
Discover the perfect denim fabric for your next project with our premium selection, available to UK dressmakers and designers. Whether you’re creating timeless jeans or stylish jackets, our fabric range offers a variety of weights, washes, and finishes to suit every need. From classic indigo to modern stretch denim, our collection combines quality and versatility, ensuring your creations stand the test of time. Sourced with care and delivered across the UK, our denim fabrics are ideal for both beginners and seasoned sewers. Explore our range today and bring your denim dreams to life!
Why Choose Our Denim Fabrics?
- Premium Quality: Our textile fabrics are crafted from the finest cotton and cotton blends, ensuring durability and comfort.
- Versatility: Whether you’re creating casual wear or high-fashion pieces, our diverse range of denim weights and textures will suit your needs.
Our Denim Fabrics
We stock a range of different types of denim fabric in the UK:
Rigid Denim
Experience the authenticity of rigid denim, over time this fabric will offer a unique opportunity for personalising your garments, developing a one-of-a-kind fade over time.
- Weight: 12 oz – 15 oz
- Colour: Deep indigo, black
- Ideal For: Jeans, jackets, and accessories
Stretch Denim
Our stretch denim fabric blends cotton with elastane, providing comfort and flexibility without compromising the classic denim look. Ideal for form-fitting garments, it ensures ease of movement and a flattering fit.
- Weight: 10 oz – 12 oz
- Colour: Light wash, medium wash, dark wash
- Ideal For: Skinny jeans, jeggings, and dresses
Washed Denim
Pre-washed for softness and a broken-in feel, our washed denim fabrics are available in various washes, from light to dark. This fabric offers a comfortable, lived-in look right from the start.
- Weight: 10 oz – 14 oz
- Colour: Light blue, medium blue, dark blue
- Ideal For: Casual wear, shirts, and skirts
Explore Our Collection
Dive into our Denim Fabric Collection today and find the perfect material for your next project. Whether you’re aiming for a classic, rugged look or a modern, chic design, our diverse selection ensures you’ll find exactly what you need. Shop now and experience the timeless appeal of these wonderful fabrics.
We also stock a range of chambray fabric. Want to understand the difference between denim and cjhambray fabric.
Sewing Denim Fabric
There are a couple of key tools for sewing effectively with denim fabric. A denim sewing needle is best for penetrating thick, dense fabric like denim. You can use standard Gutermann sew all thread but we also like the specialist Gutermann Denim thread in gold, perfect for top stitching and giving a professional finish.
What Material is Denim Made Of? Understanding Denim Fabric
Denim is a durable and versatile fabric that has become a staple in fashion worldwide. But what material is denim made of, and what makes it so unique? Denim is primarily crafted from cotton, a natural fibre known for its softness, breathability, and strength. The cotton fibres are woven in a specific twill pattern, which gives denim its characteristic diagonal ribbing and rugged texture.
In some cases, denim may also be blended with synthetic fibres like polyester, spandex, or elastane to enhance its stretch, durability, or shape retention. However, traditional denim is made entirely of cotton, making it a natural and comfortable choice for everyday wear.
So, what fabric is denim? It’s a tightly woven cotton twill fabric, often dyed with indigo to achieve its iconic blue colour. Whether you’re looking for classic jeans, jackets, or skirts, denim’s unique material composition ensures it remains a timeless and practical choice for any wardrobe.