How do you shop for fabric?

When you’re on the hunt for fabric for your latest sewing endeavor, there are a few things to consider to lead you in the right direction, and you have a spectacular collection of patterns and colors to choose from on Etsy. The project or purpose of the fabric will greatly influence this decision. For example, if you need fabric for a winter scarf, you’ll likely want something soft and warm such as wool yarn or fuzzy fleece. For drapery fabric, you may want a thick material to block out the light, or perhaps an airy, sheer fabric to let the sun shine through. Felt is a great option for sewing small crafts, while robust boucle fabric is great for upholstery. Cotton is extremely versatile and is used for many sewing projects such as clothing and as quilt fabric to create beautiful bedspreads. Bring your living room to life with cases for your throw pillows in cheerful florals or add a touch of warmth with a thick blanket made from rich burgundy fleece. There are fabric designs to match various decor and fashion styles, from minimalist designs and solid colors to eclectic patterns and vibrant hues. For those with an eye for antiques, look for sellers with vintage fabric from different eras. If you have a specific idea in mind or you’ve created your own pattern or design, shops on Etsy that create custom fabric might be a perfect fit for you.

What different types of fabric are there?

From silky fine fabrics to thick and cozy textiles, there are many types of fabrics for all of your DIY projects. You’ll find these fabulous fabrics and more in a range of textures, patterns, and colors on Etsy: Cotton: In all kinds of colors and patterns, cotton fabric is a soft, durable fabric that is easy to work with and is used for diverse crafts from making clothing to home decor. Polyester: Polyester fabric feels and looks similar to cotton but it is a synthetic material known for affordability and its quick-drying features. Rayon: As a soft, lightweight, and breathable fabric made from cellulose fibers, rayon fabric is a popular option for clothing. Nylon: With its stretch and water-resistant qualities, nylon fabric is popular for use in tight-fitting clothes or rain jackets. Tulle: Tulle fabric is a net-like material that is sheer and lightweight, which is great for crafting tutus, wedding veils, or other special garments. Linen: Linen fabric is made from natural fibers that are heavier than cotton yet more breathable, making linen desirable for clothing in hot climates. Linen is commonly used for homeware from tablecloths to curtains. Chenille: Fluffy chenille fabric is a densely woven synthetic yarn often used for detailing in upholstery and can highly withstand wear and tear. Fleece: Made from synthetic insulating materials, fleece fabric is super soft to the touch and great for blankets, jackets, and any warm and cozy attire. Burlap: Burlap fabric is sought after for its rustic appeal and is often used for all kinds of crafts, gift wrap, wreaths, and floral arrangements. Silk: Wrap yourself in the shimmering textile of luxurious silk fabric . Silk is a natural material known for its smooth satin texture, durability, and alluring colors, used for clothes and accessories as well as for decor such as rugs and tapestries.

Fabric for Sewing

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BLUE PAISLEY Designer Fabric for Curtain Upholstery cotton material floral paisley print canvas - 55" wide

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Grape Purple Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Pumpkin Orange Linen Fabric by the Metre, Pure Washed & Softened Lithuanian Linen, OEKO Tex Certified, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Blue Grey Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Light Duck Egg Blue Linen Fabric by the Metre, Washed and Softened Pure Lithuanian Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Peach Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed & Softened Pure Lithuanian Linen, Apricot Linen Fabric 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Dusty Turquoise Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Light Cream Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Moss Green Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Lithuanian Linen, Soft & Washed Pure Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Bright White Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Deep Teal Blue Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Pale Pink Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Pink Lilac Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Honey Yellow Linen Fabric by the Metre, Soft Lithuanian Linen, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Linen, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Coral Pink Linen Fabric by the Metre UK Store, OEKO Tex Certified Soft & Washed Pure Lithuanian Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Terracotta Softened Lithuanian Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed 100% Orange Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Grey & Natural Stripes Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Turquoise Blue Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Fuchsia Pink Linen Fabric by the Metre, Soft Lithuanian Linen, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Hot Pink Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57")

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Blush Pink Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Dusty Sage Green Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Dusty Blue Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Soft Lithuanian Linen, Washed Pure Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Light Dusty Pink Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Lime Green Linen Fabric by the Metre, Soft Lithuanian Linen, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Linen, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Avocado Green Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Navy Blue Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Khaki Green Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Golden Mustard Linen Fabric, Softened Lithuanian Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Pure Yellow Linen Fabric, 205 gsm

(1,031)

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Graphite Grey Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Natural Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Lemon Yellow Softened Lithuanian Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed 100% Yellow Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Off-White Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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Blue Stripes Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Oatmeal Cream Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Lithuanian Linen, Soft Beige Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Black Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Coconut Milk Light Grey Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Lavender Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Rose Pink Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Light Sky Blue Linen Fabric by the Metre, Soft Lithuanian Linen, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Linen, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Teal Linen Fabric by the Metre, Deep Turquoise OEKO Tex Certified Washed Pure Lithuanian Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Dark Plum Purple Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Heavyweight Natural Linen Fabric by the Metre 290 gsm, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Lithuanian Linen, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Dark Forest Green Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Brick Red Linen Fabric by the Metre, Soft Lithuanian Linen, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Linen, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Grey Stripes Mélange Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Raspberry Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Lithuanian Linen, Soft & Washed Pure Pink Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Rust Brown Softened Lithuanian Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed 100% Brown Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Pastel Light Mint Green Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

(1,031)

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Fabric for Sewing

BLUE PAISLEY Designer Fabric for Curtain Upholstery cotton material floral paisley print canvas - 55" wide

Grape Purple Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Pumpkin Orange Linen Fabric by the Metre, Pure Washed & Softened Lithuanian Linen, OEKO Tex Certified, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Blue Grey Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Light Duck Egg Blue Linen Fabric by the Metre, Washed and Softened Pure Lithuanian Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Peach Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed & Softened Pure Lithuanian Linen, Apricot Linen Fabric 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Dusty Turquoise Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Light Cream Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Moss Green Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Lithuanian Linen, Soft & Washed Pure Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Bright White Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Deep Teal Blue Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Pale Pink Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Pink Lilac Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Honey Yellow Linen Fabric by the Metre, Soft Lithuanian Linen, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Linen, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Coral Pink Linen Fabric by the Metre UK Store, OEKO Tex Certified Soft & Washed Pure Lithuanian Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Terracotta Softened Lithuanian Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed 100% Orange Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Grey & Natural Stripes Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Turquoise Blue Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Fuchsia Pink Linen Fabric by the Metre, Soft Lithuanian Linen, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Hot Pink Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57")

Blush Pink Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Dusty Sage Green Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Dusty Blue Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Soft Lithuanian Linen, Washed Pure Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Light Dusty Pink Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Lime Green Linen Fabric by the Metre, Soft Lithuanian Linen, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Linen, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Avocado Green Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Navy Blue Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Khaki Green Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Golden Mustard Linen Fabric, Softened Lithuanian Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Pure Yellow Linen Fabric, 205 gsm

Graphite Grey Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Natural Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Lemon Yellow Softened Lithuanian Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed 100% Yellow Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Off-White Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Blue Stripes Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Oatmeal Cream Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Lithuanian Linen, Soft Beige Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Black Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Coconut Milk Light Grey Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Lavender Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Rose Pink Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Light Sky Blue Linen Fabric by the Metre, Soft Lithuanian Linen, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Linen, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Teal Linen Fabric by the Metre, Deep Turquoise OEKO Tex Certified Washed Pure Lithuanian Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Dark Plum Purple Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Heavyweight Natural Linen Fabric by the Metre 290 gsm, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Lithuanian Linen, 145cm (57") Width

Dark Forest Green Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Brick Red Linen Fabric by the Metre, Soft Lithuanian Linen, OEKO Tex Certified Washed Linen, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Grey Stripes Mélange Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Raspberry Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Lithuanian Linen, Soft & Washed Pure Pink Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Rust Brown Softened Lithuanian Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed 100% Brown Linen Fabric, 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

Pastel Light Mint Green Linen Fabric by the Metre, OEKO Tex Certified Washed and Softened Lithuanian Linen 205 gsm, 145cm (57") Width

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