Crepe is one of the most popular Dressmaking Fabrics to a range of people including many high end fashion designers. Crepe has such a fabulous appearence and crisp texture that can create the best of garments for any occasion. It is a very heavy fabric that creates comfort, a feminine drape and a distinct elegance which is why its worn by many celebrities. [caption id="attachment_7922" align="alignleft" width="210"]Lanvin Crepe Dress Cheryl Fernandez-Versini wears a stunning crepe gown by Lanvin.[/caption] This Dressmaking Fabric was recently worn by Cheryl Fernandez-Versini on saturday nights live show of the x factor. Her beautiful gown was designed by Lanvin and created such an elegant and feminine glamour making everyone stunned by her mesmerising appearance. The dress was floor length and fitted Cheryls figure perfectly. It had a distinct feature of a huge ruffle on one shoulder making the gown more eye-catching and phenomenal. The gown was a stunning £3,585 which to many of us is a lot of money and also with the dress being a vibrant emerald shade it made everyone green with envy. Here at Calico Laine we sell a variety of crepe Dressmaking Fabrics for you to create your very own Cheryl gown. One version of crepe we stock is the cheapest of our crepes being £6.99 per metre. This fabric is 100% polyester and is popular for its beautiful drape and rich appearance making it perfect for dresses, skirts, blouses and many other garments. Our other crepe fabric rises to £12.99 per metre and has a mix of 64% polyester 33% rayon 3% spandex making it a lot more heavier and better quality. This Dressmaking Fabric makes up a eye-catching gown perfect for special occasions and events where you want to be the envy of everyone. [caption id="attachment_7923" align="alignright" width="180"]Meadow Crepe Fabric Meadow Crepe Fabric[/caption] If you would like your very own Lanvin gown why not purchase one of our crepe Dressmaking Fabrics to create your own own. We have a variety of shades available in a range of crepe materials that are excellent for creating your perfect look.