Choosing a Dress Fabric for your garment is very important as you want to pick a fabric that will work well with your pattern to give the right aesthetic and fit. With many patterns it may be suggested that you need a lining for your garment and although the outer fabric of your garment is arguably the most important it is paramount that the correct dress lining is chosen to make your item sit right. Lining is a Dress Fabric usually used for skirts, dresses, coats and jackets. It provides a protective layer between the outer fabric and undergarments adding warmth and comfort to your garment. It can be used to provide an extra layer if the outer fabric is particularly lightweight so that the clothing can not be seen through. It is also used as a way to keep the outer fabric smooth and can conceal construction areas on the piece such as interfacing, padding or seams. Additionally lining Dress Fabric can help extend the life of your clothing as well as giving you more comfort. If you are working with a stretch Dress Fabric such as jersey or lycra and would like to use a lining underneath then our range of stretch dress lining may be just what you need. These, as with our standard dress lining are anti static. They are slightly heavier in weight and the stretch in them gives a more fitted look to your outfit. Our most popular Dress Fabric for lining at Calico Laine is our 100% polyester dress lining. A favourite with our customers, this smooth, flowing fabric is easy to work with and great value for money. This fabric has been treated so that it is anti-static which is an ideal feature in a lining fabric as it means that you will not experience any static electricity from your garment while wearing it giving you the highest level of comfort. Available in a large range of colours, there is always a colour that is bound to suit your project.