Choosing  a dressmaking fabric when on a budget can be difficult choice as many high quality fabrics are often high in price. Here at Calico Laine we have a variety of Fabrics which are lower in price but still excellent quality, including our range of Economy Satins. These fabrics are ideal to be made into a wide selection of garments, most commonly evening wear. Our Economy Satins are very high quality fabrics, but at a very reasonable price making it an ideal fabric choice for those on a budget. Economy Satin is a very versatile fabric which can be used within dressmaking to create a wide range of garments and accessories. Our Economy Satin Fabrics are all 100% polyester with a soft, luxurious feel to them. Coming in a generous width of 150cm, these fabrics are an excellent width for use within dressmaking. Prices for our Economy Satins range from £2.19 to £2.69 per metre depending on the amount you require. These fabrics are also available in complete rolls, either 25 metres or 50 metres, with prices starting from just £59.99. We stock our Economy Satin fabric in a wide range of colours, including bright colours or more subtle colours. Economy Satin is an excellent fabric to be used for dressmaking and is most ideally used for evening wear. Dresses and skirts are the most popular garments to be made with Economy Satin due to the drape of the fabric, however other garments such as tops can also be made from this fabric. Economy Satin is also an excellent choice for creating prom dresses and bridesmaid dresses, again due to the stunning drape and fall of the fabric. Our full range of Economy Satin Fabrics can be seen on our website www.calicolaine.co.uk, where you can also order samples of our fabrics to ensure they're suitable before buying. If you have any problems or queries, don't hesitate to contact our friendly sales team on 0151 3363939 and they'll be happy to help. If you'd like to keep up to date with all our latest news and product information, remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter. And why not sign up to our email newsletter on our website to receive regular emails including product information, offers and exclusive discounts! Until next time, Calico Laine