August's 5-Star Fabric Favourites: Reviewed by You
As August has come to a end, we’re excited to share the fabrics that our customers have been raving about this month. From vibrant prints to luxurious textures, these top-rated picks have earned glowing 5-star reviews for their quality, versatility, and style. Whether you’re planning your next project or simply looking for inspiration, these customer favourites are sure to spark your creativity!
Retro Rhythm
This 100% viscose poplin fabric is designed to captivate with its bold geometric and abstract patterns. Featuring a striking mix of black, cream, and vibrant orange, this fabric offers a unique visual appeal perfect for fashion-forward creations.
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★★★★★
Reviewer Jeanette says: "Have made a lovely blouse with this. Lovely material."
Tencel Lawn - Waterfalls
Sustainably sourced Tencel™ lawn fabric featuring an abstract blue print on a white ground, This whisper soft cloth simply melts into your hand, it’s comfortable to wear, lightweight and airy – you’ll feel as though you haven’t got anything on!
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★★★★★
Reviewer Karol says: "Very happy with the fabric, beautiful pattern. It feels incredibly light and silky. It drapes beautifully for the long summer dress I am making."
Challis - Dixie
Beautiful quality printed 100% viscose challis fabric, with a small-scale floral design in pink, white and yellow on a black ground. The lightweight and breathable nature of this material ensures comfort, while its beautiful drape adds fluidity and grace to your garments.
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★★★★★
Reviewer Pamela Gibbard says: "I was looking for something pretty to update my rather 'black' wardrobe. This fabric is lovely to look at and feel while I choose an appropriate dress pattern."
Printed Velour Fleece - Teddy Peach
This luxurious fleece fabric features a unique and adorable embossed bear design on a velvet face. This 154cm wide fabric is made from a blend of 95% polyester and 5% elastane, ensuring exceptional softness, stretch and durability.
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★★★★★
Reviewer Pip says: "I purchased the peach fleece to make my granddaughter a teddy, when she saw it, she fell in love with it and wanted it for a blanket, so I won all round no sewing lol, Croft mill is my first port of call for fabric and the service is brilliant!!"
Filo Bella
Super fine Italian cotton fabric with a sophisticated dark navy hue. Woven in Italy by the renowned Albini, this has come to us as deadstock from a high street brand. This lightweight cotton shirting is not only a pleasure to wear but also a joy to work with; making your sewing projects a delightful experience.
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★★★★★
Reviewer HMJ says: "Beautiful fabric which I’ve used to make a tailored shirt. Very pleased with the results and will definitely order more fabric from Croft Mill in future. I’m very impressed with the quality of the fabric and the reasonable prices."
Printed Satin Lining - Forest
Forest green satin lining fabric made from 100% polyester featuring a leaf printed design. This designer lining would be ideal for those special occasion garments which you want to add an extra bit of love too! This elegant green leaf pattern is wrinkle resistant and retains its shape so that you feel classy every time you wear!
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★★★★★
Reviewer Laura J says: "Lovely heavy lining, good quality and super colour. Really special, for a winter coat."
Sewing Room - Little Nanna
Crafted from 100% cotton, this beautiful fabric features blue & grey flowers elegantly contrast against the soft cream backdrop. The intricate detailing and bold design ensure that your creations will bloom with elegance and charm.
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★★★★★
Reviewer Jen says: "As always, lovely fabric, very soft and pretty, great value for money……why shop anywhere else?! Thank you, Croft Mill."
Viscose Crepe - Violaine
Our ex-designer, deadstock viscose crepe fabric features a stunning abstract hazy animal print in dark and light shades of purple with hints of white and yellow. This fabric has a beautifully soft hand with a crepe-textured finish and floaty nature, enhanced by a lightweight composition which means it drapes and flows with grace.
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★★★★★
Reviewer Karol says: "Nice summer fabric, exactly as pictured. Very pleased will make a nice summer dress."
Bonded Cotton - Auburn Moon
This double-sided cotton fabric is ideal for creating timeless trench coats or mackintosh-style rain-wear. With a gabardine weave, one side boasts a striking half moon print in red, while the other side has a solid auburn ground. Proudly made in the UK!
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★★★★★
Reviewer Marietta says: "Lovely quality fabric at a reasonable price. I’ve not started my project yet, but I plan to make a Closet Core Kelly anorak. Croft Mill are my go-to online fabric supplier."
Kentish Wool
This black and white Prince of Wales check fabric, made from 100% wool, offers a beautifully soft feel with a slightly textured hand. Crafted in Yorkshire, this deadstock tweed is not only warm and breathable but also wrinkle-resistant, making it a versatile and luxurious choice for your next project.
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★★★★★
Reviewer Basia says: "Absolutely stunning fabric. Lovely, quality wool; a perfect balance of softness and a good weight. It will be perfect for anything needing structure or soft tailoring, in my case a pencil skirt."
Rib Jersey - Cosmic - Purple
This cotton stretch ribbed jersey fabric features a vibrant, comic-like abstract print in shades of purple, yellow, brown, green, blue & more. Ideal for crafting tops, dresses, and skirts, this stretchy, soft material combines comfort with a playful, eye-catching design.
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★★★★★
Reviewer Colette says: "This is the first fabric I bought from Croft Mill, and I am very pleased. It is beautiful fabric so I hope my sewing skills will do it justice. I will definitely buy from this company again."
We hope you found inspiration for your next project among these customer favourites. If you decide to try any of these fabrics yourself, we’d love to hear what you think.
Don’t forget to leave a review and share your experience with our community—your feedback helps others find the perfect fabric too!
Happy sewing!
