Choosing fabric for a summer dress starts with the silhouette and the exact material you are considering. Construction, composition, weight, finish, opacity, drape, and usable width can vary from one option to another.
Start with the dress design
Consider the shape, lining needs, level of structure, surface appearance, and comfort you want from the finished garment. Those choices guide your fabric comparison.
Compare the specific fabric
Review the product details where they are listed. If feel, color, opacity, or drape is important to your decision, evaluate the actual material before committing to a larger quantity.
Choose quantity for your stage
Retail fabric is available by the yard for a sample or material comparison. For production, wholesale begins at one full roll and roll yardage varies by fabric.
Browse fabrics or contact KBM about a fabric direction for your project.