There are thousands of different fabrics to choose from for your dress design – so, how do you know which fabric is the best choice? In this article, we’ll show you our top 10 fabric picks for sewing modern wedding dresses. Whether you’re aiming for a minimalist look or a gown with dramatic flair, understanding the fabrics available will help you make an informed decision that aligns with your vision for your big day.
1. Bridal Thick Satin Fabric | 395 Satin
Polyester thick 395 satin is low-luster blended satin that sews easily and benefits from underlining to maintain shape. Looks gorgeous as bridal gowns, ball gowns, evening dresses, tablecloths, and backdrops. Sold by the yard.


2. Glossy Soft Satin Formal Dress Fabric
Glossy South Korea satin fabric for sale by the yard. High-quality medium-thickness supple glossy satin for making formal dresses and bridal gowns.


3. Glossy and Smooth Elegant Soft Stretch Satin Fabric
This noble and elegant soft satin has a delicate sheen and smooth texture, slightly elasticity, with a smooth feel akin to silk. It drapes well, feels comfortable with good moisture absorption, and high abrasion resistance, and is not prone to pilling.


4. Soft and Glossy Drape Thin Satin Fabric
This kind of soft satin is thinner and smoother, with better gloss and drape. It is very suitable for making sleek evening dresses and prom gowns. No stretch.


5. Mikado Satin Fabric - Bridal Stiff & Thick Twill Satin
Polyester luxury twill weave stiff thick mikado satin fabric for sale by the yard. It’s a classic bridal fabric with a twill weave, heavy-weight, structural yet flexible in drape, and tactile feel. Giving structure and volume to the wedding dresses and evening gowns with our Mikado satin material.


6. Ivory Soft Thick Crepe Matte Satin Bridal Fabric
This light ivory thick crepe matte satin features its softness, slight elasticity, and beautiful draping, which is often used in making fitted wedding dresses and formal gowns to reach an elegant look.


7. Ivory Thickened Tangled Yarn Linen Chiffon Fabric
Elegant ivory thickened dense tangled yarn chiffon fabric by the yard. The yarns are woven together in a dense, messy pattern, creating a visually interesting surface. It's soft, slightly stretchy, and has a good drape, making it suitable for a variety of garments and home decor applications.


8. Shiny Acetate Satin Evening Dress Fabric
Shiny acetate satin fabric by the yard for high quality evening dresses. Bright color, bright appearance, touch smooth, comfortable, luster, performance are close to mulberry silk. Width 150cm.


9. Double-knit FDY Spandex Fabric
Fully drawn yarn fabric by the yard. FDY fabric is an exceptionally soft fabric that drapes beautifully. It's the perfect choice for draped evening prom dresses and bridal gowns. 95% polyester 5% spandex.


10. Silk-like Shiny Smooth Thin Soft Charmeuse Satin Fabric
Shiny thin satin fabric for sale by the yard. The affordable polyester silk-like charmeuse satin is shiny smooth, soft, lightweight, thin, with almost no elasticity, and widely used for special occasion dresses and home decor fashion. It creates a beautiful structure for evening gowns, upscale blouses, and skirts.


To complete your dream wedding dress, OneYard offers an extensive range of luxurious fabrics, such as lace, chiffon, velvet, and sequin. Discover the perfect fabric to elevate your bridal vision.