Blouses & Dresses

Soft draping, almost delicate, cotton with some stretch in it however I would just use as with any cotton unless you want to make a fitted wrap dress. It is on the lighter side, with a tinge of transparency. Will give billowy sleeves if desired. Width: 56" 97% cotton, 3% elastine Italian imported surplus

Soft, textured weave striped cotton shirting with a vintage vibe. Enough body for a soft shirt dress too. Dainty pattern in a taupe and crimson pairing. The quality is excellent.  Width: 58" 100% cotton Italian designer surplus

Lovely and exceptional quality striped cotton, light weight, finely woven, slight transparency very subtle - suitable for blouses, shirts, summer caftans, etc. Produced before this mill was acquired by Loro Piana. Width: 64" cotton linen imported Italy mill deadstock

At first this may look like a simple stripe but upon closer inspection this stripe is extra special especially when looking at the weave on the wrong side. The stripes have varying types if weave on a natural cotton base, the green are raised. The colors are fantastic, everything about this piece shows an attention to detail that is disappearing, this mill has been "acquired" by an industry behemoth. This is one of the pre-sell out rolls. Suitable for shirts, light dresses, gathered skirts, and other types of summer dressings.  Width: 60" Content: 100% cotton Imported Italy designer surplus  

Light and airy, warm ivory slight crinkle viscose with a little bit of poly for the crinkle  10" border along one selvedge pairing with a large olive floral print. A tinge of transparency, this is perfect for summer, the quality is excellent. You cannot feel there is any poly. Blouses and summer dresses, cover ups, caftans.  85% viscose, 15% polyamide Width: 55", including 10" border Imported Italy, designer deadstock

Fine cotton batiste, suitable for underpinnings, vintage inspired sewing, garments, etc. From Calamo silks. Navy looks nice with ivory lace contrast for victorian inspired blouses. Quality is very nice. Width: 55" all cotton deadstock Calamo

Fine cotton batiste, suitable for underpinnings, vintage inspired sewing, garments, etc. From Calamo silks. Perfect for adding with cotton lace. Weave is tight and fine with some crispness. Quality is very nice. Width: 55" all cotton Calamo deadstock

From Calamo silk mills, a very lovely weave of linen and silk, suitable for light for shirts, tops, and dresses.  Width: 45" silk linen blend Calamo silk deadstock

Soft and slinky 3 ply silk crepe, finish is more matte, suitable for dresses, bias, tops, you could make some wide legged pants or lined slacks.  Width: 54" 100% silk Calamo silk deadstock

Special Price! You never know when you will need a little silk tulle. Light and delicate, luxe. Width: 54" 100% silk Calamo silk deadstock

Sandwashed wilk crepe de chine, opaque but is is a little lighter suitable for blouses and lingerie, you could argue a tinge of transparency just more suitable for lighter garments. Width: 54" 100% silk Calamo silk deadstock

A wonderful rayon silk velvet from Calamo silk showroom, drape is nice and soft with a little sheen in the folds. This is a special price please take some for now or later. Width: 54" silk/rayon Calamo deadstock

I just love this, bright bubble gum pink with red polka dots, chiffon with georgette hand for garment sewing. CLASSIC! Width: 45" 100% silk Calamo silk