Lace Fabric

Lace Fabric by the Metre for Fashion and Lingerie

Lace fabric is an openwork textile with a decorative pattern, made by twisting and looping fine threads together. Most of what you'll find here is stretch lace: it contains elastane, so it moves with the body and is more forgiving to sew than rigid lace. This makes it a solid pick for lingerie, bridalwear, blouses and dancewear where fit and comfort both matter. You order it by the metre, so you can cut exactly what a pattern calls for.

Stretch lace: composition and specs

Our lace is typically a blend of polyamide and elastane, often around 90% polyamide and 10% elastane, though this varies per item so it's worth checking the product page. Width usually sits near 145 cm and weight averages about 145 g/m². That combination gives a fabric light enough to layer but with enough body to hold a pattern without sagging. Some listings also include cotton lace for a more classic, less stretchy finish.

Lingerie and bridalwear applications

Stretch lace is a go-to for bra cups, bralettes and lingerie sets because the give in the fabric means seams don't pull and the fit stays comfortable against skin. For bridalwear, lace does a different job: it adds texture and romance to a bodice, sleeve or veil. Combine it with a lining for coverage where needed, or leave it sheer for a floaty overlay effect on a skirt or sleeve.

Fashion and dancewear uses

Beyond lingerie and bridal, lace shows up in tops, tunics and dresses as a statement panel or full overlay. Dancewear benefits from the stretch too, since performers need fabric that moves without restricting them. If you're working on a garment that needs a similar structured drape but without the openwork pattern, take a look at gabardine fabric or deluxe stretch satin fabric for contrast panels or linings.

Ordering by the metre or in bulk

Order lace fabric by the metre for a single project, or ask about larger quantities if you're running a small studio or production line. Not sure about the shade, sheerness or how much stretch a particular lace has? Order a fabric swatch first, that way you're not guessing at colour or hand-feel from a screen. We also carry matching lace trims in the haberdashery section if your project needs an edge finish.

Pairing lace with other fabrics

Lace rarely stands alone in a finished garment. It's often backed with lining, paired with a stretch fabric for structure, or combined with a textured weave for contrast. If your project calls for something with more visual texture but a completely different feel, boucle fabric or boiled wool fabric work well as companion fabrics for outerwear or structured panels, while cotton twill fabric or tencel twill fabric suit linings and underlays that need to hold their shape.

Find the right lace for your project

Lace fabric here covers stretch lace for lingerie and fitted garments, plus options suited to bridal detailing and dancewear. Order by the metre, request a swatch if you want to check colour and stretch first, and reach out if you need bulk quantities for a studio. Browse the current range and pick the weight and pattern that fits what you're making.

Frequently asked questions about Lace Fabric