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Buttermilk Yellow Fabrics: The ‘It’ Colour of SS25
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Buttermilk yellow is the colour of 2025. From Timothee Chalamet’s Givenchy suit at the 2025 Oscars to Sabrina Carpenter’s Miu Miu dress at Variety’s Young Hollywood event, we’ve been seeing this light, summery shade all over the fashion world. Even Vogue is jumping on the buttery bandwagon, labelling it the colour of the season and singing its praises as it hits the runway.
At Good Fabric, we don’t typically love trends – if a colour never goes out of fashion, there’d be a lot less fabric waste in the world. Having said that, we are huge fans of buttermilk yellow fabrics, and if this craze brings more attention to one of our favourite spring/summer hues, we’re here for it.
Buttermilk yellow is soft, creamy, and just a shade away from off-white. It’s not as ‘in your face’ as bright yellow, while still harnessing the sunshine happy vibe of the colour. Elegant, charming, and just a little fun, it’s about time butter yellow had its moment in the spotlight.
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Double Gauze
A lightweight fabric that’s ideal for warmer weather, our Butter Yellow Double Gauze fabric is perfect for easy-breezy skirts and dresses.
We can also see this making a wonderful wide-leg trouser and matching shirt set, bringing a splash of colour to your SS25 wardrobe.
Waffle Fabric
The best way to get cosy in 2025? By sewing up a storm with our Buttermilk Yellow Waffle Fabric. It’s super soft, lightweight, and just the thing for those slightly chilly summer nights; think snuggly PJ bottoms or your new fave dressing gown.
Bonus: it also makes adorable home bits, like tea towels, so your space can feel as fresh and sunny as your sewing stash.
Scalloped Broderie
She’s cute, she’s girly, and she’s perfect for a heatwave. This Butter Yellow Scalloped Broderie fabric is so pretty, with cut-out details providing plenty of airflow on warm days.
Use it to sew dresses, shirts, shorts - anything that shows off this stunning pattern in the best light.
Organic Cotton Jersey
Super soft, extra stretchy, and seriously comfy - Cotton Jersey is that girl. It’s one of the most versatile fabrics out there, and honestly? Everyone needs a few metres in their stash.
Our Buttermilk Yellow Cotton Jersey fabric is made with organic cotton and perfect for sewing tees, cute undies, vests, or even the odd piece of activewear. A total wardrobe staple.
Tulle Fabric
Treat yourself to a Limoncello Yellow Tulle fabric made from 100% organic cotton. This has the most gorgeous drape, no exaggeration!
While it’s a brilliant choice as an overlay to give skirts and dresses extra movement, it also works beautifully on its own. If you’re feeling creative, grab a few metres and start draping to create some catwalk-worthy looks.
Sweatshirt Fabric
Butter yellow is the colour for spring and summer. That being said, in the UK, the weather can still get a little nippy. When it does, bring a drop of joy to overcast days with Buttermilk Yellow Sweatshirt Fabric.
Sew yourself the perfect cosy sweatshirts and hoodies for snuggling around the campfire and stay on trend even when it’s chilly.
Velour Fabric
Feeling boujee? We’ve got you. Our Buttermilk Yellow Velour fabric is giving Juicy Couture with a 2025 aesthetic, and it’s ideal for jumpers, joggers, shorts, and loungewear.
It’s also made from 100% cotton, because eco-friendly fabric is always on-trend.
Gem Pointelle
A go-to for cute loungewear tops and t-shirts, this organic Buttermilk Gem Pointelle fabric will have you daydreaming of picnics in the park and ice creams by the beach.
It’s super soft and breathable, and features the iconic patterning that’s oh-so-pretty.
Derby Rib
Who knew this Buttermilk Yellow Derby Rib fabric would also be buttery soft!
Made with elastane and sustainable TENCEL™ Modal, it gives a whole lot of stretch for fitted tops and dresses that hug your curves. For workout girlies or sewists who love to lounge, this also makes excellent baselayers & loungewear.
Fine Rib
We love the understated elegance of a Fine Rib, and these lengths of buttermilk yellow are just dreamy!
Use yours to sew light tops and t-shirts, but do note there’s no elastane in this eco-friendly fabric.
Needlecord Fabric
Is Butter Yellow Needlecord fabric a guilty pleasure - or just a pleasure?
Either way, this is a fabric that’s perfect for whipping up lightweight dungarees, trousers, or even the odd tote bag.
Play around with the subtle texture for a little bit of fun in your SS25 wardrobe.
Why We Love Butter Yellow Fabrics
Buttermilk yellow fabrics aren’t overpowering. They bring a little bright colour to your wardrobe without taking over your look. It’s a shade that looks brilliant on its own - check out Kate Middleton’s ever so classy butter yellow dress - but can also complement so many other colours you already have in your wardrobe. Emily Ratajkowski’s blend of buttermilk yellow, black, and brown is a perfect example of just how many tones this shade works with.
Dare we say it - could buttermilk yellow fabric be the new white?
Shop Our Buttermilk Yellow Fabrics
Okay, enough drooling over butter yellow fabrics! Now’s the time to put the SS25 trend into action and pick out your favourites to sew this season. Remember, too, that buttermilk yellow isn’t just for summer, it’s for life - reduce waste by sewing what you love rather than following short-lived trends.
Shop our edit of buttermilk yellow fabrics or book an appointment at our Wimbledon studio to see the selection in person.
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