Animal Print Fabric by the Metre | Leopard, Zebra & Safari Prints

Q: What are the best fabric types for sewing a statement leopard or zebra print dress?

The best fabric depends on how structured or fluid you want your garment to be. For a tight, body-contouring outfit or a striking jacket with excellent structure, choose a dense scuba jersey or a plush printed velour. If your sewing pattern requires a lightweight, flowing, and romantic drape that skims the body without clinging, look toward our printed crepe de chines, silky viscoses, or fine cotton lawns, which offer beautiful movement for summer wear.

Q: Are your illustrated animal print fabrics safe and suitable for nursery items?

Yes, absolutely. The illustrated animal collections visible in our store are predominantly printed onto high-quality 100% pure craft cottons, lightweight lawns, and durable polycottons. These lightweight, woven fabrics are completely breathable, highly durable, and soft against sensitive skin. This makes them exceptional choices for sewing handmade baby garments, customized crib sheets, nursery curtains, quilted play mats, and plush toy linings.

Q: Do I need to focus on print direction when cutting out animal pattern pieces?

Yes, animal prints are almost always directional prints, meaning the pattern has a specific 'top' and 'bottom.' This is particularly true for illustrated animal characters (like foxes or dinosaurs) that must stand upright, as well as distinct zebra or tiger stripes. When laying out your pattern pieces on the fabric roll, ensure that every piece faces the same direction so you don't accidentally sew a panel upside down. We always recommend purchasing a small amount of extra fabric length to accommodate this matching process cleanly.

Unleash your creative side with Fabric Land’s extensive collection of animal print fabrics. Whether you want to make a bold, sophisticated style statement or add a playful touch to a crafting project, our collection has something for everyone. From classic, high-glamour predatory prints that turn heads to charming, illustrated cartoon animal prints designed for children’s bedrooms and apparel, explore our high-quality materials by the metre online today.

Match Your Animal Motifs to the Perfect Textile Base

Because animal patterns cross over into eveningwear, everyday fashion, and home crafting, we stock our collection across an extensive array of specialized structures. Click through to explore our coordinate departments:

Fierce Velvet & Velour Prints: Explore heavy-weight, plush velvet bases featuring traditional leopard, cheetah, and zebra prints with shimmering sequin details—perfect for striking bodycon dresses, evening jackets, and theatrical staging.

Illustrated Children’s Cottons: Source exceptionally soft, breathable 100% craft cottons and polycottons featuring illustrated dinosaurs, safari animals, foxes, and woodland birds for cozy nursery bedding, play mats, and child-friendly crafts.

Performance Scuba & Jersey: Discover excellent stretch recovery options with our statement animal jerseys and heavy scuba fabrics, ideal for high-comfort streetwear, leggings, and performance wear.

Fluid Crepe De Chine & Lawns: Find lightweight, floaty options with an elegant hang—tailored for breezy summer blouses, scarfs, and romantic wrap dresses.

Bird Print Fabric Butterfly Print Fabric Elephant Print Fabric Foxes Print Fabric Leopard Print Fabric Zebra Print Fabric