How Fabric Pricing and Ordering Works
Glitter & Dance sells fabric in 10 cm increments with no minimum order across supported ranges. Enter the length you need in metres: 0.1 equals 10 cm, 0.5 equals 50 cm and 1 equals one metre. Selected items also qualify for quantity-based pricing: 10% off at 5 metres or more and 20% off at 10 metres or more, calculated per eligible item.
Fabric is sold in 10 cm increments across supported ranges
Buying fabric in smaller increments can help you order closer to what a pattern or costume project requires rather than automatically rounding every fabric and colour to a full metre.
The individual product page is the source of truth for the purchasing unit. Some products may use a different unit, so check the listing before adding a quantity to the cart.
Working out your quantity
Enter the length you need in metres:
- 0.1 = 10 cm
- 0.3 = 30 cm
- 0.5 = 50 cm
- 1 = 1 metre
- 2.5 = 2.5 metres
Use these conversions when the product page shows the price per metre. If a listing shows another unit, follow that product’s information.
How the price works
The product page shows the current price for the purchasable unit shown on that listing. The total depends on the unit price and the quantity selected, before any applicable shipping charges. Prices vary by fabric, construction and finish, so use the live product page for the current figure.
No minimum fabric order
There is no minimum fabric order across the supported fabric ranges. That makes it practical to order a smaller amount for a detail, test piece or single costume, as well as plan fabric for a larger studio project.
Quantity discounts on selected items
Glitter & Dance offers quantity-based wholesale pricing on selected items to all customers. On eligible items, orders of 5 metres or more receive 10% off and orders of 10 metres or more receive 20% off. The threshold is calculated per eligible item rather than across unrelated products.
Out-of-stock and backordered fabric
Glitter & Dance does not generally reserve stock. If a fabric is out of stock, it may be backordered; the typical supplier-to-store timeframe is around 7–10 days. If a supplier has only part of the required quantity available, Glitter & Dance may secure the available stock straight away and backorder the balance at the agreed pricing. Availability and timing should be confirmed for the specific item before planning around a backorder.
Custom costume enquiries are a separate service. One-off custom costumes are accepted, but costume pricing and ordering are handled through the Dance Costumes page rather than through the fabric quantity system.
Before you place a larger fabric order
If colour, finish or coordination matters, ask about a sample before committing to a larger quantity. If you are not sure how much fabric you need, start with the pattern, garment size, fabric width, stretch direction and cutting layout.
Frequently asked questions
Enter 1 for one metre. Lengths are entered in metres in 10 cm steps, so 1.5 is 1.5 metres and 0.1 is 10 cm. Always check the product listing first because the purchasing unit can vary by product.
There is no minimum fabric order across the supported fabric ranges. Many fabrics can be purchased from 10 cm, which is useful for test pieces, trims, panels and smaller costume requirements. On selected items, quantity discounts apply once the per-item threshold reaches 5 metres or more for 10% off, or 10 metres or more for 20% off.
Fabric prices vary by product and can change. The individual product page carries the current price and purchasing unit for that fabric. This page explains how quantity and units work so you can interpret the live product listing correctly before adding the amount you need to the cart.
Glitter & Dance can help you consider the factors that affect fabric quantity. Send the pattern, garment type, approximate size and the fabric you are considering. Fabric width, stretch direction, directional prints or finishes and the cutting layout can all change how much is required.