@Francesca I had considered that, but a) I don't think I have a pot big enough for the dress fabric and would worry about getting an even colour and b) being as the fabrics would be different composite fibres, again I'd worry about them matching.
@BrendaP that's what I'm finding. I was just thinking last night that maybe the cotton is the best idea as it will probably crease and although underlining would help, I'm not sure what I'd used with a stretch fabric. Maybe I'll need to change to a crepe
@Manuela thank you, I'd found those but they are not really the right shades, too light or too blue. I need something yellow/warm based as I'm autumn colouring (yes I've had my colours done!), plus I really really want to wear either of these shoes that I have
Will have a look at the other sites, thank you ladies for your suggestions.