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Higgs & Higgs specialise in high quality dressmaking fabrics sold by the metre. We are proud to stock 1000s of dressmaking materials hand-picked to form stunning collections for our customers to enjoy browsing.

Whether it is dressmaking velvet, cottons, or fun children’s prints for your next creation, we have the fabric for you.

If you want to visit our dressmaking fabric store in person, we are based in Gloucester. See here for further details on visiting our materials show room.

We appreciate that when you are investing time and passion in to something, you want to have a material that fits the bill. That’s why we offer up to 5 free samples for just the £1.99 postage fee enabling you to feel and see the drape of your dressmaking textile, before committing.

FAQs

What is the best dressmaking fabric to work with for beginners?

It is definitely easier to work with fabrics that don’t have much / any stretch. If you are new to dressmaking it is probably a good idea to select a fabric that has 0% stretch. Make sure you scroll half way down the Higgs & Higgs product pages to see our item details. You will see stretch width and length percentage detailed there.

It is also a good idea to select a dressmaking pattern aimed at beginners. Again, you will see the targeted ability level detailed in either name or description in all of our patterns.

What is a good summer dressmaking material?

One of the key things to look for when choosing the textile for a flowing spring top or airy summer dress is the fabric weight. You want a lighter weight cotton, linen, voile or double gauze. These are all soft with a nice drape to keep you cool.

Looking for something a little warmer? If it’s a winter garment you’re making, go for heavier wools, cords or jerseys.

You can see all our FAQs here

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100% Cotton Plain Superior Lawn – Blush 45

100% Cotton Plain Superior Lawn – Iced Mint 34

100% Cotton Plain Superior Lawn – Light Turquoise 36

100% Cotton Velvet – Black

100% Cotton Velvet – Dark Navy

100% Cotton Velvet – Royal Blue

100% Cotton Velvet – Royal Purple

100% Pure New Boiled Wool – Black 8100

100% Pure New Boiled Wool – Café au Lait 6005

100% Pure New Boiled Wool – Dark Navy 1229

100% Pure New Boiled Wool – Fawn 5006

100% Pure New Boiled Wool – Frost Blue 0078

100% Pure New Boiled Wool – Grass Green 0013

100% Pure New Boiled Wool – Mauve 3016

100% Pure New Boiled Wool – Ochre 3010

100% Pure New Boiled Wool – Orchid 3017

100% Pure New Boiled Wool – Rich Red 0033

100% Pure New Boiled Wool – Teal 0073

100% Pure New Boiled Wool – Winter Cream 8385

100% Pure New Boiled Wool Fabric – Lime Green 2033

100% Pure New Boiled Wool Melange – Aubergine 5023

100% Pure New Boiled Wool Melange – Indigo 7026

100% Pure New Boiled Wool Melange – Light Mocha 5005

100% Pure New Boiled Wool Melange – Mid Denim 7028

100% Pure New Boiled Wool Melange – Mid Grey 5002

100% Pure New Boiled Wool Melange – Mole Brown 7005

100% Pure New Boiled Wool Melange – Natural 5004

100% Pure New Boiled Wool Melange – Peat 5032

100% Pure New Boiled Wool Melange – Petrol 7038

100% Pure New Boiled Wool Melange – Rust 5009

100% Pure New Boiled Wool Melange – Sand 7004

14oz Unwashed Cotton Denim – Indigo

21 Wale Babycord – Cognac 90

21 Wale Babycord – Curry 83

21 Wale Babycord – Dusty Lilac 84

21 Wale Babycord – Dusty Mint 88

21 Wale Babycord – Hazel 89

21 Wale Babycord – Rich Dark Pine 75

21 Wale Babycord – Rich Petrol 87

21 Wale Babycord – Terracotta 86

21 Wale Babycord – Dusty Denim 93

21 Wale Babycord – Mulberry 92

21 Wale Babycord – Old Rose 91

8oz 100% Cotton Washed Denim – Dark Indigo

8oz 100% Cotton Washed Denim – Mid Blue

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Black 32

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Bordeaux 52

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Cream 39

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Dark Camel 48

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Dark Navy 34

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Dusty Aubergine 57

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Dusty Rose 53

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Dusty Sage 54

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Hunter 47

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Indigo 36

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Light Grey 44

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Mid Blue 37

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Moss 46

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Navy 35

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Ochre 45

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Pale Blue 59

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Pale Pink 58

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Putty 40

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Rich Red 51

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Rust 50

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Soft White 38

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Terracotta 49

8oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Vintage Blue 55

9oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Dusty Mauve

9oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Fuschia

9oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Indigo

9oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Ochre

9oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Pale Grey

9oz Coloured Stretch Denim – Pastel Blush