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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.

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Ready Made Cuffs / Cuffing / Ribbing – Plain – Red 09

Ready Made Cuffs with Lurex Edge Ruffle / Cuffing / Ribbing – Burgundy

Ready Made Cuffs with Lurex Edge Ruffle / Cuffing / Ribbing – Curry

Ready Made Cuffs with Lurex Edge Ruffle / Cuffing / Ribbing – Rust

Reversible Diamond Jacquard Suiting – Black and White – Deadstock

Rich Two Tone Boucle – Deep Red & Black

Rollo Yarn Dyed Linen and Viscose Irregular Micro Stripe Chambray – Black

Rose & Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Full Bloom – Black Pink

Rose & Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Ham House Fields – Green

Rose & Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Ham House Fields – Navy

Rose & Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Pricilla – Navy

Rose & Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Sweet Jasmine – Ivory Multi

Rose & Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Tulip Fields – Ivory

Rose and Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Darling – Yellow

Rose and Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Ham House Fields – Blue

Rose and Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Ham House Fields – Pink

Rose and Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Indigo Fields – Copen Ivory

Rose and Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Indigo Fields – Jean Blue

Rose Printed Denim – Dark Blue

Royal Antistatic Dress / Jacket Lining Material 73g – Black

Royal Antistatic Dress / Jacket Lining Material 73g – Bottle

Royal Antistatic Dress / Jacket Lining Material 73g – Brown

Royal Antistatic Dress / Jacket Lining Material 73g – Camel

Royal Antistatic Dress / Jacket Lining Material 73g – Cerise

Royal Antistatic Dress / Jacket Lining Material 73g – cream

Royal Antistatic Dress / Jacket Lining Material 73g – Mid Blue

Royal Antistatic Dress / Jacket Lining Material 73g – Mid Pink

Royal Antistatic Dress / Jacket Lining Material 73g – Navy

Royal Antistatic Dress / Jacket Lining Material 73g – Red

Royal Antistatic Dress / Jacket Lining Material 73g – Royal

Royal Antistatic Dress / Jacket Lining Material 73g – Silver

Royal Antistatic Dress / Jacket Lining Material 73g – Turquoise

Royal Antistatic Dress / Jacket Lining Material 73g – White

Royal Antistatic Dress / Jacket Lining Material 73g – Wine

Silk Habotai – Ivory – Fine Lining Material

Small Floral Sprig Dotted Swiss Lawn – Multi on White

Stone Washed Dressmaking Linen Blend – Anthracite

Stone Washed Dressmaking Linen Blend – Aqua

Stone Washed Dressmaking Linen Blend – Black

Stone Washed Dressmaking Linen Blend – Chartreuse

Stone Washed Dressmaking Linen Blend – Dusty Mauve

Stone Washed Dressmaking Linen Blend – Ivory

Stone Washed Dressmaking Linen Blend – Navy

Stone Washed Dressmaking Linen Blend – Ocean

Stone Washed Dressmaking Linen Blend – Pale Pink

Stone Washed Dressmaking Linen Blend – Pale Stone

Stone Washed Dressmaking Linen Blend – Rich Ochre

Stone Washed Dressmaking Linen Blend – Rich Olive

Stone Washed Dressmaking Linen Blend – Rich Red

Stone Washed Dressmaking Linen Blend – Sandrift

Stone Washed Dressmaking Linen Blend – Silver Grey

Stone Washed Dressmaking Linen Blend – Teal

Stone Washed Dressmaking Linen Blend – White

STRETCH Cotton Velvet – Black

STRETCH Cotton Velvet – Midnight Navy

STRETCH Cotton Velvet – Rich Red

Suggy Birds Cotton – Grass Green JERSEY

Super 3 Layer Softshell Water Resistant Fabric – Black

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Aubergine 400

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Black 999

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Deep Red 405

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Fading Rose 092

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Golden Yellow 575

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Ice Green 320

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Ivory Cream 020

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Jewel Turquoise 660

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Navy 600

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Pale Camel 090

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Pickle Green 310

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Rich Peacock 670

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Sapphire Blue 650

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Soft Caramel 090

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Soft Teal 630