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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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