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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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Boiled Wool Crepe – Snowy Beige 179

Boiled Wool Crepe – Soft Pale Pink 885

Boiled Wool Crepe – Soft Shell Pink 092

Boiled Wool Crepe – Tangerine 505

Boiled Wool Crepe – Wine Red 410

Breeze Yarn Dyed Linen and Cotton Chambray – Pale Washed Blue

Breton Stripe Jersey Dress Fabric – Blue/Beige

Breton Stripe Jersey Dress Fabric – Chestnut/Pink

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Breton Stripe Jersey Dress Fabric – Cream/Black

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Breton Stripe Jersey Dress Fabric – Navy/White

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Breton Stripe Jersey Dress Fabric – Sage / Pistachio

Breton Stripe Jersey Dress Fabric – Tangerine/Bonbon

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Breton Stripe Jersey Dress Fabric – White/Vanilla

British Wool Tweed Suiting – Black and Grey Herringbone

British Wool Tweed Suiting – Cranberry and Grey Herringbone 31

British Wool Tweed Suiting – Herringbone Peat

British Wool Tweed Suiting – Ochre Birds Eye Tweed 28

British Wool Tweed Suiting – Purple and Grey Herringbone 29

British Wool Tweed Suiting – Red and Pink Herringbone 24

Brushed Back Sweatshirt Melange Plain Cotton Jersey – Crushed Raspberry 22

Brushed Back Sweatshirt Melange Plain Cotton Jersey – Curry 26

Brushed Back Sweatshirt Melange Plain Cotton Jersey – Dark Grey 03

Brushed Back Sweatshirt Melange Plain Cotton Jersey – Light Grey 02

Brushed Back Sweatshirt Melange Plain Cotton Jersey – Mellow Yellow 25

Brushed Back Sweatshirt Melange Plain Cotton Jersey – Pale Pink 14

Brushed Back Sweatshirt Melange Plain Cotton Jersey – Pumpkin 31

Brushed Back Sweatshirt Melange Plain Cotton Jersey – Rose Pink 33

Brushed Back Sweatshirt Melange Plain Cotton Jersey – Tangerine 24

Brushed Cotton Flannel Check – Autumn – Navy

Brushed Cotton Flannel Check – Autumn – Rust

Brushed Cotton Green Daisy – Green

Bubble Corduroy Fabric – Dusty Rose

Bubble Corduroy Fabric – Old Green

Bubble Corduroy Fabric – Soft Black

Bubble Corduroy Fabric – Soft Khaki

Bubble Corduroy Fabric – Soft Peat

Bubble Corduroy Fabric – Soft Sand

Bubble Faux Fur Corduroy Fabric – Blush

Bubble Faux Fur Corduroy Fabric – Cream

Bubble Faux Fur Corduroy Fabric – Grey Green

Bubble Faux Fur Corduroy Fabric – Moss Green

Bubble Faux Fur Corduroy Fabric – Navy

Bubble Faux Fur Corduroy Fabric – Rust

Bull Denim Loomstate 100% Cotton Heavyweight – Natural

Cable Knit Fabric Jersey – Brown Melange h5007

Cable Knit Fabric Jersey – Camel h5006

Cable Knit Fabric Jersey – Golded Yellow h5010

Cable Knit Fabric Jersey – Lavender h3028

Cable Knit Fabric Jersey – Mint h5037

Cable Knit Fabric Jersey – Pastel Ochre h3010

Cable Knit Fabric Jersey – Persimmon Orange h5009

Cable Knit Fabric Jersey – Scarlet h5019

Calico – Double Width – 240cm 94 inches

Calico – Quilters Pre Washed 137cm 53 inches

Chalk Stripe Yarn Dyed Linen and Viscose Pinstripe Chambray – Dark Navy

Chalk Stripe Yarn Dyed Linen and Viscose Pinstripe Chambray -Black

Chiffon Hearts Black & White – Deadstock

Circular Cotton Jersey Ribbing Cuffing – Black

Circular Cotton Jersey Ribbing Cuffing – Marl Dark Grey

Circular Cotton Jersey Ribbing Cuffing – Marl Mid Grey

Circular Cotton Jersey Ribbing Cuffing – Navy

Circular Cotton Jersey Ribbing Cuffing – Taupe Melange

Circular Cotton Jersey Ribbing Cuffing – White

Coat Weight Tartan Check Donard – Pink

Coloured Stretch Denim 7oz – Light Grey 16

Coloured Stretch Denim 7oz – Sand 10