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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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Double Gauze – Sevia Floral – Pink

Double Gauze – Sevia Floral – White / Blue

Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Old Rose 15

Double Gauze Gold Dot – Camel

Double Sided Double Gauze Cotton Plain – Dark Grey & Rose 05

Double Sided Double Gauze Cotton Plain – Pink & Palest Grey 02

Double Sided Double Gauze Pink Check Gingham

Double Sided GINGHAM Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Aqua Green 17

Double Sided GINGHAM Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Black 01

Double Sided GINGHAM Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Dusty Berry 27

Double Sided GINGHAM Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Grey 03

Double Sided GINGHAM Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Navy 05

Double Sided GINGHAM Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Ochre 11

Double Sided GINGHAM Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Red 20

Double Sided GINGHAM Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Soft Indigo 12

Double Sided GINGHAM Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Soft Mint 08

Double Sided GINGHAM Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Soft Pink 07

Double Sided Quilted Double Gauze Cotton – Marjan Double Gauze – Caramel

Double Sided Quilted Double Gauze Cotton – Marjan Double Gauze – Forest

Double Sided Quilted Double Gauze Cotton – Marjan Double Gauze – Lime

Dressmaking Cotton Dobby Fine Lawn – Baby Blue

Dressmaking Cotton Dobby Fine Lawn – Light Green

Dressmaking Cotton Dobby Fine Lawn – Pale Cream

Dressmaking fine cotton poplin floral fabric – Diana White

Dressmaking fine cotton poplin floral fabric – Ditsy Cream

Dressmaking Gingham Check Linen & Cotton – Natural

Dressmaking Gingham Check Linen & Cotton – Pink

Dressmaking Gingham Check Linen & Cotton – Silver Grey

Dressmaking Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Herringbone Stripe – Brown 07

Dressmaking Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Herringbone Stripe – Denim 27

Dressmaking Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Herringbone Stripe – Olive Grey 32

Dressmaking Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Herringbone Stripe – Silver 02

Dressmaking Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Herringbone Stripe – Yellow 10

Dressmaking Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Pinstripe – Berry 20

Dressmaking Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Pinstripe – Brown 07

Dressmaking Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Pinstripe – Denim 27

Dressmaking Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Pinstripe – Grey 02

Dressmaking Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Pinstripe – Mint 36

Dressmaking Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Pinstripe – Navy 28

Dressmaking Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Pinstripe – Yellow 10

Dressmaking Linen and Viscose Barcode Yarn Dyed Stripe – Blue

Dressmaking Linen and Viscose Barcode Yarn Dyed Stripe – Green

Dressmaking Linen and Viscose Digital Print Floral No 2 Blue

Dressmaking Linen and Viscose Large Gingham Check – Black

Dressmaking Linen and Viscose Large Gingham Check – Cafe au Lait

Dressmaking Linen and Viscose Large Gingham Check – Navy

Dressmaking Linen and Viscose Yarn Dyed Candy Stripe – Blue Green 05

Dressmaking Linen and Viscose Yarn Dyed Candy Stripe – Naturals 02

Dressmaking Linen and Viscose Yarn Dyed Candy Stripe – Naturals 06

Dressmaking Linen and Viscose Yarn Dyed Candy Stripe – Pinks 03

Dressmaking Linen Blend Jersey French Terry – Natural Flax

Dressmaking Linen Union – Natural

Dressmaking Stripe Linen & Cotton – Natural

Dressmaking Stripe Linen & Cotton – Pink

Dressmaking Stripe Linen & Cotton – Silver Grey

Egyptian Cotton Muslin White

Embroidered Daisy Dotted Swiss Dobby Voile – Blue

Embroidered Daisy Dotted Swiss Dobby Voile – Pink

Erica Sweetest Floral JERSEY – Navy

Ex. Designer Fine Twill Weave Cotton Shirting / Poplin – White – Micro Stripe

Fil et Fil Cotton Shirting with Stretch – Pale Pink

Floral Cotton Poplin Toile Roses Pink / Pale Pink

Floral Digital Blue Peony Viscose and Linen – Blue

Floral Digital Watercolour Hares Ear Linen Cotton – Multi

Floral Digital Watercolour Meadow Linen and Cotton – Multi

Floral Vibrant Rose Ramie and Cotton – Pink

Floral Watercolour Wild Rose Double Gauze – Pink

Floral Watercolour Wisteria Double Gauze – Pink

FRENCH COTTON LAWN – Blossom Garden – Multi on Black

FRENCH COTTON LAWN – Folie Pastel Garden – Ivory Pink

FRENCH COTTON LAWN – Hanevo Little Garden – Blush

FRENCH COTTON LAWN – Obia Sweetest Floral – Nettle Green

FRENCH COTTON LAWN – Pinchi Floral – Thyme

French Double Gauze Plain – Forest