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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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Cotton Classics – Chambray Stripe – Duck Egg

Cotton Classics – Chambray Stripe – Dusty Mauve

Cotton Classics – Chambray Stripe – Magenta

Cotton Classics – Chambray Stripe – Navy

Cotton Classics – Chambray Stripe – Ochre

Cotton Classics – Chambray Stripe – Pale Blue

Cotton Classics – Chambray Stripe – Pale Pink

Cotton Classics – Chambray Stripe – Red

Cotton Classics – Chambray Stripe – Royal

Cotton Classics – Chambray Stripe – Sage

Cotton Classics – Chambray Stripe – Sand

Cotton Classics – Chambray Stripe – Teal

Cotton Classics – Gingham 17mm – Aubergine

Cotton Classics – Gingham 17mm – Black

Cotton Classics – Gingham 17mm – Denim

Cotton Classics – Gingham 17mm – Duck Egg

Cotton Classics – Gingham 17mm – Dusty Mauve

Cotton Classics – Gingham 17mm – Grey

Cotton Classics – Gingham 17mm – Magenta

Cotton Classics – Gingham 17mm – Navy

Cotton Classics – Gingham 17mm – Ochre

Cotton Classics – Gingham 17mm – Pale Blue

Cotton Classics – Gingham 17mm – Pale Pink

Cotton Classics – Gingham 17mm – Red

Cotton Classics – Gingham 17mm – Royal

Cotton Classics – Gingham 17mm – Sage

Cotton Classics – Gingham 17mm – Sand

Cotton Classics – Gingham 17mm – Teal

Cotton Classics – Gingham 9mm – Aubergine

Cotton Classics – Gingham 9mm – Black

Cotton Classics – Gingham 9mm – Denim

Cotton Classics – Gingham 9mm – Duck Egg

Cotton Classics – Gingham 9mm – Dusty Mauve

Cotton Classics – Gingham 9mm – Grey

Cotton Classics – Gingham 9mm – Magenta

Cotton Classics – Gingham 9mm – Navy

Cotton Classics – Gingham 9mm – Ochre

Cotton Classics – Gingham 9mm – Pale Blue

Cotton Classics – Gingham 9mm – Pale Pink

Cotton Classics – Gingham 9mm – Red

Cotton Classics – Gingham 9mm – Royal

Cotton Classics – Gingham 9mm – Sage

Cotton Classics – Gingham 9mm – Sand

Cotton Classics – Gingham 9mm – Teal

Cotton Classics Wide Stripe Poplin – Coral & White

Cotton Classics Wide Stripe Poplin – Dusty Sage & White

Cotton Classics Wide Stripe Poplin – Mid Blue & White

Cotton Classics Wide Stripe Poplin – Mid Grey & White

Cotton Classics Wide Stripe Poplin – Navy & White

Cotton Classics Wide Stripe Poplin – Pale Blue & White

Cotton Classics Wide Stripe Poplin – Pale Grey & White

Cotton Dotted Swiss Dobby Grid Voile – Almond Green

Cotton Dotted Swiss Dobby Grid Voile – Black

Cotton Dotted Swiss Dobby Grid Voile – Ivory White

Cotton Dotted Swiss Dobby Grid Voile – Pebble

Cotton Dotted Swiss Dobby Grid Voile – Pink Nude

Cotton Dotted Swiss Dobby Grid Voile – Rich Cream

Cotton Dotted Swiss Lawn – Amber Leaf on White

Cotton Dotted Swiss Lawn – Rustic Orange Floral on White

Cotton Dotted Swiss with Stripe Nina Voile – Pinky Lilac

Cotton Dotted Swiss with Stripe Nina Voile – Pastel Green

Cotton Dotted Swiss with Stripe Nina Voile – Raspberry Red

Cotton Dotted Swiss with Stripe Nina Voile – Sky Blue

Cotton Dotted Swiss with Stripe Nina Voile – White

Cotton Double Gauze Floral – Hope White | Camel

Cotton Double Gauze Floral – Janet White / Camel

Cotton Double Gauze Floral – Judy White / Camel

Cotton Double Gauze Floral – Marjan /Ginger

Cotton Double Gauze Floral – Zoli Cream / Dark Red

Cotton Double Gauze Floral – Zoli White / Blue

Cotton Double Gauze Floral Sprig – Tiza White / Grey

Cotton Double Gauze Floral Sprig – Tiza White / Ochre

Cotton Double Gauze Forest Animals on Ochre – Tolly