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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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Jumbo Corduroy Hi Low Fur Backed – Brown

Jumbo Corduroy Hi Low Fur Backed – Cream

Jumbo Corduroy Hi Low Fur Backed – Dusty Fern

Jumbo Corduroy Hi Low Fur Backed – Ice Blue Grey

Jumbo Corduroy Hi Low Fur Backed – Ruby Red

Jumbo Corduroy Hi Low Fur Backed – Soft Black

Jumbo Corduroy Hi Low Fur Backed – Taupe

Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Herringbone Stripe – Brown 07

Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Herringbone Stripe – Dark Grey 32

Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Herringbone Stripe – Denim 27

Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Herringbone Stripe – Silver 02

Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Herringbone Stripe – Yellow 10

Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Pinstripe – Berry 20

Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Pinstripe – Brown 07

Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Pinstripe – Denim 27

Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Pinstripe – Mint 36

Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Pinstripe – Navy 28

Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Pinstripe – Silver 32

Linen and Cotton Yarn Dyed Pinstripe – Yellow 10

Linen and Viscose Barcode Yarn Dyed Stripe – Blue

Linen and Viscose Barcode Yarn Dyed Stripe – Green

Linen and Viscose Barcode Yarn Dyed Stripe – Orange

Linen and Viscose Digital Print Floral No 2 Blue

Linen and Viscose Large Gingham Check – Black

Linen and Viscose Large Gingham Check – Cafe au Lait

Linen and Viscose Large Gingham Check – Dusty Pink

Linen and Viscose Large Gingham Check – Navy

Linen and Viscose Yarn Dyed Candy Stripe – Blue Green 05

Linen and Viscose Yarn Dyed Candy Stripe – Naturals 02

Linen and Viscose Yarn Dyed Candy Stripe – Naturals 06

Linen and Viscose Yarn Dyed Candy Stripe – Pinks 03

Linen Blend Jersey French Terry – Natural Flax

Linen mix Pinstripe – Brown

Linen Union – Natural

Machine Needles – Hemline Klasse JEANS – 5 needles

Marle Floral Babycord – Dusty Purple

Marle Floral Babycord – Dusty Sand

Melange Coat Felt – Ice Blue 37

Melange Coat Felt – Pastel Blush 15

Melange Coat Felt – Pastel Green 33

Melange Coat Felt – Pastel Mauve 23

Melange Coat Felt – Pastel Oatmeal 06

Mirror PVC Stretch – Black

NEW Romance Rainbows Cotton Poplin – Blue on White

NEW Scandi Garden Cotton Poplin – Blue on White

Orange with White Feathers Stretch Fine Jersey – Deadstock

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Black 01

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Dark Grey 02

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Dark Old Green 40

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Dusty Mauve 13

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Indigo 12

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Light Blue 06

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Midnight 05

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Ocean 43

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Pale Blush Pink 07 NEW

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Redberry 39

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – White 04

Organic Eucalyptus Garden Digital Double Gauze – White Green

Organic Triple Gauze Cotton Muslin – Pale Grey

Organic Triple Gauze Cotton Muslin – White

Plain Babycord 21 wale – Black 01

Plain Babycord 21 wale – Dark Brown 31

Plain Babycord 21 wale – Dark Grey 47

Plain Babycord 21 wale – Deep Cerise 76

Plain Babycord 21 wale – Dusty Blue 81

Plain Babycord 21 wale – Dusty Duck-egg 72

Plain Babycord 21 wale – Forest Green 70

Plain Babycord 21 wale – Jewel Turquoise 69

Plain Babycord 21 wale – Light Brown 48

Plain Babycord 21 wale – Navy 03

Plain Babycord 21 wale – Ochre 80

Plain Babycord 21 wale – Pale Blue 73

Plain Babycord 21 wale – Pale Cream 02

Plain Babycord 21 wale – Pale Pink 71