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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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H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Black 01

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Blue Shadow 44

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Coral 31

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Cream 05

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Dark Brown 08

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Dark Cherry Red 35

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Dark Green 36

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Dark Old Green 47

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Dark Rich Magenta 30

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Dusty Light Coral 42

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Dusty Mauve 18

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Dusty Pickle 46

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Flax 06

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Grey / Beige 03

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Ice Blue 19

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Lagoon 27

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Light Pink 17

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Light Sand 33

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Mink 07

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Mint 29

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Moss 25

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Mustard Yellow / Gold 24

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Navy 04

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Nude 45

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Red 10

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Rust 37

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Tangerine 39

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Teal 20

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – Very Pale Grey 26

H & H Bio Washed 100% Dressmaking Linen – White 02

Harry Washed Floral 100% Dressmaking Linen – Cream / Mink

Hi and Low Jumbo Cotton Corduroy – Cream

Hickory Washed Denim Stripe Twill with Elastane – Beige 552

Hickory Washed Denim Stripe Twill with Elastane – Black 69

Hickory Washed Denim Stripe Twill with Elastane – Green 310

Hickory Washed Denim Stripe Twill with Elastane – Indigo 1701

Hickory Washed Denim Stripe Twill with Elastane – Mid Indigo 401

Hickory Washed Denim Stripe Twill with Elastane – Navy 8

Hickory Washed Denim Stripe Twill with Elastane – Pink 1417

Hickory Washed Denim Stripe Twill with Elastane – Red 15

Hickory Washed Denim Stripe Twill with Elastane – Royal Blue 5

Hickory Washed Denim Stripe Twill with Elastane – Sea Green 1807

I Blues Recycled Stretch Denim 9oz – Black 01

I Blues Recycled Stretch Denim 9oz – Dark Indigo 04

I Blues Recycled Stretch Denim 9oz – Light Blue 06

I Blues Recycled Stretch Denim 9oz – Medium Blue 05

Irregular Weave Washed Cotton Slub Dotty – Pumpkin

Italian Scuba Jersey Self Stripe Deadstock – Black

Jumbo Corduroy Hi Low Faux Fur Backed – Brown

Jumbo Corduroy Hi Low Faux Fur Backed – Cream

Jumbo Corduroy Hi Low Faux Fur Backed – Dusty Fern

Jumbo Corduroy Hi Low Faux Fur Backed – Ice Blue Grey

Jumbo Corduroy Hi Low Faux Fur Backed – Ruby Red

Jumbo Corduroy Hi Low Faux Fur Backed – Soft Black

Jumbo Corduroy Hi Low Faux Fur Backed – Taupe

Knitted Denim / Jeans – Emerald Green

Knitted Jersey Denim – Deep Indigo 8oz

Knitted Jersey Denim – Medium Indigo 8oz

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 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