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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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Printed Cotton 21 wale Babycord – Ditsy Pink

Printed Cotton 21 wale Babycord – Ethereal Roses – Emerald

Printed Cotton 21 wale Babycord – Lyad – Olive

Printed Cotton 21 wale Babycord – Madene – Cream

Printed Cotton 21 wale Babycord – Mayeze – Mint

Printed Cotton 21 wale Babycord – Sulya – Red on Cream

Printed Cotton 21 wale Babycord – Tinus – Red on Cream

Quilted Double Gauze Superior 360gsm – Eucalyptus

Quilted Double Gauze Superior 360gsm – Pale Pink

Quilted Double Gauze Superior 360gsm – Rich Peacock

Quilted Double Gauze Superior 360gsm – White

Reversible Diamond Jacquard Suiting – Black and White – Deadstock

Rich Two Tone Boucle – Deep Red & Black

Rope Knit Cable Jersey Heavyweight – Biscuit

Rope Knit Cable Jersey Heavyweight – Ochre

Rose & Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Tulip Fields – Ivory

Rose Printed Denim – Dark Blue

Small Floral Sprig Dotted Swiss Lawn – Multi on White

Stone Washed Linen Blend – Rich Olive

Stone Washed Linen Blend – Anthracite

Stone Washed Linen Blend – Aqua

Stone Washed Linen Blend – Black

Stone Washed Linen Blend – Chartreuse

Stone Washed Linen Blend – Dusty Mauve

Stone Washed Linen Blend – Ivory

Stone Washed Linen Blend – Navy

Stone Washed Linen Blend – Ocean

Stone Washed Linen Blend – Pale Pink

Stone Washed Linen Blend – Pale Stone

Stone Washed Linen Blend – Rich Ochre

Stone Washed Linen Blend – Rich Red

Stone Washed Linen Blend – Silver Grey

Stone Washed Linen Blend – Teal

Stone Washed Linen Blend – White

STRETCH Cotton Velvet – Black

STRETCH Cotton Velvet – Midnight Navy

STRETCH Cotton Velvet – Rich Red

Super 3 Layer Softshell Water Resistant Fabric – Black

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Aubergine

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Black

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Deep Red

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Fading Rose

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Golden Yellow

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Ice Green

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Navy

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Rich Peacock

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Soft Caramel

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Soft Teal

Superior Boucle with Felted Back – Tangerine

Teddy Boucle Sherpa Jersey – Grey

Teddy Boucle Sherpa Jersey – Teddy Brown

Teddy Boucle Sherpa Jersey – White

Unwashed Double Gauze Cotton Muslin – Coral

Unwashed Double Gauze Cotton Muslin – Dark Grey

Unwashed Double Gauze Cotton Muslin – Pale Aqua

Unwashed Double Gauze Cotton Muslin – Palest Grey

Viscose Dobby Dotted Swiss Marjorie Floral on White

Viscose Printed Dressmaking Fabric – Annie – Black and White

Viscose Printed Dressmaking Fabric – Besta – Black and White

Viscose Printed Dressmaking Fabric – Imae_Apricot

Viscose Printed Dressmaking Fabric – Iseut – Black and White

Viscose Printed Dressmaking Fabric – Joelle – Black and White

Viscose Printed Dressmaking Fabric – Mips – Aubergine

Viscose Printed Dressmaking Fabric – Novil_Wine

Viscose Printed Dressmaking Fabric – Oizco – Ochre

Viscose Printed Dressmaking Fabric – Pipasol – Burgundy

Viscose Printed Dressmaking Fabric – Pipasoll – White

Viscose Printed Dressmaking Fabric – Shaol – Pink

Viscose Printed Dressmaking Fabric – Yze – Apricot

Walk in the Forest Cotton Lawn – Green

Washed Big Floral 100% Linen – Natural

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Beige

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Black

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Curry