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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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Merchant and Mills Pattern – The Fielder Dress – Advanced Beginner 20 – 28

Metal D-Rings for Bag Straps – 38/40mm – Antique Gold

Metal D-Rings for Bag Straps – 38/40mm – Bright Brass

Metal D-Rings for Bag Straps – 38/40mm – Gunmetal

Metal D-Rings for Bag Straps – 38/40mm – Silver

Metal Snap Hook for Bag Strap – 38mm – Antique Brass

Metal Snap Hook for Bag Straps – 38mm – Bright Brass

Metal Snap Hook for Bag Straps – 38mm – Gunmetal

Metal Snap Hook for Bag Straps – 38mm – Silver

Metal Strap Slider for Bag Straps 38mm – Antique Brass

Metal Strap Slider for Bag Straps 38mm – Bright Brass

Metal Strap Slider for Bag Straps 38mm – Gunmetal

Metal Strap Slider for Bag Straps 38mm – Silver

Mirror PVC Stretch – Black

Mockingjay Main Birds on Indigo Blue ACRYLIC

Nerida Hansen Digital Cotton Canvas Tossed Vases – Light Pink 01

Nerida Hansen Digital Cotton Canvas Tossed Vases – Sky Blue 03

Nerida Hansen Digital Cotton Canvas Vines – Dark Purple 12

Nerida Hansen Digital Cotton Canvas Vines – Petrol Green 01

Nerida Hansen Digital Cotton Voile Sunny Days – Blue 13

Nerida Hansen Digital Cotton Voile Sunny Days – Bordeaux Red 23

Nerida Hansen Digital Cotton Voile Sunny Days – Green 01

Nerida Hansen Digital Cotton Voile Sunny Days – Purple 22

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

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Ochre Mustard 11

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

Pastel Cotton Denim Twill 8oz – Lilac 815

Pastel Cotton Denim Twill 8oz – Lime Green 315

Pastel Cotton Denim Twill 8oz – Navy 600

Pastel Cotton Denim Twill 8oz – Pastel Orange 505

Pastel Cotton Denim Twill 8oz – Pink 880

Pastel Cotton Denim Twill 8oz – Royal Blue 650

Pastel Cotton Denim Twill 8oz – Spearmint Green 307

Pastel Cotton Denim Twill 8oz – Yellow 584

Pinchi Mod Floral Cotton – Pastel Yellow JERSEY

Plain Babycord / Needlecord 21 wale – Black 01

Plain Babycord / Needlecord 21 wale – Dark Brown 31

Plain Babycord / Needlecord 21 wale – Dark Grey 47

Plain Babycord / Needlecord 21 wale – Deep Cerise 76

Plain Babycord / Needlecord 21 wale – Dusty Blue 81

Plain Babycord / Needlecord 21 wale – Dusty Duckinegg 72

Plain Babycord / Needlecord 21 wale – Forest Green 70

Plain Babycord / Needlecord 21 wale – Jewel Turquoise 69

Plain Babycord / Needlecord 21 wale – Light Brown 48

Plain Babycord / Needlecord 21 wale – Navy 03

Plain Babycord / Needlecord 21 wale – Ochre 80

Plain Babycord / Needlecord 21 wale – Pale Blue 73

Plain Babycord / Needlecord 21 wale – Pale Cream 02

Plain Babycord / Needlecord 21 wale – Pale Pink 71

Plain Babycord / Needlecord 21 wale – Red 04

Plain Babycord / Needlecord 21 wale – Wine 79

Plain Cotton Voile Lawn Lining – Pastel Pink NUDE

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Adele Pio 11

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Agazi Floral

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Bloem Patchwork

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Blush Pink

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Capri & Suzette Green

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Dezo Biona 01

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Ecyno Pio Swans Green 25