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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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Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Black

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Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Dark Brown 05

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Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Dark Petrol 37

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Dark Viridian 38

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Dusty Persimmon 35

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Emerald 40

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Forest Green

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Ivory

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Mid Grey

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Mint

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Mustard 31

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Old Rose 42

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Olive 43

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Pale Pink 28

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Pale Sand 49

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Peat 51

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Pickle 23

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Putty 50

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Red 26

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Rich Aubergine 39

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Rich Dusty Teal 08

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Rich Red 36

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Ruby 34

Washed Corduroy 4.5 Wale – Jumbo Cord – Rust / Cognac 14

Washed Denim DOUBLE Stripe with Elastane – Indigo 07

Washed Denim DOUBLE Stripe with Elastane – Navy 08

Washed Denim DOUBLE Stripe with Elastane – Pale Indigo 06

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