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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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Heavy Duty Webbing for Bag Straps – Luxe Animal Natural Black 38mm

Heavy Duty Webbing for Bag Straps – Luxe Animal Silver Rust Black 38mm

Heavy Duty Webbing for Bag Straps – Mountain Blue 40mm

Heavy Duty Webbing for Bag Straps – Mountain Green Black 40mm

Heavy Duty Webbing for Bag Straps – Mountain Rust Navy 40mm

Heavy Duty Webbing for Bag Straps – Rainbow Bright 38mm

Heavy Duty Webbing for Bag Straps – Rainbow Dark 38mm

Heavy Duty Webbing for Bag Straps – Stars. & Stripes 38mm

Heavy Duty Webbing for Bag Straps – Textured Navy Red Stripe 38mm

Hemline Faux Leather Toggle Closure Black

Hemline Faux Leather Toggle Closure Brown

Hessian Burlap – Natural Fine Weave

Hessian Burlap – Natural Regular

Hessian Herringbone Weave 100% Jute – Natural

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 – 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

Indian Paisley Cotton Print – Ochre

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

Linen and Cotton Digital Print Dressmaking Fabric – Ambrosia

Linen and Cotton Digital Print Dressmaking Fabric – Apricot Zing

Linen and Cotton Digital Print Dressmaking Fabric – Blue Garden

Linen and Cotton Digital Print Dressmaking Fabric – Blue Shadow

Linen and Cotton Digital Print Dressmaking Fabric – Chelsea Garden

Linen and Cotton Digital Print Dressmaking Fabric – Pink Dream

Luxe Faux Angora Cable Soft Fabric Jersey – Copper 097

Luxe Faux Angora Cable Soft Fabric Jersey – Crushed Raspberry 540

Luxe Faux Angora Cable Soft Fabric Jersey – Dusty Mauve 400

Luxe Faux Angora Cable Soft Fabric Jersey – Khaki Green 219

Luxe Faux Angora Cable Soft Fabric Jersey – Pastel Pink 092

Marin Stripe Jersey Dress Fabric – Blue/Beige

Marin Stripe Jersey Dress Fabric – Chestnut/Pink

Marin Stripe Jersey Dress Fabric – Cobalt/Green

Marin Stripe Jersey Dress Fabric – Cream/Black

Marin Stripe Jersey Dress Fabric – Ecru/Camel

Marin Stripe Jersey Dress Fabric – Navy/White

Marin Stripe Jersey Dress Fabric – Paprika/Pebble

Marin Stripe Jersey Dress Fabric – Red/White

Marin Stripe Jersey Dress Fabric – Sage/Pistachio

Marin Stripe Jersey Dress Fabric – Tangerine/Bonbon

Marin Stripe Jersey Dress Fabric – Violet/Petunia

Marin Stripe Jersey Dress Fabric – White/Vanilla

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

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