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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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Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Black 01

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Blue Shadow 38

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Dark Grey 02

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 – Ecru 10

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Indigo 12

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Light Blue 06

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Mid Grey 03

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 – Petrol 24

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Pine Green 17

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Red 20

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – Redberry 39

Organic Double Gauze Cotton Fabric – Plain – White 04

ORGANIC Ready Made Cuffs / Cuffing / Ribbing – Plain – Black 01

ORGANIC Ready Made Cuffs / Cuffing / Ribbing – Plain – Chartreuse 30

ORGANIC Ready Made Cuffs / Cuffing / Ribbing – Plain – Cream 06

ORGANIC Ready Made Cuffs / Cuffing / Ribbing – Plain – Dusty Aqua 17

ORGANIC Ready Made Cuffs / Cuffing / Ribbing – Plain – Dusty Mauve 44

ORGANIC Ready Made Cuffs / Cuffing / Ribbing – Plain – Emerald 32

ORGANIC Ready Made Cuffs / Cuffing / Ribbing – Plain – Eucalyptus 14

ORGANIC Ready Made Cuffs / Cuffing / Ribbing – Plain – Ivory White 05

ORGANIC Ready Made Cuffs / Cuffing / Ribbing – Plain – Light Blue 16

ORGANIC Ready Made Cuffs / Cuffing / Ribbing – Plain – Mid Grey 03

ORGANIC Ready Made Cuffs / Cuffing / Ribbing – Plain – Mulberry 43

ORGANIC Ready Made Cuffs / Cuffing / Ribbing – Plain – Mustard 28

ORGANIC Ready Made Cuffs / Cuffing / Ribbing – Plain – Navy 19

ORGANIC Ready Made Cuffs / Cuffing / Ribbing – Plain – Pink Pirouette 07

ORGANIC Ready Made Cuffs / Cuffing / Ribbing – Plain – Rich Blush 10

ORGANIC Ready Made Cuffs / Cuffing / Ribbing – Plain – Rich Petrol 12

ORGANIC Ready Made Cuffs / Cuffing / Ribbing – Plain – Rich Red 09

ORGANIC Ready Made Cuffs / Cuffing / Ribbing – Plain – Rust 25

Organic Triple Gauze Cotton Muslin – Pale Grey

Organic Triple Gauze Cotton Muslin – White

Osnaburg Cotton Craft Quilting Fabric – Natural

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 – Indigo JERSEY

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 Duck Egg 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 – Adael Birds on Pink and Pink Hearts A12

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Adeal Birds Pink and Biona Sage B4

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Adele Pio 11

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Agazi Floral

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Arageo Floral and Suzette Green A2

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Becky and Tisania Floral Dusty Peach A14