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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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Nerida Hansen Digital Cotton Voile Sunny Days – Green 01

Nerida Hansen Digital Cotton Voile Sunny Days – Purple 22

Nerida Hansen Fresh Flowers Fine Poplin – Bordeaux 23

Nerida Hansen Fresh Flowers Fine Poplin – Green 01

Nerida Hansen Fresh Flowers Fine Poplin – Navy 03

Nerida Hansen Fresh Flowers Fine Poplin – Pastel Pink Lilac

Nerida Hansen Fresh Flowers Fine Poplin – Pink 11

Nerida Hansen Lensing Ecovero Subway Tile – Lavender 05

Nerida Hansen Lensing Ecovero Viscose Fabric Mr Beardy – Cobalt 013

Nerida Hansen Lensing Ecovero Viscose Fabric Mr Beardy – Mint 001

Nerida Hansen Lensing Ecovero Viscose Fabric Mr Beardy – Pastel Pink 02

Nerida Hansen Lensing Ecovero Viscose Fabric Mr Beardy – Purple 12

Nerida Hansen Making Waves Fine Poplin – Blue 23

Nerida Hansen Making Waves Fine Poplin – Coral 22

Nerida Hansen Making Waves Fine Poplin – Ruby 03

Nerida Hansen Multi Gingham Cotton Satin – Cobalt 02

Nerida Hansen Summer Stripe Fine Poplin – Bordeaux 03

Nerida Hansen Summer Stripe Fine Poplin – Purple 02

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 – 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 Eucalyptus Garden Digital Double Gauze – White Green

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

Paisley Jacquard Dress / Jacket Lining Material – Aubergine 26

Paisley Jacquard Dress / Jacket Lining Material – Black 13

Paisley Jacquard Dress / Jacket Lining Material – Bronze 02

Paisley Jacquard Dress / Jacket Lining Material – Brown Gold 15

Paisley Jacquard Dress / Jacket Lining Material – Burnt Sienna 18

Paisley Jacquard Dress / Jacket Lining Material – Cafe au Lait 01

Paisley Jacquard Dress / Jacket Lining Material – Chestnut 17

Paisley Jacquard Dress / Jacket Lining Material – Chocolate Orange 06

Paisley Jacquard Dress / Jacket Lining Material – Dark Grey Red 29

Paisley Jacquard Dress / Jacket Lining Material – Dark Navy 12

Paisley Jacquard Dress / Jacket Lining Material – Dk Grey / Turquoise 22

Paisley Jacquard Dress / Jacket Lining Material – Ginger 19