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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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Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Ombbe Azra Floral Pink 26

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Oxalis & Hope 17

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Paisley Ochre and Tinus_Mauve B2

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Pinchi Blue & Razeo Green 22

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Pinchi Yellow 12

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Pio Pink

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Sala Givana

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Slitchen and Biona Masarla Red A9

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Sunflower Pink and Plain Cerise B5

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Swans on Green and Red Hearts A10

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Tamkanin Hermine Rabbits 29

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Vibrant Floral – Pink / Orange

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Vibrant Floral – Pink / Purple

Pre Quilted Double Sided Reversible Cotton – Yzoa Fijoe Apricot 28

Printed Cotton 21 wale Babycord / Needlecord – Bliss – Cream

Printed Cotton 21 wale Babycord / Needlecord – Calies – Skin

Printed Cotton 21 wale Babycord / Needlecord – Ditsy Brown

Printed Cotton 21 wale Babycord / Needlecord – Ditsy Pink

Printed Cotton 21 Wale Babycord / Needlecord – Dorie Floral on Ivory White

Printed Cotton 21 Wale Babycord / Needlecord – Erina Floral on Blush Pink

Printed Cotton 21 wale Babycord / Needlecord – Ethereal Roses – Emerald

Printed cotton 21 Wale Babycord / Needlecord – Joyflo2 Floral on Orange

Printed Cotton 21 wale Babycord / Needlecord – Lyad – Olive

Printed Cotton 21 wale Babycord / Needlecord – Madene – Cream

Printed Cotton 21 wale Babycord / Needlecord – Mayeze – Mint

Printed Cotton 21 Wale Babycord / Needlecord – Nava Floral on Navy

Printed Cotton 21 wale Babycord / Needlecord – Sulya – Red on Cream

Printed Cotton 21 wale Babycord / Needlecord – Tinus – Red on Cream

Quilted Cotton Chambray Onion Design – Indigo Denim

Quilted Double Gauze Superior 360gsm – Eucalyptus

Quilted Double Gauze Superior 360gsm – Pale Pink

Quilted Double Gauze Superior 360gsm – Rich Peacock

Quilted Double Gauze Superior 360gsm – White

Quilted Reversible Double Gauze Onion Design – Cobalt Blue

Quilted Reversible Double Gauze Onion Design – Daffodil Yellow

Quilted Reversible Double Gauze Onion Design – Purple

Quilted Reversible Double Gauze Onion Design – Rich Magenta

Quilted Soft Cotton Jersey Sweatshirt Material – Blue Melange 19

Quilted Soft Cotton Jersey Sweatshirt Material – Blush Pink Melange 16

Quilted Soft Cotton Jersey Sweatshirt Material – Grey Melange 15

Quilted Soft Cotton Jersey Sweatshirt Material – Mustard Yellow 21

Quilted Soft Cotton Jersey Sweatshirt Material – Navy 26

Quilted Soft Cotton Jersey Sweatshirt Material – Petrol 37

Quilted Soft Cotton Jersey Sweatshirt Material – Pinky Mauve 24

Quilted Soft Cotton Jersey Sweatshirt Material – Raspberry 22

Quilted Soft Cotton Jersey Sweatshirt Material – Rich Dark Basil 32

Quilted Soft Cotton Jersey Sweatshirt Material – Rich Dark Red 36

Quilted Soft Cotton Jersey Sweatshirt Material – Rich Peacock 23

Quilted Soft Cotton Jersey Sweatshirt Material – Rich Sage 28

Quilted Soft Cotton Jersey Sweatshirt Material – Rust 27

Quilted Soft Cotton Jersey Sweatshirt Material – Terracotta 35

Ramie and Cotton Digital Print Dressmaking Fabric – Watercolour Lotus

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

Ready Made Cuffs with Lurex Edge Ruffle / Cuffing / Ribbing – Burgundy

Ready Made Cuffs with Lurex Edge Ruffle / Cuffing / Ribbing – Curry

Ready Made Cuffs with Lurex Edge Ruffle / Cuffing / Ribbing – Rust

Reversible Diamond Jacquard Suiting – Black and White – Deadstock

Rich Two Tone Boucle – Deep Red & Black

Rollo Yarn Dyed Linen and Viscose Irregular Micro Stripe Chambray – Black

Rose & Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Full Bloom – Black Pink

Rose & Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Ham House Fields – Green

Rose & Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Ham House Fields – Navy

Rose & Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Pricilla – Navy

Rose & Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Sweet Jasmine – Ivory Multi

Rose & Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Tulip Fields – Ivory

Rose and Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Darling – Yellow

Rose and Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Ham House Fields – Blue

Rose and Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Ham House Fields – Pink

Rose and Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Indigo Fields – Copen Ivory

Rose and Hubble Floral Cotton Poplin – Indigo Fields – Jean Blue

Rose Printed Denim – Dark Blue

Small Floral Sprig Dotted Swiss Lawn – Multi on White

Stone Washed Dressmaking Linen Blend – Anthracite