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Chiffon Dressmaking Fabric is a lightweight , plain woven sheer Dressmaking Fabric which is woven using a yarn twisted with alternate S and Z twist, this technique is what gives the Fabric it's stretch and slightly rough to the touch, crepe like texture. Chiffon is considered to be a luxurious Dressmaking Fabric and has been used in couture fashion since...

Sienna Miller keeps cool in a crochet sun dress at Coachella Festival. Now Festival Season is looming before us, many of us will begin to see our style take a departure from the more glamorous outfits we have been inspired by at this years awards season and film festivals and take a turn towards the more relaxed and effortlessly...

Here at Calico Laine, we have seen a sharp rise in enquiries from brides to be who are not only creating their own bridal gowns but are taking creative control over every aspect of their wedding day. Although we are being told that the economy is growing and things are looking better for businesses, the reality is that many people...

Now Awards Season has come and gone and many of the year's biggest film premieres are still a matter of weeks or months away, fashion fans all over the world with a thirst for celebrity style have turned their attention to the recent Costume Institute Gala, also known as The Met Ball. The annual event, held Sunday night at New...

Although it is now the month of May and we are all hoping that the weather will continue to improve, knitting is still the perfect task to keep you entertained during the May Day Bank Holiday, this weekend. Here at Calico Laine, we have recently been very busy expanding our Wool section online and in-store. The Knit Pro Waves Aluminium...

Here at Calico Laine, we have amassed a huge collection of excellent quality items useful for everything from Sewing and Dressmaking to Crafts and even Toy Making but after 40 years in the industry out passion, pride and joy always has been and always will be, Fabrics. It is for this reason that we have worked so hard over the...

Here at Calico Laine HQ, we pride ourselves on stocking one of the largest collections of Dressmaking Fabrics available on the market today. Season after season, there are certain Dressmaking Fabrics which we can always be sure will sell out soon after they hit our shelves. One of those fabrics is Chiffon. Many people make the mistake of associating Chiffon...

Over the past decade, many have witnessed a drop in sales of Net Curtains as they have become deemed as old fashioned and twee. Unfortunately, members of the public falling out of love with this traditional window covering has given something of a "shop window" for opportunistic burglars as home owners are leaving wide screen televisions, music systems and expensive computers in full view of...

Easter is one of my favourite holidays of the year, and not just because it means I can eat chocolate all day! By Easter the sun is (hopefully!) warming up, the tulips are out and Spring is well and truly in the air. With the weather changing for the better and the extra long weekend, Easter is the perfect time...

All year round there are opportunities and inspiration for Craft projects and particularly during the Easter break, when the kids are off and the weather is not always up to outside play, you can keep your kids amused with a variety of Craft ideas from simple greeting cards for the little ones to more complicated projects such as Easter bonnets for the more advanced...