Alex

We have spoken a lot about dressmaking, sewing and tailoring and the wide range of fabrics on offer for creating your own bespoke designs however, we sometimes neglect to give our Haberdashery the credit it deserves. After all, having a vision of your perfect party dress and spending a small fortune on a piece of stunning fabric would not be...

Like any dressmaker, I have been keeping a close eye on the catwalks for a sneak peak of the latest trends. Last season, it was all about monochromes, which as a result saw sales of our black and white dressmaking fabrics soar. For Autumn 2013/14 the rigid monochrome prints look set to give way to the softer prints of traditional...

Winter is a wonderful time of the year with the crisp, frosty mornings and the twinkly lights of Christmas and winter festivals. However with winter, come the dark, cold nights that can result in an uncomfortable nights sleep for your little ones, especially with the temperatures dropping to well below freezing as they have done for the past few years...

We talk a lot about dressmaking for women but of course it is not only ladies who appreciate the unrivalled pleasure of handmade clothing. Mens tailoring has dominated the fashion scene since the days of Louis XIV or Louis le Grand, as he was sometimes known. Determined for France to become the most influential country in the world, fashion was one...

Knitting for babies is one of the most joyful pastimes of all. Whether you are knitting for your own impending arrival, an adored grandchild or for your local baby unit, the delight and satisfaction of seeing a beautiful new bundle wrapped from head to toe in your lovingly crafted hats, bootees and cardigans is one of the most satisfying feelings...

Here at Calico Laine, we are always expanding our range of Net Curtains. Net Curtains are ideal for adding that element of privacy to your living space,  whilst retaining natural light. We stock a range of stunning designs including the very popular Buxton design - a 100% polyester curtain with an eye catching, swirling design which is guaranteed to bring...

Here at Calico Laine, we know many of you are talented dressmakers, designers and seamstresses and we believe that many of our customers would love to benefit from your knowledge and expertise, which is why we are always on the lookout for guest bloggers to write about your experiences as a dressmaker. We are currently looking for a dressmaker to...

One of our best selling items for home decor has always been the net curtain. Net curtains are a fantastic way to dress any window and with our exceptional range of choice you will be sure to find something to suit your tastes. Net curtains are a stylish alternative to other types of window dressing with many added benefits. Net...

Net curtains have long been popular as a window dressing, and with good reason. Nets make the perfect addition to any room in which you wish for a little bit of privacy whilst retaining natural daylight. Net curtains are a fantastic alternative to blinds and are often more cost effective, particularly if bought in bulk. We carry a variety of nets, from...

Here at Calico Laine we understand that buying fabrics for dressmaking can often be expensive, especially if you want high quality fabrics for you garments, which is why we stock a range of Economy Fabrics which are ideal for dressmaking purposes. These fabrics are all very high quality and ideal to be made into various dressmaking items, for both ladies...