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Shoulder pads are one of my favourite items of Haberdashery. First made popular by Melanie Griffith in Working Girl, shoulder pads have become synonymous with the power dressing trends of the 1980's however, in recent years shoulder pads have made a huge comeback in the world of fashion and dressmaking. Shoulder pads during the 1980's were worn as big as...

Customers will often Buy Zips for purposes of both fashion and function. Here at calico laine, you can Buy Zips for a variety of purposes from dressmaking to upholstery. Zips are one of the most widely used items of haberdashery and are used by the vast majority of people on a daily basis. The idea of a "hookless fastener...

Last weekend saw Pierre Casiraghi, the grandson of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainer III of Monaco, tie the know with his 29 year old beau, Beatrice Borromeo. All eyes were on the bride as she emerged on the balcony of luxurious Salon des Glaces in the Pink Palace wearing a stunning Valentino gown crafted from a beautiful blush pink lace Bridal Fabric...

Although the weather may not be quite what we would hope for for the celebrations of our spring and summer brides to be, with our collection of stunning Bridal Fabrics you can be sure that even if the sunshine lets you down on your big day, your dress will not. A wedding is one of the most important events for...

When you are planning your outfit for a special occasion such as a family wedding, it can be difficult to find a balance between a glamorous piece suitable for a lively evening reception and a subtle, classy outfit suitable for a formal ceremony. As we all know, there are certain rules that apply when planning your wedding guest outfit. For...

Haberdashery is one of the best selling collections both online and in store. Whether you are a beginner new to the world of dressmaking and sewing or a professional seamstress you will need to ensure that you always have a good selection of Haberdashery items to hand at all times. All of our Haberdashery items are available to purchase in...

This week, schools all over the country are getting ready to break up for the long summer break and if all goes to plan children will be looking forward to six long weeks of sunshine and fun. However, living in the UK we cannot always guarantee that the weather will be fine for the time the children are off school...

Summer is the perfect time of year for stocking up on all of your essential Sewing accessories ready for the upcoming season. We carry a wide range of Sewing accessories which are ideal for all of your dressmaking projects all year round. Whilst creating our selection of essential Sewing items we have taken great care to consider which are the...

Over the years the price of funding a traditional wedding ceremony and reception at home has continued to rise leaving many couples struggling to meet the cost and leave themselves room for a once in a lifetime honeymoon, as a result many couples are choosing to combine the two by marrying abroad. There are many advantages to choosing a wedding...

Summer is the perfect time to update your home interiors and many customers who are sprucing up their homes ready for the warmer weather will choose to Buy Net Curtains. When customers opt to Buy Net Curtains during the warmer summer months, they often look towards our range of enhanced living window nets: endorsed by TV personality Dr. Hilary Jones...