Catherine

Here at Calico Laine we know which Dress Fabrics you need! Whether you are planning a girly night in a quant pub or going to a fancy ball and just fancy making something exceptional to wear, we will be able to help you determine which fabrics are best particular clothing - or if you are in the shop we can...

Here at Calico Laine we don't just supply to those in need of dressmaking supplies, we also stock almost everything crafty you can think of. Whether you have spent the weekend scrolling through Pinterest and found some fantastic ideas like glass painting or tie-dying t-shirts, we can definitely accommodate those new needs! With our fantastic range of transparent glass paints...

Calico Laine was first established in 1973 by David and Wendy Baker. For the first few years of their careers they ran a number of successful stalls in their local markets in Birkenhead, Neston and many more locations.  Over time, a demand for the products became so big that David and Wendy decided to move away from the market scene...

So after working in a fabulous fabric shop for almost a year, I finally decided to make the most of it. Recently Ive been thinking it is a total waste working day in, day out, surrounded by all these amazing and beautiful dressmaking materials and always wishing I could make to-die-for clothes out of them, so last week I set...

The first time you go from shopping in a fabric/haberdashery shop to shopping online, I swear, your world will be turned around. It's like nothing you have ever done before, you can click on all these different categories, which (sort of) act as shopping isles and it is super convenient. You don't have to say 'Excuse me' every 5 minutes when...

Here at Calico Laine we stock a ginormous amount of different ribbons. We have grosgrain, chiffon, metallic edged and possibly our most popular ribbon is the satin . You'd probably think there was only one type of satin ribbon but no, Berisfords Ribbons have plain satin ribbon - ranging in size from 3 mm  to 70 mm, iridescent edged satin...

Buying Dressmaking Fabrics can be addictive, a lot of people may not understand, but at least it doesn't damage your health! With the new year, new hobbies may have been found, so if you are new to sewing and dressmaking, you may find fabric shops a little puzzling. When you take up sewing or dressmaking, it's a very good idea to...

As Calico Laine is known mostly for being a great Online Fabric Supplier it may be hard to imagine that we are also open to the public. That's right, this means if you are unable to tell if one of the fabrics online is right for you, and you live locally, you can come down and take a look! We have two...

So with it being a fresh new year, we understand the need for a new hobby. Obviously we can't help you out if you're looking to start up a new sport like football or rugby, thats not our niche. However, if you fancy a dabble in some fun Crafts or dressmaking we can most definitely help you! Whether you would...

Now Christmas is over for another year you may find yourself slightly out of pocket, but not to fear, here at Calico Laine we stock many Cheap Fabrics Online and in store which will allow you to continue with all your sewing projects without feeling a bigger burn in the pocket of your jeans! A popular fabric that we regularly...