Laura

The first thing you need to know what you are buying zips is if you are looking for Open End Zips or closed end zips. Open end zips are fasteners that open fully at the bottom so that the two halves come apart from each other fully other similar to the style you would have in a jacket. Closed end...

Berisfords Ribbons for weddings Here at Calico Laine we are well known for our huge selection of different ribbons in a large variety of colours, patterns and styles. One of the best known ribbon brands that we stock are Berisfords Ribbons and although the plain satin ribbons are our best sellers, they manufacture a large array of beautiful ribbons that...

Although it seems as if the cold weather will never end, it will soon be springtime and easter will be upon us which means it is time to change your wardrobe from thick jumpers and jeans to brighter dresses, skirts and tops. Here at Calico Laine we have been preparing for the change in seasons with a number of gorgeous...

It is nearly that time of year when the daffodils come out in the garden and the weather starts to become a little brighter (it's about time too!) which means that it will soon be Easter and around the same time, Mother's Day. When I was younger, we always used to make presents and cards at school for these holidays...

Even though the majority of our fabrics at Calico Laine are for dressmaking, we still have customers who use our materials for making simple home furnishings including blankets, children's curtains and cushions. Cushions are always a popular item to make as they can be as simple or as difficult as you want them to be; which means it is an...

Over the Christmas period lots of couples decided to get engaged and many brides to be will be starting to plan their weddings. Whether the wedding is a small, simple family gathering or a large get together with friends and family, a wedding takes a lot of planning. Many customers come to us when they are planning their big day...

Many of our customers at Calico Laine are dressmakers and come to us for our huge range of fabrics and haberdashery however we also have a number of customers who shop with us to stock up on supplies for all the different Crafts they enjoy. The majority of these customers visit us in our Neston and Liscard retail stores but...

Here at Calico Laine we often find customers making items for their children and we regularly see people posting creations on our Facebook page that they have created using our Dressmaking Fabrics. It can be rewarding to see your child in something you have made and it also ensures that they are wearing something unique which is always a bonus...

Calico Laine Textiles is a family run business that has been trading for over 40 years. We have retail stores in the North West as well as being a reputable Online Fabric Supplier.  Through our online store we supply to many different customers including private dressmakers and businesses as there is a distinct lack of haberdashery and fabric stores around the...

Make cushions using Haberdashery Now that most of you have probably taken down your Christmas decorations you may want to freshen up your home interior for the new year. One of the quickest ways to give your room a face lift or new feel is by adding cushions, home furnishings and updating your curtains. Making your own cushions can...