Laura

Chiffon Fabric is a great fabric for making party outfits for the Christmas period however it can be used for more than just dressmaking. Chiffon is an ideal fabric to use for festive decorations as well as winter weddings and with the large range at Calico Laine there is plenty to choose from. Chiffon Fabric is a lightweight woven material that...

Fleece Fabric to keep you warm in winter Today is the first day when it has really felt cold outside and from the information we are getting from the weather man is it only going to get worse in the next few days as we head into the end of the year. One of the best fabrics to use...

In a few weeks most people will be going for a night out on the tiles for their staff Christmas parties to celebrate the festive season and at Calico Laine there will be no exception. As the party season gets closer and closer, talk in the office has turned to what outfits everyone will be wearing. Many people will be...

Now that Halloween and Bonfire Night are over the next big celebration is Christmas and I know that some of you may have been planning for it already! (One of our staff members starts in September!) When it comes to this time of year we find that customers like to make unique handmade items to decorate their homes and give...

Fleece Fabric is perfect for winter blankets So Halloween is over and it won't be long until Christmas is upon us so I guess it is time to be thinking about what Christmas presents to buy for the family. I have a young niece and nephew to buy for and this year instead of getting them more toys to...

The majority of customers we deal with at Calico Laine are looking to Buy Zips for dressmaking projects and therefore only need their zips to be a small size however we do occasionally get asked for zips in a longer length for more unusual projects. There are a number of zips that can be used for those times when a...

Winter Fabrics for Dressmaking This week I have been looking at my wardrobe and all of my winter clothes, getting ready for the colder months ahead. It is time to put away the lightweight cardigans and get out the heavy woollen jumpers and scarves. For years I have had a trusty black, woollen coat that I wear everywhere in...

Here at Calico Laine we stock a huge amount of fasteners for dressmaking but by far the best selling fastener is zips and you can Buy Zips from our large selection online or in store. With a huge range of zips to choose from we will always be able to offer you a solution for your dressmaking queries. One of...

Brushed Cotton Dress Fabric Now the evenings are getting darker earlier and getting colder people are starting to think about their winter Dress Fabric and what projects they will be making. One of my favourite dressmaking fabrics for the colder season is brushed cotton, a 100% cotton fabric that is ideal for keeping you warm in the winter. There...

Fleece Fabric to keep you warm Even though we seem to be having quite a warm October so far it won't be long until the cold nights draw in and we will all be switching the central heating on to warm us up in the evenings and sometimes during the day. Many customers have already started preparing for this...