Laura

During the 80's and 90's it was quite common that if you were asked to be a bridesmaid for a friend you would be expected to wear a puffy sleeved taffeta gown with lots of frills which I am sure many of our customers will remember and cringe at when they see old photos. Bridesmaid dresses were made from traditional...

With programmes on the television such as the great british sewing bee and kirstie's homemade home becoming popular more and more people have taken up sewing as a hobby or rekindled an old love for sewing. Unfortunately for most people however they have difficulties finding the items for sewing projects in their local area as there are not many textile...

In the last week we have finally begun to have some warmer weather which for most is a nice change to our usual chilly weather. For many however the warm weather means the start of hay fever season which can cause many unpleasant symptoms due to the high pollen count. There are many medicines to combat hay fever but one thing you may not...

Here at Calico Laine we have recently seen a resurgence in people making their own accessories. Customers have been inspired by programmes such as the great british sewing bee and one craft that we have seen become particularly popular is bag making. Many customers come in with specialised books about bag making and as well as looking for the fabrics...

Lace Bridal Fabrics have been a popular choice for brides throughout the years and we have seen many celebrity brides recently choosing this fabric for their gowns including Geri Halliwell and of course Kate Middleton. Lace gives an elegant look to a wedding dress and is a perfect choice for those brides wanting a traditional look to their wedding dress...

One of the most popular new Dress Fabrics on the high street at the moment is scuba fabric and we are often getting asked by our younger customers for this type of fabric so that they can make dresses and skirts suitable for a night out on the town. Scuba fabric is most suitable for creating body con style dresses...

At Calico Laine we have a wide variety of fabrics, so for anyone who has a real passion for sewing but just cannot find the time between working, taking the kids to school and doing the weekly food shop our website allows you to buy Fabric Online. Jardin Summer Print Fabric (4181/B) With summer coming fast we are all itching to...

Knitting has always been a popular craft with customers at Calico Laine but more and more often we are being asked about items for crochet due the resurgence in the craft in the last few years. It has become particularly popular with our younger customers as there are many books aimed at their age range on the market and these...

This weekend sees the 60th annual Eurovision song contest take place in the capital of Austria, Vienna and tonight is the beginning of the competition with the first of the semi-finals. Eurovision was a staple part of my childhood as it was a tradition for the family to get together each year to watch the song contest and even as...

For decades people have used Net Curtains in their homes as a way of providing privacy or simple decoration at their windows. We regularly sell nets online and in our store and many customers ask what is the best method of hanging them at the window. There are several options for displaying your Net Curtains, these are the two most...