Laura

In a couple of weeks, Liverpool will see one of the biggest sporting events of the year, the Crabbie's Grand National, take place. Each year sees thousands of people descend on Aintree racecourse and many women spend weeks preparing their outfits. One of the main days of the week is Ladies' Day which this year is held on Friday 10th...

Net Curtains are always a popular product amongst our customers, especially in our Liscard branch and we have found that no matter what is in fashion for interiors, people will still opt for nets for their decor. Both practical and aesthetically pleasing, they are an ideal way to give you privacy in your home as well as keeeping some light out. Net Curtains can be used in...

Choosing a Dress Fabric for your garment is very important as you want to pick a fabric that will work well with your pattern to give the right aesthetic and fit. With many patterns it may be suggested that you need a lining for your garment and although the outer fabric of your garment is arguably the most important it is paramount that the...

When you are a dressmaker it is important to have a reliable supplier for all your Haberdashery needs and at Calico Laine we believe we can be the reliable supplier you need whether it be for ribbons, threads or sewing needles. At Calico Laine we stock some of the biggest names in Haberdashery including Prym, Dylon and Gutermann so you can be assured that whether you buy online...

Here at Calico Laine we stock a large range of net curtains which are great for accessorising your home at all times of the year however one of the best times to Buy Net Curtains is when you are moving into a new home. Many people spend days or even weeks moving everything into a new home and while this...

This week one of my friends came back from a romantic holiday to Iceland with her boyfriend and is now engaged! As you would expect with any newly engaged lady, the wedding is on her mind and she has been thinking of what colours and theme her wedding might take. One of the things we have been discussing is the...

Here at Calico Laine we have a large selection of Haberdashery Online and some of our most popular items are ones that you may not necessarily associate with haberdashery at all. The bra accessories section of our online store is particularly popular and items within this section can be helpful in making your dressmaking projects fit perfectly and combat wardrobe...

When you Buy Haberdashery for sewing and are looking for needles you will find that they are available in a number of different shapes and sizes suitable for a variety of projects. To complete your project properly it is essential that you choose the correct needle for use. Most people are familiar with the standard hand sewing needles and machine needles...

At the weekend, many people were celebrating Valentine's day, the day of romance by going out for a special dinner, buying roses or having a cosy night in. Sherlock star, Benedict Cumberbatch took it to the next level however and secretly married his beautiful fiancée Sophie Hunter on the Isle of Wight. The pair are expecting their first child later this year...

Even though we still feel like we are in the depths of winter with the cold chill in the air and people suffering from the flu, it will soon be Spring and people will be thinking of freshening up their homes and wardrobe. One Dressmaking Fabric which is ideal for this season is gingham. It is a traditional fabric which is easily...