Laura

We are truly into December now and most people are preparing for christmas and the family visiting around the holidays. People like to have their homes looking good when the family come to visit so as well as making your house eye-catching by putting up your christmas tree and decorations you may like to Buy Net Curtains to renew your...

Although most of us are currently thinking of Christmas and all of the things we will be making for the holiday season here at Calico Laine we are beginning to think of what people will be looking to buy next year. If you are already looking to Buy Fabric Online for spring/summer 2015 we have a new fabric that has just...

Choosing a Dress Fabric for your project can be critical as you want to choose something that will work well with your pattern to give the right aesthetic and fit. Although the main outer fabric of the dress is arguably the most important it can also be paramount to pick the right lining fabric if a lining is needed. Lining...

Here at Calico Laine we stock a huge range of Dressmaking Fabrics which can be used for a multitude of projects. In the last week we have added some new Dressmaking Fabric to our satin and crepe ranges which could be used for making outfits for the Christmas party or even for a special outfit for Christmas Day. Stretch Satin...

Around this time of year, even adults may start making a Christmas list for things they might like their family to get them for the holidays. Already we have heard customers discussing Haberdashery Supplies that they would like Santa to bring for their sewing box. The number one item that people would like is a good quality pair of dressmaking...

With Halloween tomorrow and bonfire night next week the next big holiday in the year will be christmas. In the past few years we have found that our customers like to be prepared well in advance for the holiday season and many have already been in to buy their fabric and accessories to make decorations for the home. As well...

One of the top trends for bridal fashion and wedding design for winter 2014 is neutrals. Bridal Fabric in whites and ivories for brides, wintery greens and pale pinks for bridesmaids. This added with a bit of sparkle using beads and sequins is the top trend for weddings this season. Blush Pink Duchess satin for bridesmaids A great Bridal Fabric...

This week saw the sad passing of fashion's biggest names Oscar De La Renta after a long battle with cancer. Dominican Republic born Oscar worked with names such as Lanvin and Balenciaga when he was younger before setting up his own New York based label in the sixties. A favourite with socialites, models and first ladies his designs were fun...

Although it may seem a bit early to be thinking of Christmas since we haven't even had Halloween yet, there are only 9 weeks left till the big day and that means the holiday season will soon be upon us. Here at Calico Laine we have been discussing our christmas work night out and what outfits we might be wearing...

Over the last few years we have seen design house Alfred Angelo creating dresses from gorgeous Dressmaking Fabrics for the walt disney company in disney's fairy tale wedding collection. With the popularity of Frozen in the last year or so it was inevitable that they would create a dress with a frozen theme and this has been hotly anticipated by...