Laura

Here at Calico Laine you can Buy Craft Supplies for all sorts of different Crafts including embroidery, jewellery making and felting. The newest craft craze that is sweeping the USA and will soon be making its mark on the UK is Duck Tape and you can Buy Craft Supplies for this new Craft on our website and in our store. Duck...

When people think of Knitting they generally think of the big jumpers, scarves and gloves worn in the cold winter months but this is not the only time of year that you can wear hand knitted items and the garments do not have to be bulky and thick. Knitters like to knit clothes all year round and there are a...

Last week, Fearne Cotton shocked fans by marrying her long time boyfriend, Ronnie Wood's son, Jesse in a low key ceremony. Fearne wore a Emilio Pucci gown which was custom made by the brand's creative director, Peter Dundas. Rather than opting for a large, traditional wedding gown Fearne chose a more boho style dress with added 'bling'. The dress featured...

Today's tabloids and celebrity websites are buzzing with the news that heartthrob Ryan Gosling and hollywood sweetheart Eva Mendes are expecting their first child after 3 years of dating. So far we haven't seen any pictures of the mum-to-be with a baby bump as she has been denying rumours up until now but there is no doubt that she will...

When you are a dressmaker or crafter it is important to have a reliable Haberdashery Supplier for all your Haberdashery needs and at Calico Laine we believe we can be your 'go to' Haberdashery Supplier whether it be for a zip, thread or ribbons. Here at Calico Laine we stock some of the biggest names in Haberdashery such as Prym, Gutermann and Dylon...

One of the most important pieces of clothing you will ever own and wear is a wedding dress. It is the one day that everybody will be looking at you and admiring your outfit, plus you will have lots of photos to remember it, so it is important to have something that reflects your style. With dresses in the shops...

Last night, Channel 4 screened the first of a new series by Dawn O' Porter about vintage clothes and Dressmaking Fabric called This Old Thing: The Vintage Clothes Show. Dawn is well known for her unique look and is an advocate for wearing vintage clothing, especially on her Twitter account. In a world where 'fast fashion' and 'high street fashion' are...

Over the past few weeks we have been enjoying some sunshine and hot weather which for most people is a welcome change from the cold, wet weather of Great Britain. However, for some people the hot weather can bring its own issues such as a high pollen count which causes problems for hayfever sufferers. Research carried out in a new...

Not everybody who comes into our shop or orders online is looking for large amounts of fabrics to sew with. A lot of our customers are simply looking to Buy Haberdashery items that will help them to 'make do and mend' clothing so they do not have to go out and purchase new. There are number of useful products that can...

At the weekend I ventured out in the pouring down rain over to Liverpool and St George's Hall. The hall was holding a vintage fashion and textile fair with around 90 stalls. Most of the stalls were selling vintage clothing however one stall was selling vintage inspired fashion made from modern fabrics in a vintage style. There are a number...