As a huge Liverpool fan I was quite excited to hear in the news, last week, that Luis Suarez was testing out the world's first knitted football boots. Knitted from Wool, the Adidas Samba primeknit is the next level in football boot design. The Wool provides a comfortable, 'second-skin' fit to the boot while still providing strength and performance. The...
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Flame Retardant Nets for Home and Business
A couple of weeks ago we mentioned, in our blog, that we were extending our range of Net Curtains here at Calico Laine. Last week our extended range arrived in store and this includes our new Flame Retardant Net Curtains, also known as fire resistant Net Curtains. Flame retardant Net Curtains are particularly popular with businesses such as hotels and... -
Baize Fabrics
The majority of our Fabrics at Calico Laine are primarily dress Fabrics however we do stock a select few products that can be used for upholstery or household furnishing and this includes our Baize Fabrics. In general, baize is a woollen cloth, or woollen mix, that does not have a nap to it giving it a smooth finish. Due to... -
New Net Curtains
Net Curtains are always a popular product amongst our customers and we have found that no matter what is in fashion for interiors, people will still choose Net Curtains for their decor. Both practical and aesthetically pleasing, Net Curtains are a great way to give you extra privacy in your home as well as keeeping some light out. Net Curtains can be... -
Haberdashery for your Wedding Projects
Every year, we have brides-to-be contacting us to provide them with fabric and Haberdashery for their upcoming weddings and this year is no different. I am particularly excited about bridal season this year however as my sister is getting married and I am chief bridesmaid! Working at Calico Laine, I have been particularly useful helping her pick things from our... -
Dressmaking Fabrics For Children's Clothes
At Calico Laine we love to hear from our customers regarding the creations they have made using our haberdashery and Dressmaking Fabrics. On our Facebook page, we regularly see people posting items that they have created for their children. Seeing your children in clothes that you have made especially for them can be rewarding and will make your child feel... -
Open End Zips for Winter Coats and Jackets
One of the most popular questions we are asked from our customers, on a daily basis, is what type of zips are suitable to go into a jacket. With the winter months now upon us, people are beginning to wear their heavier coats and jackets and many people find that when they pull their old coat out of the wardrobe... -
Dance Costume Fabrics
At this time of the year, BBC One and ITV are usually in battle for viewers with their big budget programmes, Strictly Come Dancing and X Factor respectively. As much as I enjoy a good singing competition, this year I have been hooked on Strictly. As well as watching the celebrities trying their hand at a Jive or American Smooth... -
Fabrics to recreate a Red Carpet Look
One of the most anticipated films of the year, The Hunger Games Catching Fire, is being released this week and with the L.A premiere being held last Monday, all eyes were on leading lady Jennifer Lawrence. At the Oscars, where she won Best Actress for Silver Linings Playbook, she wore a stunning pale pink textured Fabric Dior ball gown and... -
Dressmaking - on a budget!
We understand that for many, dressmaking can be an expensive hobby. However, we believe that those customers who may be working to a strict budget should still have access to a wide variety of high quality dressmaking fabrics. It is for this reason, that we created our Economy Fabrics range. This gorgeous range of dressmaking fabrics are all economically priced...