Laura

With the popularity of creating your own clothing items continuing to soar it is inevitable that the demand for high quality haberdashery items will follow. In order to achieve the most from your dressmaking projects it is important to ensure that you are choosing the correct haberdashery items to compliment your dressmaking projects. Good quality haberdashery items will ensure that...

Halloween fabrics at Calico Laine. Halloween is an enchanting time of year for adults and children alike and continues to grow in popularity year on year. Not only is Halloween an exciting event, it is the perfect time of year to express your creative side by exploring your dressmaking and crafting talents. Celebrated on the evening of October 31st...

Whether you are a keen dressmaker, sewer or seamstress there are always essential items that you will require in your sewing box. Today I am going to go through some of the most essential  items that I have in my sewing arsenal! Fiskars Scissors at Calico Laine. Scissors - A real must have item, my scissors, get used every time...

Pink patchwork fabrics at Calico Laine come in a number of stunning designs. One of the newest sections on our website and also one of the most eagerly anticipated! Patchwork fabrics at Calico Laine have always been extremely popular in store and because of this  we have decided to expand our extensive range to our new website. Generally speaking...

Bias is a very popular Haberdashery item and has been around for many many many years. In recent times making your own bias binding has become even more popular. There are various different ways to create your own bias, but the most popular techniques are the hand held bias tools by Prym and the bias making machine by Simplicity.  Shown...

Here at Calico Laine we have plenty of Haberdashery items in stock - from buttons to zips, stitch rippers to pins, ribbon to seam tape, chances are we have whatever you're looking for available here. In today's blog post, we'll be discussing some products in our huge haberdashery ranges. Bias Binding - Available in three different types (cotton, polycotton and...

For most of us, getting dressed up in an exquisite dress with some stunning heels only happens once or twice a year. Every woman knows only too well that it's against all the rules to be seen in the same dress twice. Although we all love to feel a million dollars in a gorgeous dress it can be stressful finding...

Where has the year gone? Once again, Christmas is fast approaching, so here at Calico Laine we're getting organised early and getting into the festive spirit. Here at Calico Laine we offer a stunning range of Christmas fabrics and ribbons; this year in particular we have sourced some fabulous unique lines which will enrich anyone's craft project regardless of how...

Here at Calico Laine we stock an enormous range of ribbons with practically every colour, pattern and texture available. Ribbon is a very versatile item that can be used for all sorts of craft creations, and in today's blog post we'll be suggesting some ideas for using ribbon in your own projects. Whether you want a colour to compliment or...

Even though it probably seems only a few days since the kids broke up from school it won't be long before September arrives and the new term begins again. Inevitably you are going to need to buy new uniform for the beginning of term due to the kids having a growth spurt during the summer or maybe even going to...