Laura

If your a keen sewer or dressmaker like me then there is a good chance that you will have a wide and varied choice of different Haberdashery items. I tend to keep all my sewing bits and bobs in one box (albeit a rather large box) as it helps me to stay organised and neat. In my blog entry today...

Even though it is currently the middle of summer, our Fleece Fabric remains one of our most popular choices with customers all year round. Available in a multitude of colours and patterns here at Calico Laine, there is bound to be at least one to suit you. In today’s blog post, you'll learn how to make a simple gilet out...

Due to less than favourable economic conditions the days of throwing out your clothes because of something as minor as a broken zip are gone.  These days, many of our customers prefer to "make do and mend" and extend the life of their garments for as long as possible by utilising their sewing skills to mend and alter their clothing...

With summer upon us, you may be thinking of ways to update your wardrobe with lighter, elegant garments to keep you cool on glorious sunny days.  Here at Calico Laine we stock a range of gorgeous summery fabrics to keep you looking stylish and cool whether you are aiming for a casual look during the daytime or a more elegant...

Knitting is becoming increasingly popular again and here are some accessories I believe will be useful for beginners or the more experienced knitters out there; Knitting Row Counter It is so easy to forget what row you are on when Knitting and it can mess you up completely if you can't remember. So this is a useful gadget to use...

Skater dresses are in style this summer, and they are also a quick and easy project to make from scratch. Usually made from fabrics with some stretch to them, we recommend our Double Knit Jerseys which come in a range of colours to suit you. Here you’ll learn how to make a basic skater dress that’s perfect for the sunny...

If you’re looking for an easy but fun project to work on, a circle skirt is a simple and fast item of clothing to make, and can be adapted for any situation – a Circle Skirt created using our Rose & Hubble Cotton Prints would be perfect to wear in the summer weather, or why not use our Duchess Satins...

Our Dress Linings are excellent quality, they are second to none! They are made from 100% polyester and are 150cm wide. The good thing about these Dress Linings is that they are anti-static so they will never cling to the top layer fabric or to your skin. They are excellent to use as a lining in a dress, skirt or top...

We stock many Silk Devoire fabrics here at Calico Laine and they sell extremely well. They are beautiful fabrics and look stunning when made up, there is also a huge variety of colours available to you. The good thing about silk is it can be worn all year round they are warm in the winter but cool in the summer. Our Silk Devoire Fabrics...

There are some sewing accessories that everyone needs in my opinion. There are so many different things that come in handy for so many different situations or projects. Here are some of the items I feel I would be lost without; Fiskars These are my favourite pair of scissors and I treasure them a lot. Fiskars do lots of different...