Laura

Over the Christmas holiday and New Year, many loved up couples will have got engaged as this is one of the most popular times of the year to propose to someone. It may be a little early to be preparing for the big day however some brides to be are so excited they want to start planning things straight away...

This past week I have just moved into my first flat and there has been so much work to do including creating some window dressing for all of the windows. As it can be very expensive to buy curtains in the high street stores I decided to buy fabric from Calico Laine to create my own. This way I get...

At this time of year, we definitely see a trend in which Dress Fabrics sell best in both our Calico Laine stores and online and this year we are seeing a lot of customers buying crushed velvet and tartan. These fabrics can be used for dressmaking as well as interior decoration and soft furnishings and are ideal for the Christmas period, especially in the red...

With Christmas just around the corner, it is definitely party season with parties happening all over the place for Christmas and New Year. It is the perfect time to be dressmaking using Satin Fabrics to make yourself a unique outfit for the work Christmas Do or even a Christmas Day shindig. Satin Fabric is a luxurious fabric which has a glossy...

Christmas is on its way and it is time to start thinking about what presents to get your loved ones, if you haven't started your shopping already that is. If you have a budding dressmaker in the family it might be a nice idea to create a filled sewing box full of Haberdashery essentials to get them started on their...

It won't be too long until Christmas day is upon us and now is the time to be getting things ready for the big day and the holidays. Every family seems to have different Christmas traditions and these traditions are what makes the day special to you and your family. Whether it be new Christmas pyjamas, opening one present on Christmas Eve...

As I sit writing this post in our Liscard, Calico Laine, branch I am trying to think of the most popular Haberdashery item that we sell and I would have to say that it is elastic. A large amount of people who come into our long standing Liscard store are looking for elastic in some form or another whether it...

This morning has been chaotic on the roads as we have seen the first bit of snow of the season on the Wirral. The sun may be shining but there is definitely a chill in the air and my hands are like icicles as I write this post! What we could all  do with is some beautifully warm Dressmaking Fabric to create a cosy winter outfit...

Here at Calico Laine we understand that it is not always the easiest to order fabric from an Online Fabric Shop as a lot of customers need advice and like to see the fabric they are buying in person. This is why we try our best to provide a service that makes the process much easier for you. We have a...

Last night I attended my first Christmas event of the year and even though it is only November I am now feeling fairly festive. I have even been listening to some Christmas songs in my craft room! Most years, I host the Christmas holidays for my family and I love to decorate the house to make it feel extra special. At...