Laura

Everybody loves it when a new baby is due or has been born into the family and recently I have had a few friends who have had new babies which means lots of baby cuddles for me! It is always nice to buy a gift for the new baby and what is even nicer is to make a gift yourself...

If you are dressmaker it is important to have a fabric and haberdashery supplier that you can rely on for all sewing needs and at Calico Laine Textiles we believe we can be your 'go to' supplier whether it be for fabric, thread or a zip. At Calico Laine we stock some of the biggest names in haberdashery such as Prym, Gutermann and Dylon so you can be...

This week the Great British Sewing Bee is back on the television and we will definitely see an influx of customers in our Fabric Store as well as more orders online as customers try and recreate the makes on the show. In the beginning stages of the show, there always seems to be at least one contestant who makes an outfit...

Particularly useful Haberdashery items for those customers who are looking for an alternative to zips and buttons are snap fasteners. Fasteners are a great item for clothing, bags and even camping equipment; a great alternative to a button. Snap fasteners provide a secure closure and are often used for people who have dexterity problems who cannot pull a zip up...

It is important that when you are dressmaking, that you choose the correct Dress Fabric for making your garment. If you pick a lightweight fabric, you may wish to also use a dress lining as a second layer to make sure that the item cannot be seen through or to keep you warmer in the colder weather. There are many...

Here at Calico Laine, a Fabric Store based on the Wirral we understand that dressmaking can over time become an expensive hobby and many customers are aware of price when they are choosing fabrics and materials. It is important however, that those customers who may be working to a strict budget should still have be able to access to large selection of good quality...

As a haberdashery supplier we are well known in our local area and online for offering a large range of Gutermann Threads. Gutermann are a German company and manufacturer high quality threads for all different types of sewing projects. The most popular in their range is the polyester sew-all thread which can be used for the majority of sewing projects...

Thankfully we are finally seeing some sunshine and the coldness of winter is starting to leave us, for now. That means it is that time of year to be thinking about your spring wardrobe and what Dressmaking Fabric you should buy to create some outfits for the new season. It's time to pack away the big, thick jumpers in exchange for the...

Berisfords Ribbons are one of the leading names in the haberdashery industry and are well known for their beautiful range of ribbons and trimmings. The company was founded in 1858 by brothers Charles, William and Francis with Charles working in the textile industry since the tender age of nine working in a mill. Charles educated himself by attending Sunday school...

One of the most essential haberdashery items for any sewing or dressmaking project is thread. At Calico Laine we stock a number of branded threads including Gutermann Threads and feel that it is important to use the best thread possible for any project. After all, if you are spending a lot of time and effort creating something, you do not...