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Here at Calico Laine, we have a fantastic range of Diamante products for you to choose from, and these include a great choice of Crystal Diamante Accessories, Diamante Buttons, Glass Crystal Stones and Glass Crystal Trim. We also have a large range of Swarovski Hot Fix Stones . Here are some of the Diamante products that are available to you and...

Here at Calico Laine we stock a huge selection of different Dressmaking Fabrics, and within this selection there are several ranges of Sheer Dressmaking Fabrics that serve many purposes. Sheer Fabrics are a popular chocie when layering with other Dressmaking Fabrics to create floaty and delicate looks for many garments. Sheer Dressmaking Fabrics are mst commonly found in formal wear...

Here at Calico Laine, we pride ourselves in only providing the highest standards of quality Fabrics. To get the most of your Dressmaking garments, we always suggest to source the best quality of fabrics, as Cheap Fabrics simply do not last as well. But....purchasing high quality fabrics does not have to be as expensive as you think! We now have a...

When it comes to planning and Dressmaking the garments for your big day, there are many options when it comes to choosing your Bridal Fabrics. Here at Calico Laine we stock an extensive range of Bridal Fabrics that are perfect for all of your Bridal garments, ranging from Bridal gowns, to Bridesmaids dresses and Mother of the Bride outifts. We...

In today’s blog we are going to be talking about the range of Duchess Satins available here at Calico Laine, and how they can be used as a Dressmaking Fabric. Duchess satin is availabe in three different: Heavy, medium and super soft weights. It is a shiny and luxurious Dressmaking Fabric, that is often most popular for formal occasions. Although...

Here at Calico Laine, we have a brilliant range of Bridal Fabrics that can used for all of your wedding garments. One of the most popular Bridal Fabrics that we have available is our Dress Nets. The Dress Net that we stock is 100% polamide and comes in a width of 140cm making it ideal for all of your Bridal...

Here at Calico Laine we have a wide range of Dressmaking Fabrics to suit all of your Dressmaking needs. The Bi-Stretch fabric that we stock is a medium weight Dressmaking fabric with a 4-way stretch. This Dressmaking Fabric can be described as having 'give' more than being a very stretchy material, and is a popular choice of Dressmaking Fabric due...

The planning of your wedding is one of the main parts of the big day itself, and deciding upon the right Bridal Fabrics is part of the fun! Here at Calico Laine we have a wide range of Bridal Fabrics to choose from including Satins, Chiffons and Taffetas. One of our most popular Bridal Fabrics is Organza. Organza is a Bridal...

One of the most versatile Dressmaking Fabrics that we have here at Calico Laine is Dress Net Fabric. This Dressmaking Fabric is available in a wide range of different colours, including metallic and fluorescent variations. It is 100% polamide, and is stiff enough to hold a shape when arragned into a garment, yet easily moves. At just £1.10 a metre...

Selecting the right Bridal Fabric for your big day can be a very personal decision when creating your garments and other Bridal and Wedding Accessories. One of the main pieces of the day is obviously...the dress! Depending on whether your style and individual taste is looking for a traditional or modern twist, Satin Bridal Fabric remains the favourite choice for...