Now spring is officially around the corner its time to think about the big fashion trends. This year there seems to be a variety of trends hitting the scene that are the most popular looks. These styles seem to involve mostly colour pallets such as pastels and block brights. If you love making your own garments you need to start...
With many people struggling to find dressmaking fabrics in their local area we know how important it is for people to buy Fabrics Online. We do our best to bring high quality fabrics to our customers at competitive prices. We have a number of ranges which we stock all year round however we are always adding to this. Occasionally we...
Here at Calico Laine we have a large number of Fabrics to choose from for your dressmaking projects. Whether you are a beginner, love sewing as a hobby or a professional dressmaker, this is the shop for you. Our online store stocks fabrics ranging from heavy winter tartans to extra light chiffon's in stunning designs and colours. You will be...
Here at Calico Laine, wedding season is truly upon us. Brides are currently in the process of deciding what to wear on their big day; along with their bridesmaids. Choosing Bridal Fabric can often become a daunting task. At Fabric-World, we are here to help with our extensive knowledge of Wedding Fabrics to make the choice easier. Chiffon Bridal Fabric...
This January seems to be a very cold month with temperatures dropping to 0 degrees and below. Now the weather is freezing we are starting to wear more winter coats and rain macs to keep warm. Walking the dog in this weather seems to be great effort especially when its raining and cold outside. Rain macs are the perfect protector...
In the past few years we have seen a resurgence in vintage style decor in people's homes. There have been programmes on TV showing you how to achieve this look and it has becoming popular. One of the standout items for the vintage look is bunting. Hanging bunting up across your wall instantly gives you a vintage look. Bunting is...
Its the beginning of the year and those of you getting married this summer already have their dresses sorted and ticked off. If you are a bit of a last minute person like myself you wont have much planned. Now is the time to start thinking about the perfect Wedding Fabrics for your big day. You need Bridal Fabric for...
I love the winter, I think there is something cosy about the dark nights but this time of year can cause havoc if you're not well equipped. Good quality clothing items can be expensive so its often worth while making do and repairing any imperfections. The most common complaint with winter coats is broken Zips. Don't be deterred by a...
Tartan fabrics have been around for hundreds of years and are the ultimate timeless fashion fabric. Traditional tartan plaids have a strong association with Scottish culture and are particularly popular this time of year of Burns night is fast approaching. Burns night is a Scottish commemoration which celebrates the life and work of poet Robert Burns. Although Burns night is...
In recent years we have seen a dramatic change in the high street. Many shops have been forced to close due to poor sales; the high street taken over by charity shops and pound stores. It is now unlikely that you would find local shops such as a baker or butcher and a Fabric Shop is few and far between...
