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Here at Calico Laine we carry a wide range of fabrics and haberdashery items suitable for almost any dressmaking project you can imagine. Our selection of stunning dressmaking fabrics are available to purchase in a huge range of colours, widths and compositions with something suitable for every clothing item from school uniform to bridal gowns. At Calico Laine our buyers pride...

For many designers and dressmakers, the announcement of the Pantone Colour of the Year is perhaps one of the most anticipated and important events of the year. Designers will base their collections around the Pantone choice as it is a huge indicator of which shades will be prevalent on the catwalk and in turn, in high street stores. Of course...

In the world of fashion what is in and what is out changes on what seems like a daily basis however, one item remains a fashion staple and that is the Little Black Dress. The LBD is a timeless piece dating back to the 1920s. Classic designers such as Coco Chanel and Jean Patou created a variety of versatile designs that...

If you are looking for a good quality thread to sew hems, quilt or to use for embroidery then Gutermann Threads have the best range available. The German company Gutermann have been in business for over 150 years. All of there thread is of the highest quality which guarantees no snags or faults. Here at Calico Laine we always recommend Gutermann threads and we never hear...

Satin Fabrics are one of the most popular dressmaking fabrics we stock - popular for their luxurious quality and glossy finish satin is one of the most widely used fabrics in the fashion industry. Satin Fabrics originate from China and have been exported to the west since the time of the Ancient Greeks and have been used in Europe since...

Many modern clothing garments use zips as a quick and convenient fastener - zips are a low cost, easy to use alternative to zips and poppers and are a fastener ideal for clothing items for all members of the family. Many customer Buy Zips in particular for young children's clothing - zips are the ideal choice for children as they...

Most brides to be will start planning their ceremony months and often years in advance and one of the first and most exciting things to consider is your bridal gown. Luckily, the major fashion houses will let us know over a year in advance what is big in the world of wedding gowns and Bridal Fabrics. We have been closely...

It may feel as though we have not yet had a summer in Great Britain, however it is this time of year that we begin to see a sharp increase in sales for our winter fabrics and in particular, Fleece Fabrics. Fleece is one of our biggest selling fabrics all year round, largely due to its versatility and ease of...

If you are looking to Buy Haberdashery to revive items of clothing or homeware then look no further. Here at Calico Laine we stock the very best Dylon products for this purpose. Dylon have come a long way since the beginning of there time in 1946. The company was initially founded by two young entrepreneurs, Luca Purbeck and Peter Samuel...

Before embarking upon a new dressmaking project it is important to consider the complete construction of your garment in order to achieve the highest quality finish. Many of our Dressmaking Fabrics may require an additional layer such as a dress lining fabric. There are a number of reasons why you may consider the addition of a lining fabric in addition to...