Matt

The word haberdashery is used when referring to basic sewing notions such as buttons, needles or threads but it can also be used to describe a shop which sells such goods like ourselves here at Calico Laine. The term Haberdashery might be used to casually describe sewing basics but in reality it is a massive global industry which produces thousands of products. International...

Headphones in, music on, time to concentrate. It is going to be fun and games spending my Tuesday tweaking and then creating a new adwords campaign for Calico Laine, a very time consuming task that happens to be an essential part of what goes on behind the scenes. Once this is all up and running it is something that will require constant monitoring. The main goal is to help drive...

In recent years, the art of dressmaking has experienced huge resurgence and the demand for handmade, designer look pieces at affordable pieces has soared. Over the last few years we have been riding out the financial storm that has seen wages decrease and the cost of living increase leaving many of us without much spending money at the end of...

Satin Fabrics are renowned for their air of elegance and feminine glamour and for this reason are one of the most popular choices for online customers who are creating luxurious evening wear items such as dresses, blouses and skirts. Satin Fabric is easily identifiable by its beautiful glossy surface and duller background and is a popular choice of fabric with...

When people think of Chiffon Fabric they automatically think of dressmaking projects and what garments can be made with this material. However this fabric can be used for a variety of different designs, one including decoration purposes at special occasions. On special occasions such as wedding days or birthday parties a lot of thought goes into the decoration and colour...

Easter is one of my favourite holidays of the year and this year I am particularly looking forward to the long weekend this year in the hope that the warm weather will make an appearance and I can dig my spring outfits out of my wardrobe. Easter is the perfect time for catching up with family and friends which of...

For any dressmaker or tailor, the most important tool in your kit will be your scissors. A good quality pair of scissors makes all the difference to the quality of your finished piece, ensuring smooth and precise cuts whilst a bad or ineffective pair will affect the overall quality of your finished product. Here at Calico Laine, we choose to...

At Calico Laine, we specialise in Dressmaking Fabrics. You'll find we supply wide variety of fabrics, linings, and trims for every occasion, whether it's an opulent gown for the evening or a summer dress for a lazy Sunday. Though we are officially in spring, the chill hasn't left the air so why no try keeping yourself warm with a garment...

There are a number of points to consider when you are looking for a good online Haberdashery Supplier. The last thing anybody wants is to find themselves short of essential Haberdashery items in the middle of a project. From time to time you may find yourself needing to get hold of items at short notice in order to complete a...

Here at Calico Laine, we sell a huge range of fabrics ideal for almost any task however it is out selection of stunning Dress Fabrics that keep our loyal customers coming back to us time and time again. Dressmaking as a hobby has experienced huge resurgence in recent years; rather than the 'make do and mend' mentality of years gone...