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With so many different types of Zips to choose from on the internet the prospect of buying zips online can become a daunting one. The importance of style and function will come into play depending on which fabric you are using to make your garment from or what style of zip you are trying to replace. Here I will discuss...

Satin Fabrics are one of the most popular choice of fabrics when it comes to creating beautiful dresses for special occasions especially weddings. We stock a wide range of satins from heavier weight quality duchess satins to lighter more affordable economy satins which all make up into stunning gowns. Our duchess Satin Fabric comes in a large variety of colours...

Chiffon Fabric is one of our best selling dressmaking fabrics; this lightweight, plain-woven fabric is a glamorous and elegant choice for the most special of occasions. Most often chosen for evening wear garments, Chiffon Fabric gives an elegant and floaty appearance to any gown and is often layered alongside other dressmaking fabrics to add volume and movement to your design. Michelle...

We are proud to carry the complete selection of Berisfords Ribbons available to purchase online here at Calico Laine. Available in a variety of stunning designs such as satin, metallic, chiffon and grosgrain Berisfords Ribbons can be used for number of different applications such as creating a decorative trim on your hand made clothing items such as tops and skirts...

Calico Laine is an online retailer that has been up and running for the past 6 years, in November we decided to have a full branding makeover and bring Calico Laine back into the 21st century. Since the relaunch we have noticed a huge increase in traffic to the website which  is obviously converting into more sales for us which is always...

Gutermann Threads are the favourite threads with creative hands all over the world and with such a high selection available it is no surprise. Gutermann Threads are without a doubt the best quality threads on the market with a thread suitable for almost any creative task you can think of: Gutermann Sew-All Thread - for many years this collection of...

It is possible to Buy Haberdashery Online for almost any project you can think of however most customers will keep their sewing kit stocked with a range of Haberdashery supplies for carrying out repairs. Here are details of some of our most essential Haberdashery items for repairing your existing clothing items and soft furnishings: Scissors - perhaps the most important...

Many modern brides are choosing to keep the cost of their wedding celebrations down by sourcing and making many of their decorations and accessories themselves. When you Buy Haberdashery Online for your wedding ceremony you can add a unique finishing touch to your celebrations whilst saving your budget for other important items. Haberdashery is not only a useful consideration when...

Zips come in many different types to suit different needs and here at calico laine we have a wide variety to choose from. Our nylon dress zips come in both regular and concealed and are brilliant for both dress making and for cushions as they are closed at the end. The regular dress Zips are available in over 40 different...

Zips are an essential everyday item used primarily for closing the gap between two pieces of material. Zips have a wide range of uses, on coats, shoes, bag zips and much more. With its multitude of uses zips need to be vigilant, Calico Laine stock a wide range of zips to suit every purpose. Although, how do you know what...