Matt

Cords are something that we all use everyday without really giving it a second thought. Here at Calico Laine we have got a great choice of different Cords in a number of thicknesses and also colours. In my entry today I'm going to talk a little of about the range we offer. I hope you enjoy, 4mm Polyester Cord: A...

Haberdashery is such a popular section here at Calico Laine. It covers so many different products and has really grown over the past couple of years. In my blog entry today for calicolaine.co.uk I am going to talk about our range of Haberdashery and some of their different variations. Bias Binding: Along with zips, bias is one of our most...

Here at Calico Laine we stock a wide range of beautiful and elegant Bridal Fabrics that are perfect for your special day. We have chosen the very best high quality luxurious materials that are perfect to design and make beautiful bridal gowns, and bridesmaid dresses. Our Bridal Fabrics also make wonderful prom and special occasion evening dresses. Duchess satin is one of...

Dressmaking is so popular at present and I'm really pleased about this. It's a great hobby to have and a life skill that you will always use. In my blog entry today I'm going to talk a little about some of my personal favourite Dressmaking Fabrics. These include: Haute Couture Fabrics: Although typically more expensive than most other fabrics mentioned...

Within our Haberdashery section we have a section called Ribbons. This is by far one of our most popular sections on the website. Ribbons have many different uses and can be used for such things as hair decoration, clothing embellishment and even cake decoration. In today's blog entry I am going to go through some of the more popular Ribbons...

Recently at Calico Laine we have just opened two new units at our Neston head office. Within these new units we are running Sewing and Dressmaking workshops. In today's blog entry I am going to run through the list of courses that we are currently offering: Beading and Embroidery Dressmaking for Beginners Fabric Manipulation Fabric Painting for Beginners Get to...

So you have had your invitation to your friends big day and now all that is left is the decsison on what to wear? This is more difficult than you may think. Here at Calico Laine we have a number of difficult fabrics that are perfect to be made into dresses. In my blog today I will talk about the...

Satin Fabrics are a staple fabric when it comes to dressmaking and with good reason. Satins look, feel and make up really well. Here at Calico Laine we offer a wide range of diffferent satins. In my short blog entry today I will talk a little about our range of different satins and some of there uses: Duchess Satin: this...

In my short entry today I am going to discuss some of our latest new arrivals of Dressmaking Fabrics. When the weather is hot outside it makes perfect sense to have a great choice different summer dresses. Below are some of our latest arrivals and also some of my personal favourite summer fabrics: Chiffons: a beautiful summer dressmaking fabric, chiffon...

One of the Bridal Fabrics that will need to be considered when the planning for your special day is underway, is  choosing your Dress Linings.  We stock an extensive range of materials here at Calico Laine, to help you dress for your big day in style. When it comes to creating garments for weddings, the choice of Bridal Fabric is down to personal...