Matt

Corded Lace is one of the most popular fabrics that we stock here at Calico Laine and currently massive in the fashion industry. Lace can be used in lots of ways, from dresses to tops and even on cushions. Our Corded Lace is absolutely stunning and looks amazing when made up. It is 140cm wide and made from 53% cotton...

Summer is nearly upon us (apparently!) which means only one thing... WEDDINGS! If you have been invited to a wedding and don't have a clue what to wear then why not make something? You know there won't be another person at the wedding in the same outfit as you, so why not. In this blog, I shall explain some of...

We often get asked questions about the types of fabrics we stock here at Calico Laine, and which ones are the best for achieving a certain look on garments. With so many different materials to choose from in our online catalogue, we understand how hard it can be when choosing the perfect fabric to compliment a particular style! Dresses are...

Sometimes when it comes to dressmaking new garments, it can often be difficult to decide which material is best for the type of garment being created! As well as stocking a huge range of well-loved and traditional dressmaking fabrics such as satins and chiffons, we will always ensure that we stock a full range of materials that are right on...

Diamante is really popular nowadays and with good reason. You can add extra sparkle and glitz to almost any outfit or item of clothing. Take a recent post we shared on our Facebook page for example. A pair of plain shoes had been customised using large diamante acrylic jewels. By adding a couple of really nice looking stones these shoes...

Haberdashery really is wide and varied section on our website. It really does cover many different items and can often make life a lot easier when dressmaking. In my entry today I am going to talk a little about our collection of different Haberdashery items. Ribbons: This really is one of the most wide and varied selections of ribbons that...

One of the newest sections on our website is the Leather Look Fabrics section. Within this section we have a number of different quality leather look and also wet look dressmaking fabrics. The materials come in a variety of different widths and colours and are suitable to be made into jackets, trousers, dresses and skirts. Some of the fabrics are...

Fiskars are a well renound make of Scissors through the textile world mainly because their quality is unbelievable. Each set of scissors is as good as the next and they all have a life time guarantee. Fiskars have different scissors for specific jobs, including: 25cm Dressmaking Scissors- These will cut through most fabrics you want them to. Pinking shears- Excellent...

When it comes to selecting the perfect Bridal Fabrics for your requirements, look no further than our stunning range of materials here at Calico Laine! Today I would like to take a look at some of our best-selling materials within our range of Bridal Fabrics and how they can be incorporated into your Bridal Dressmaking to achieve the results you really want...

If you are working within a set budget, but still need the highest quality of Dressmaking Fabrics, the Cheap Fabrics here at Calico Laine are still of the highest quality so you can be sure that your projects will work well for you! We have several different options when it comes to selecting patterened materials so we are confident you will find...