Matt

So winter is in full flow now and the snow is falling outside. For some people they enjoy a little snow, but for me I just can't seem to get warm. When the weather takes a turn for the worse, I always seem to look for new warmer dressmaking fabrics. I have found over the years that by wearing a...

There really is a wide and varied selection of Haberdashery available on the market today. In my blog entry today I am going to explain some of our best selling items: Zips: Replacement zips can be something of a minefield for the inexperienced. Luckily here at Fabric-World we are here to help if needed. Zips generally come in two different...

I have always been of the opinion if you are going to take the time to make your own clothes then it is worth investing in quality material. You want your your dress or skirt to say something about you and by using good quality fabrics it really does. Today I am going to talk about the range of high...

Velcro has many uses in everyday life. It really is an excellent item that can be used for many things. In today's blog I am going to talk about the different types of Velcro and some of it's intended uses. Heavy Duty Velcro: This thick Velcro is ideal for when a strong heavy duty stick is required. It is typically...

If you are planning on tying the knot then first of all congratulations! Not only do we wish you a wonderful day, but also a fantastic time planning the occasion. To ensure that planning goes as smoothly as possible, here at Calico Laine we have put together a wonderful selection of all the highest quality  bridal fabrics all in one...

Within our Haberdashery section on the website we have recently updated the Feathers and put them into separate categories to make viewing them a little easier. We have taken individual photographs of all the feathers as well so you can now see each different colour and design separately. I now it is mid winter right now but summer really is...

The most romantic evening of the year is just over a month away and if your planning on going out you are going to need a smart new outfit! If like me you are a keen sewer and love to make dresses then now is the time to start planning your dress for Valentines Day. Some of the most popular...

We are well and truly into the new year now and all I have been thinking about are things to do this year. This includes holidays, the next bank holiday and of course clothes I plan on makings :-) When making clothes I always seem to think I have all necessary Haberdashery items, that is until I start! I am always missing...

Now the festive period has come and gone, it's time to start thinking about summer and all the great summer dresses you can make and wear. Here at Calico Laine we offer a huge selection of Dressmaking Fabrics, suitable for all seasons. The aim of today's blog however is to highlight our collection of summer fabrics. Below I will talk a little...

Here at Calico Laine we have social media pages for our customers to contact and interact with us on. If you follow us on either of these pages I'm sure you are aware of some of the great prizes and competitions that we have on them. One of the great things about us interacting with our customers is that we...