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If you have decided to get married then congratulations! Planning for the big day is all part of the fun, and of course the dress itself is the most important thing :-) Here at Calico Laine we have many different Bridal Fabrics to choose from. Below I will list some of the most popular bridal fabrics we offer: Duchess Satin...

Now the festive period has come and gone quickly it's time to start thinking about the summer and if we are lucky summer holidays. With this in mind I am going to talk about our range of Summer Dressmaking Fabrics that we offer here at Calico Laine. Chiffon: This is a great fabric for summer as it is lightweight and...

Bags can be one of the most effective items of your wardrobe. They can be as decorative or simple as you like. Whether your making a bag from scratch or embellishing an old bag- we have everything for it. You could use nearly any fabric you want to make a bag- I would recommend using something strong such as Gaberdine or Good Quality Calico. If...

Here at Calico Laine, one of our best selling jersey Dressmaking Fabrics is Double Knit Jersey. This material is a wonderful heavier weight cloth that has many different uses within your creations, and has proven itself to be a fantastic ingredient in the making of beautiful garments. Double knit jersey is a polyester/viscose/spandex mix fabric, and here at Calico Laine we have...

In previous blogs about Haberdashery, we have spoken about the many uses of different types of various products for within Crafts and Dressmaking. Today I would now like to look at some of the uses of  Haberdashery in a slightly different way. Here at Calico Laine we have several  options that can be used for the purposes of decoration, and I...

There are several different options when it comes to choosing the perfect Bridal Fabrics for your wedding requirements. When purchasing your Bridal Fabrics from Calico Laine you can be confident that you are getting only the highest quality of Bridal Fabrics. We stock a variety of Bridal Fabrics ranging from traditional Duchess Satin Bridal Fabrics to beautifully sheer Bridal Fabrics such as...

Cationic Chiffon is an iridescent two tone Cheap Fabric that is made to look and feel like real silk. It is ideal for using in Dressmaking, and really does add a stunning finish to many formal garments, as it drapes well and creates beautiful layering over other types of dressmaking cloth. Here are just some of the uses of Cationic Chiffon as...

When it comes to selecting the right Fabrics for what you require, here at Calico Laine we now stock a  wide range of Dressmaking Fabrics to suit all of your  needs. The Bi-Stretch fabric that we stock is a medium weight Dressmaking fabric with a 4-way give. This material can be described as having ‘give’ more than being a very stretchy material...

One of the main materials that will need to be considered when planning designs for your special day is your Dress Linings.  We stock an extensive range of Bridal Fabrics 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 choice, but whatever...

Looking back over the past 12 months we have really expanded our Haberdashery section here at Calico Laine. We have added and created some new sections and generally made the site a lot easier to navigate. Below I will highlight some of the new sections. As always if you have any thoughts or comments on the site please do share...