Matt

Now Christmas has come and gone it's time to start thinking about the main event of the winter party season, that being New Years Eve. NYE is always a popular night out and dressing and looking the part is all part of the fun. In today's blog entry I'm going to talk about some of the most popular fabrics that...

As we are now in the cooler months of the year, when it comes to your garments, different types of Dressmaking Fabrics are often taken into consideration. Here at Calico Laine we have a fantastic range of winter Dressmaking Fabrics that are perfect for all of your projects.  When choosing your winter Dressmaking Fabrics, the materials you opt for are dependant on...

Shown below is our very first video blog entry on one of our best selling items, open end zips.  In this short video entry we talk about the different range of open end replacemnt zips that we offer here at Calico Laine. Calico Laine Zip Video Blog I hope this video has been informative and if you have any thoughts or comment...

There are so many different Dressmaking Fabrics for you to choose from here at Calico Laine, it can often be difficult in deciding which one is right! One of our most popular fabrics is Microfibre, as it is soft and luxurious, as well as providing a beautiful drape when made into garments.  Microfibre is known for its silky ‘peachskin’ feel, and is...

This year I decided fairly late on that I wanted a festive Christmas jumper. So I took myself off to the shops to get one and low and behold, they had sold out! Fear not though, I decided that if I could not get one I would simply create my own. This is what I'm going to talk about in today's blog entry. I...

Here at Calico Laine we have an extensive range of Fasteners for you to choose from. Fasteners can be an essential haberdashery product when finishing off your Dressmaking, and can be important in given the desired results. Our range of Fasteners covers the entire range of 'Prym' Fasteners, which are the highest quality non-sew press fasteners and studs, that come with the cleverly designs...

If you are looking for a slightly different Satin Dressmaking Fabric to use for your garments, look no further than our beautiful range of Satin Back Crepe! Satin Back Crepe is an extremely versatile medium weight material, that has the smooth and shiny side of satin, as well as a softer feel of the crepe on the other side. One of the main...

The planning of your wedding is one of the main parts of the big day itself, and deciding upon the right Bridal Fabrics is part of the fun!  We currently have a huge selection of Bridal Fabrics to choose from including Satins, Chiffons and Taffetas. One of our most popular Bridal Fabrics is Organza. Organza is a Bridal Fabric that is traditionally made from silk, however it is...

Vilene is a brand that offers a wide range of different interlinings for many different purposes, and if you would like to know a little bit more about what we have available then you've come to the right place! Our range of Vilene products can be found in the Haberdashery section on the website, and it includes sew in interfacing, iron on...

Some of the most popular Bridal Fabrics we have here at Calico Laine is our range of Chiffon. The word 'Chiffon' originally derived from the old French word that means 'old rag', is a woven fabric that is a popular choice at all times of year and for various different occasions! It is widely used as a Bridal Fabric due to its ...