Matt

Adding your own individual touch is so easy with Calico Laine. We have many simple yet effective products in our Haberdashery section to achieve that unique, handmade look. Have a look at our wonderful Ribbon section, here you will find the most delightful range of different shades, themes, designs and widths to accommodate many different projects. As Christmas is nearly here, there...

We have some great Feathers here at Calico Laine in all sorts of colours and finishes whether you are looking to enhance a garment, add to a fascinator or even for novelty purposes. All of our Feathers are natural and come some stunning vibrant colours and different sizes. Our Ostrich Feathers are the largest at 24-27 inches and have a...

Diamanté and Crystals are a sure fire way to add that extra sparkle to your fabrics and accessories! Here at Calico Laine we have an extensive Diamanté section where you will find buttons to trims and everything in between to add your own touch of luxury... We stock some stunning Swarovski stones in beautiful colour choices which reflect the light flawlessly and create the most...

The cold weather really does seem to have arrived here in the UK this week. With all this wind and rain it makes going outside a real challenge. When the weather goes nasty like it is,  it's time to dig out those warm winter clothes and accessories. I personally like the look of winter clothes, they seem to fit a lot better...

Here at Calico Laine we specialize in fabrics for special events such as bridal wear, evening wear and prom dresses. Our Satin Fabric Range is second to none and we strive to bring you the biggest colour range available to make the perfect garment. We know planning the perfect garment isn't easy so we have brought you a wide choice...

We have a lovely selection of stretch material here at Fabric-world in a choice of different weights and finishes depending  on what garment you are looking to make... Lycra- This fabric is 150 cm (60") wide and has a 4 way stretch to it. This fabric is ideal for dance wear, sports wear and ice skating costumes as it fits...

At Calico Laine we are adding new items to our website everyday. On the site there is What's New section and this lists everything that we have added in the last month. Currently we have added on 1000 items to the site in the past 30 days! This leads me onto the topic of today's blog. Some of the latest items added...

Here at Calico Laine we bring you the highest quality products available to ensure your dressmaking has a flawless finish. Zips are an important part in many garments whether you are using them as a statement piece, by choosing a contrasting colour, or to be subtly inserted into a garment... We try to bring you the biggest choice of colours and...

Here at Calico Laine we specialize in dressmaking fabrics from satin to cotton and everything in between! Haberdashery is vital to complete your dressmaking projects from start to finish whether you are just starting out and pinning your fabrics together to finding that perfect zip to complete your garment. Bias Binding- This can be used to edge many different fabrics...

Here at Calico Laine we have a wide choice of Organza in many different forms and finishes whether you are using it for dressmaking, crafts or even decorations for special events such as weddings and even Christmas. We have various different ways to consider purchasing this fabric. You can buy Organza by the meter which is 150 cm wide and has...