One range of products that is constantly expanding is our Haberdashery. When working in Dressmaking, it can be seen how invaluable top quality items of Haberdashery are and how important they are in finshing off your projects perfectly! Today I would like to take a look at some of the items of Haberdashery items that are most commonly used to...
Now we are coming into the summer of 2012, the planning for all those special bridal garments is well underway and it is often the case that we want to try something a little different! Here at Calico Laine we understand how important it is to have top qulaity Bridal Fabrics to choose from, so we have carefully selected a...
When it comes to creating new garments, here at Calico Laine we believe that variety is the key to making a unique item. We now stock a variety of Cheap Fabrics that are merely a different variation of our always popular ranges. A great example of this is with our Satins. A great alternative should you be working on a...
One of the most popular items that we sell here at Calico Laine is Haberdashery. Haberdashery has a wide variety of products within the range, including items that are often essential in many areas of Dressmaking and crafts. Today I would like to take a look at some of the most popular items of Haberdashery that we have available and how...
Dressmaking has become a very popular past time in recent times. Â There are a number of reason for this but the financial crisis has had an impact as has recent TV shows highlighting how to customise your own garments. The topic of todays blog is of course Dressmaking and also what fabrics to use and why :-) SatinFabrics: A very...
Here at Calico Laine we have an extensive range of Haberdashery products that have all been selected with quality in mind. Our range of products includes a great choice of branded items including well loved names such as Prym and Vilene to name just a couple of examples. One range of Haberdashery that Prym are famous for being at the...
Organza is a brilliant product which can be used in dressmaking crafts and even to decorate interiors for events. Not only is Organza brilliant value for money it is available in an selection of beautiful colours! Our Organza is 150 cm wide and is made from 100% polyester. Organza is very popular for children dresses for a special event as...
Shopping for the perfect Bridal Fabrics can be an exiting part of preparing  for your special day and here at Calico Laine, we have a fantastic range of materials to ensure you have the best options for all of your bridal Dressmaking! One of the favourite Bridal Fabrics that is more traditional choice for creating bridal garments is Duchess Satin...
Felt and Baize are so versatile, they can be used for an array of different uses whether you are dressmaking, using it for crafts or for more specialized reasons such as covering snooker tables or using it for displays. Depending on what you need to do, there are a few options in which product to use. You can buy Felt...
Being British has never been better. This year there is so much happening here in the UK. To celebrate this here at Calico Laine we created a section on the site dedicated to Union Jack designs especially if you have something planned for the jubilee! Whatever your taste, whether you are looking for a vintage theme or want a fresh...