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Brushed Cotton is an ideal Dressmaking Fabric to create garments for colder weather, both for ladies and men. This Dressmaking Fabric is most commonly used for jackets and lighter coats, due to the softness and warmth of the Dressmaking Fabric. Because Brushed Cotton is 100% cotton, it is suitable to be used for childrens clothing and will ensure they’re also...

Here at Calico Laine we stock a wide range of Bridal Fabrics, all of the highest quality and best value for money available. One of our most popular Bridal Fabrics that we stock within our range is our Organza fabric which is an ideal choice for bridal and bridesmaid dressmaking as it is sheer and can be used alone or...

Net Curtains are a fantastic way to enhance your window space whilst incorporating privacy at the same time. here at Calico Laine we have a lovely selection of Net Curtains to choose from in a range of stunning designs and materials! All of our nets come with a slot top heading as standard so they are all ready to be...

One thing we are always expanding here at Calico Laine is our range of Net Curtains, frequently adding new styles to our collection. We have recently added a variety of new Net Curtains, all patterned and detailed designs. Net Curtains are a great alternative to curtains and blinds and can often be more affordable than other window decorations. Net Curtains can...

One of the aspects of Dressmaking that is important to consider in your projects, is ensuring that your Dressmaking Fabrics are lined appropriately. There are many reasons why we can consider it important to line Dressmaking Fabrics… Dressmaking Fabrics are often lined for comfort – Sometimes the other side of Dressmaking Fabrics such as Duchess Satin are more comfortable with...

One range of products that plays an essential part in a whole variety of projects is Haberdashery. Here at Calico Laine we know how important it is to use high quality items of Haberdsahery to ensure that you have the best results in your Dressmaking and Crafts projects, however many items of Haberdashery go even further than this! Many of...

When you begin to plan for a wedding, if you are having your dresses made to order, then apart from the actual style of your garments, another essential part of the decision process is choosing the perfect Bridal Fabrics. The range of Bridal Fabrics that we have on offer for you here at Calico Laine is a selection that we...

Choosing a Dressmaking Fabric when creating a formal outfit can often be a difficult choice, which is why at Calico Laine we ensure that we have a wide selection of Dressmaking Fabrics which are ideal fabrics to be used for eveningwear. There are various different Dressmaking Fabrics which are suitable for this use, however one of the most popular Dressmaking...

Valentines Day is fast approaching and with only a month to go, why not start getting creative to impress your loved ones!! Today I would like to look at some of the Valentines Day items that we have here at Calico Laine to choose from, and hopefully provide you with some inspiration! Our Valentines Day range includes items such as...

One range of products that has a huge choice is our Haberdashery section here at Calico Laine. Haberdashery items can vary greatly from Ribbons and Feathers to Dylon and even Felt! In todays blog I would like to talk about some Haberdashery items in particular, which includes Haberdashery that is used for adjustments in Dressmaking. There are many reasons we...