Matt

One of our most popular ranges within our Haberdashery selection we stock here at Calico Laine is our Cord range. Cords are a very popular and versatile Haberdashery product as they can be used in various different ways from dressmaking to upholstery uses. We stock a large range of Cords here in various styles and colours. Within our range of Haberdashery, in the Cords we have...

Some of the most important people in a wedding, besides the bride and groom obviously, are the bridesmaids so its important when planning your wedding that you choose dresses which are stylish and will look good on all of your bridesmaids.There are many trends emerging for 2012, with many different dress styles, colour ideas and other ideas being shown recently...

Net Curtains have always been a popular choice for dressing windows, especially now there a wide range of styles available to choose from. Using Net Curtains is a stylish yet practical way to dress your windows as they allow a generous amount of light into your room, whilst still ensuring you have the privacy you require from your window dressing...

It is quite often that we consider creating our own clothing for special occasions and one-off events. However another rewarding way to make the most of of the Dressmaking Fabrics that are available here at Calico Laine is by incorporating them into your everyday wardrobe! In todays blog I would like to talk about Dressmaking Fabrics and there uses in...

In general, Zips for a wide variety of different uses ranging from items of clothing to items such as sleeping bags. Choosing the right Zip for the job is essential for ensuring the longevity of whatever item it is being used for. Here at Fabric-World, we stock an extensive range of different types of Zips. Firstly, it is important to establish...

There are many ways that we choose to dress your windows and doors, and dressing these areas serves several purposes. Net Curtains serve many practical purposes, and these include providing an attractive barrier providing privacy for the windows of your home. It also serves in a practical manner by meaning that there is a certain amount of light restriction without...

There are many ways in which the Cheap Fabrics that we stock here can be used to create a variety of fashionable effects in your Dressmaking. Using Cheap Fabrics are a great and inexpensive way to provide different looks for new or even existing garments! Dress Net is one of the cheapest Fabrics and most versatile Cheap Fabrics that we...

One of the Haberdashery items that we sell endless amount of here at Calico Laine is Zips! Zips are a great item for many different reasons, the first reason being for practicallity! Zips are designed to allow fabrics to open and close easily, and can provide good movement when used in your garments. Here at Calico Laine, Zips are a...

Here at Calico Laine we have recently added new Fleece Fabrics to our range, including a variety of printed designs. These Fleece Fabrics are suitable for various uses, and are especially ideal for dressmaking during the winter as they're guaranteed to keep your warm during the colder weather. Our new Fleece Fabrics are all made in Germany and are extremely high quality thermal fleeces...

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 Bridal Fabric which is an ideal choice for Bridal Fabric and bridesmaid Dressmaking as it is sheer and can be used...