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Here at Calico Laine, we have a wide selection of various different types of Bridal Fabrics, all of which are of the highest quality so you can be sure that everything on your big day will go smoothly! Whatever your style plans for your special day, there are plenty of options when it comes to choosing your Bridal Fabrics, ranging...

If you are thinking about making your own dress or skirt then one of the first things you will need to consider is what Dressmaking Fabrics you are going to use. The main thing to consider will be what time of the year you are planning on using wearing your latest creation. For example you don't really want to be...

One of the favourite Craft items that we stock here at Calico Laine is Acrylic Paint. We currently have a range of 60 different shades, so there are plenty different options when it comes to your art work!! Acrylic Paint is known to be fast drying and can also be diluted with water to thin it slightly. By diluting Acrylic...

If you are looking for the highest quality Satin Dressmaking Fabrics, look no further than our fabulous seleciton here at Calico Laine!! All of our Satins are 100% polyester and come in a width of 150 cm (60"). Our most popular range of Duchess Satin, is the traditional heavier weight Duchess Satin. This Dressmaking Fabric is almost always a top...

We now have a fantastic and improved  range of Vilene products available. 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....read on!! Our range of Vilene products can be found in the Haberdashery section on the webite...

Here at Calico Laine we have a wide range of Bridal Fabrics to choose from including Satins, Chiffons and Taffetas. One of our most popular Bridal Fabrics is Organza. Organza is a fantastic and versatile Bridal Fabric that comes in a stunning range of colours, ranging from the bold and bright, to beautiful Organza is a Bridal Fabric that is traditionally...

At Calico Laine we stock an extensive range of Sewing Accessories and this is going to be the topic of todays blog. Any dressmaker or sewing enthusiast will need to have a good collection of sewing accessories to be able to fix and make items. At Calico Laine,  these items include: Pins Sewing Needles Tracing Wheels Tracing Paper Fray Check...

In everyday life, we use Zips for a wide variety of different uses ranging from items of clothing, to items such as sleeping bags at tents. Choosing the right Zip for the job is essential for ensuring the longevity of whatever item it is being used for. We stock an extensive range of different types of Zips, so you can...

Klona Cotton is a high quality, medium weight, multi purpose 100% cotton Dressmaking Fabric. It is also often used in quilting and patchwork, making it an  excellent ‘all round’ fabric. We currentlystock 39 different shades of this Dressmaking Fabric to choose from, so you can be sure to find the right colour for your Dressmaking needs! The colours in the...

We have a fabulous range of Bridal Fabrics that are perfect for making your big day extra special! Taffeta is the ideal Bridal Fabric if you are perhaps looking for a modern twist on some of the more traditional Bridal garments. Taffeta is a beautiful Bridal Fabric to be used for bridesmaids dresses and even with the Bridal gown itself...