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When creating garments, it is essential to choose the right Dressmaking Fabric to get the results you require. Here at Calico Laine you can be sure to find the perfect Dressmaking Fabrics, as we have a fantastic range to choose from. All of our Dressmaking Fabrics are of the highest quality so you can be confident of great results with...

Here at Calico Laine, you can be sure that preparations for your big day go smoothly by ensuring that you have a fantastic full range of Bridal Fabrics to use for all of your wedding Dressmaking. In previous blogs we have looked at a variety of different Bridal Fabrics that we have available for you to choose from, including Duchess Satins...

Here at Calico Laine, we stock a large variety of different Haberdashery products, many of which are definitely Dressmaking essentials! Whether you are looking for replacement Zips, matching threads or even Bridal Accessories...we've got it covered!! We have over 30 sections alone filled with hundreds of different Haberdashery products for you to choose from! Here are just a few of...

When deciding that you are going to make your own dress or even skirt the next decision is what type of fabric are you going to use? This leads me onto the topic of todays blog. Listed below are some of my favourite Dressmaking Fabrics I have used recently. Duchess Satin: The classic satin fabric that has been used by...

At Calico Laine we have an extensive range of Haberdashery items both in store and online for our customers to look at. If you are a dressmaker or even a tailor then Haberdahsery items are a real must have,  as you will need these items to to be able to work.  The topic of todays blog is going to be talking about...

I'm going to talk about Dressmaking and how it goes hand in hand with haberdashery. Any dressmaker will have a collection of good haberdashery items in his or hers sewing box. So below I will mention some the items of haberdashery that I always have in my sewing box. Bias Binding: A must have item I always seem to use...

When deciding to make your own dress or skirt one of the first things you think about is what type of fabrics are you going to use? Here at Calico Laine we can make that decision a lot easier.  With the summer months now on us and for the lucky few summer holidays just around the corner,  there has never...

Dylon products have been around for many many years and have helped transform many items of clothing and furniture  into a fresh new colour. Here at Calico Laine we stock the complete range of Dylon Products that are currently available. So in todays blog I'm going to talk about the range of products currently available from Dylon: Dylon Machine Dyes...

With so many wedding planning underway for the next few months, choosing your Bridal Fabrics can be an imporatant part of this! We stock an extensive range of Bridal Fabrics here at Calico Laine, to help you dress for your big day in style! When it comes to creating garments for weddings, the choice of Bridal Fabric is down to personal...

With so many different ranges of Dressmaking Fabrics to choose from here at Calico Laine, it can be a difficult decision as to what is the right Dressmaking Fabrics for your needs. One of our most popular Dressmaking Fabrics is Microfibre, as it is soft and luxurious, and provides a beautiful drape when made into garments. Microfibre is known for...