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Aside from our massive range of dressmaking and quilting fabrics, Calico Laine also stocks products for craft-making, which are popular with all ages; whether you’re a seasoned crafter or you’re helping your young relatives to start crafts for the first time, the best place to start is our Crafts section on our website. In today’s blog, we’ll be talking about...

If you are getting married this year, then chances are you will be looking for those perfect Bridal Fabrics to be used for your bridal gown and bridesmaid dresses on your big day. At Calico Laine, we have several Bridal Fabrics that are popular choices for these outfits all year round, and also for accessories such as cravats and cummerbunds...

If you are following The Great British Sewing Bee on BBC this year, you will know that one of the challenges that the contestants are set every week is to turn an item of clothing they are given into something new. This is commonly called ‘up-cycling’ by sewing enthusiasts all around the world, and can be a great - and...

As the weather is slowly warming up, our customers are looking for lighter fabrics that are comfortable to wear in higher temperatures, perfect for summer and holidays they have booked for later this year. In today’s blog post, we’ll be talking about a few of our fabrics that we think are great both for dressmaking and for keeping you cool...

Now that the bad winter weather has (mostly) gone away, a lot of our customers are seeking inspiration for their weddings this year. With so many different bridal fabrics available, it can be a little bit daunting trying to find the perfect one for your big day, so in today’s blog we’ll be talking about some of our most popular...

With all of this cold weather we're currently suffering, a lot of our customers are staying inside and cracking on with a lot of Sewing projects to keep themselves busy. As I am personally looking forward to the summer this year, I am working on a number of dresses that I can wear when the weather is a bit warmer...

Now that 2014 is in full swing, our customers are snapping up our products and getting inspired for their sewing plans this year - and we've even had a few customers come and visit us hoping to help a younger relative, such as a daughter, grandchild or niece, start sewing their very own projects. In today's blog post, we'll be...

If you were watching the Golden Globes over the weekend, you might be feeling inspired to start sewing yourself a new dress - and if you're hoping to make that beautiful evening gown that you've always wanted, then first you'll want to choose what kind of dressmaking fabric you want to use. In today's post, we'll be talking about a...

When working with a fastening in your sewing or dressmaking project, it is important that the correct one is chosen and used - and if you opt to use a zip, it can be a little confusing having to choose from the massive variety we have here at Calico Laine! In today's blog we'll be talking about the different types...

With the new year approaching, you might be thinking about next year's wardrobe - what fabrics will be fashionable? What items of clothing will be essential and stylish? What dressmaking fabrics should you use and wear? One item of clothing that never seems to go out of fashion is the well-loved maxi dress - these dresses can be worn for...