Here at Calico Line we try to cater for all types of budgets whether you are planning a wedding, looking to make some casual clothing or even craft ideas! We have a fantastic Economy Fabric section where you can find high quality fabrics in all sorts of finishes and materials... A very popular fabric which our staff are always busy cutting is Economy Satin. Economy Satin is a lightweight satin which comes in a choice of beautiful rich looking colours. Economy Satin is excellent value for money and is the perfect choice to make into bridesmaids dresses, prom dresses and evening wear. It is 150cm wide and will provide a great full bodied garment. If you are looking for a more textured satin, take a look at our Economy Satin Back Crepe. You can use this fabric on either side as it is reversible and has a beautiful rich texture to it. Included in our Economy Fabric range are other great dressmaking fabrics which can be used for a multitude of different ideas. Gingham is a delightful fabric which can be used for dressmaking for school uniforms, shirts and skirts and even house accessories such as tablecloths, tea towels and even curtains... Gingham comes in a lovely choice of different sized checks and colours, we also have Cotton Rich and Daisy Print Gingham too!! If you are looking for a plain cotton mix, our Poplin comes i a huge selection of colours and is made from 65% polyester and 35% cotton. Poplin is a very versatile fabrics which can be made into clothing, used as dress linings, used for crafts, bunting amongst many other ideas... Poplin is fantastic value for money at £2.99 per meter and is 115 cm wide! We also include the necessary fabrics such as Dress Linings, Dress Nets and Curtain Linings in this section so you really can do it on a budget! So come and see where you can start saving... Follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages and share any creations and ideas you have though of! You can also keep up to date with all of the latest news and competitions and new products and offers that we may have on! Until next time, Calico Laine