Dress Fabrics

Intro In the realm of luxurious fabrics, the elegance and opulence of Duchess Satin have etched its name as an epitome of elegance. From its roots to its uses, this blog post unravels the enchanting world of Duchess Satin fabric. Unearthing the Origins of Duchess Satin Fabric Steeped in a rich history, Duchess Satin Fabric traces its beginnings to Zhejiang...

I don't think there is anything more satisfying than walking out in something you've carefully manufactured yourself, from scratch. That feeling of accomplishment and knowing that your garment is totally unique is so rewarding. It's even better when people start complementing your work and you get to proudly announce its all your own handy work. Dressmaking really is gratifying. Whether...

In recent years Dressmaking has become more fashionable and has allowed people all over the UK to express their creative side. Here at Calico Laine we have always stocked a wide variety of high quality Dressmaking Fabrics. This leads me onto the topic of todays blog, you guessed it Dressmaking. I'm going to go into a little more detail about...

Starting a new dressmaking project can be quite daunting. There are so many decisions to make. The style, pattern, colour and most importantly, the fabric. Here at Calico Laine you will be spoilt for choice with Dress Fabrics, so unfortunately that may make your decision harder. However, our team are always on hand to help. We pride ourselves on our...

Don't we all wish for our own red carpet moment? I know I do, and I definitely take advantage of any moment I can create this for myself. Occasion dresses can seem a bit daunting but with a little inspiration from the stars, anything is possible. Here at Calico Laine we have a stunning selection of Dress Fabrics for you...

With Christmas fast approaching many of us have started thinking about outfits for all the various social occasions we have scheduled in to celebrate the festivities. Whether it's your work night out, a lunch with your family or a new Christmas day frock then now's the time to start looking at patterns and Dress Fabrics in order make your outfit perfect. The...

Dress fabrics come in all different weights, shapes, grains and sizes. This is partially why I love working in this industry, the choice is never ending and your options are limitless. This time of year it’s wise to choose dress making fabrics which are light weight and breathable in order to keep cool. If you’re lucky enough to be travelling...

It is approaching that time of year again when you have to begin thinking about choosing the perfect Valentines Day gift for your loved one. It can be a difficult and often expensive task choosing the right gift, particularly for the lady in your life. Luckily, we're on hand to get you fully prepared for the big day with priceless...

There's nothing more satisfying than creating a brand new dress for your or your family or friends. Dressmaking is an amazing craft to take up that is not only fun but can also be really beneficial when you see how great it is to make your own dresses. This is why we make sure we always provide the best dress...

Whenever we think about the perfect winter fabrics our minds always end up in two places: wool and tartan. While we know that tartan is more of a pattern rather than a fabric, we still think it brings up gorgeous ideas about designs and outfits that we can create with that familiar Scottish pattern. Tartan - the perfect winter fabric...