Dress Fabrics

In anticipation of the summer and to take my mind off the rain that we have intermittently had recently, I have been planning out projects that I would like to make for the summertime later this year. At Calico Laine, we have plenty of Dress Fabrics suitable for all kinds of weather and all seasons, and in today's blog I'll be talking...

If you are looking for inspiration for a new dressmaking project or simply seeking out that perfect fabric for your next design, we recommend taking a look at the expansive Calico Laine website to Buy Fabrics Online - everything that we sell online is something available in our stores, and if you are looking for something in particular but struggling to find...

With the weather gradually brightening up all over the country, we are seeing more and more customers visiting us both online and in-store who are who are seeking out the perfect Dressmaking Fabrics for their wedding day. Here at Calico Laine, we stock plenty of items that would be a great choice for such an occasion, and in today's blog we'll be...

Over the weekend we had some glorious sunshine and thankfully this is meant to continue through the rest of the week which gives me hope that we are going to have a nice spring and summer. People are finally getting the opportunity to put away their winter wardrobe and make some clothes for the warmer weather. A Dress Fabric that...

Christina Hendricks has become as famous for her style as she has for her acting. This week we are looking forward to the final season of one of our favourite tv shows, Mad Men. The popular series, created by Matthew Weiner, premiered back in 2007 and since then has made superstars of it's talented cast. Christina Hendricks in particular...

This easter weekend many of us enjoyed a bit of sunshine and now that it is offically british summer time people are starting to make some more summery outfits. A Dress Fabric that is ideal for this is our range of cotton rose and hubble prints. With the range including classic and seasonal designs including many floral designs this fabric...

In a couple of weeks, Liverpool will see one of the biggest sporting events of the year, the Crabbie's Grand National, take place. Each year sees thousands of people descend on Aintree racecourse and many women spend weeks preparing their outfits. One of the main days of the week is Ladies' Day which this year is held on Friday 10th...

Now that the Great British Sewing Bee has crowned its deserving winner after another fantastic series that saw the contestants sewing over 100 different garments, we have seen many new and regular customers visiting our stores, full of inspiration and itching to start a new sewing project. For those of you who do not have the option of visiting our...

Choosing a Dress Fabric for your garment is very important as you want to pick a fabric that will work well with your pattern to give the right aesthetic and fit. With many patterns it may be suggested that you need a lining for your garment and although the outer fabric of your garment is arguably the most important it is paramount that the...

When I'm not working at Calico Laine, it's almost guaranteed that I'll be sat in front of my sewing machine, working on my latest dressmaking project. I love browsing our ranges of Dress Fabrics as they arrive in-store, and I am always plotting new garments to make and wear from each one that I like. In today's blog,  I'll be...