Dressmaking Fabrics

As we bid a fond farewell to the long, balmy days of summer, our thoughts inevitably turn to our winter projects and Dressmaking Fabrics to keep both ourselves and our families warm through the colder months of winter. Although I do love my floaty summer dresses and sandals, winter dressmaking projects present the opportunity to experiment with a whole new...

Some of our most popular fabrics here at Calico Laine are our chiffon fabrics. With many different types and colours available, it can be a little difficult to make the right choice for your own dressmaking project. In today’s blog, I’ll be talking a little about some of the varieties that we have in stock, in the hope that we...

Since Disney’s smash hit movie, Frozen, was released last year, we have been inundated with customers looking for Dressmaking Fabrics to make their own versions of the outfits that the two female leads, Queen Elsa and Princess Anna, wear in the film. As an avid costume-maker and Disney nerd myself, I have been all too happy to help these customers...

The beautiful golden shades of this gorgeous Dress Material are perfect for crisp, autumn days. Here at Calico Laine HQ we have recently taken an order of limited edition peach skin micro fibre fabric. This beautiful Dressmaking Material is available in limited quality and features a variety of gorgeous colours and designs which are just perfect for the transition...

As a mum with a young son, I find my house permanently resembles a demolition site. My little rascal is like any other boy; he loves to make a mess with anything he can get his hands on - mud, paint and baked beans to name a few examples. With this in mind, I'd like to share a new Dressmaking...

Even though we are still experiencing fairly warm weather, it will soon be Autumn and the time to be thinking of wearing warmer clothes. With the weather we usually experience in Britain in the later part of the year it is time to Buy Fabric to make yourself a warm winter coat and winter skirts. This week we have added...

Cilla was one of the most famous faces in music during the sixties. This week, the long awaited the three part ITV drama, Cilla, starring Sheridan Smith will finally hit our television screens and we cannot wait to step back in time and explore the fashion, music and Dressmaking Material of this particularly exciting and fashion influencing decade. Cilla...

Some of the most frequent customers we have are brides-to-be, visiting us in search of the perfect Bridal Fabrics to make or have made into their dream gowns and bridesmaid dresses for their big day. We are always happy to help any customer with their fabric choices, especially when it is for a special occasion - after all, most people...

This autumns work wear is a large part of the fashion scene. A suit does not have to be just for in the office, a casual tailored look is all the rage. So why not get creative with Dress Fabrics to create your own individual tailored style. Singer, Mary J Blige wears a tartan pencil skirt. A pencil skirt is the...

Jessie J takes pyjamas to a whole new level. Sales of pyjamas at major retailers are soaring after top celebrities such as Nicky Hilton, Jessie J, have been seen out on the street sporting various pyjamas. Brushed cotton fabric is a very popular Dressmaking Fabric for making pyjamas as it is breathable and machine washable at a high temperature...