Dressmaking Fabrics

The last few weeks have been very busy at calico laine especially for the web team getting all the brand new Dressmaking Fabrics uploaded onto our website. We have seen a wide range of lovely fabrics come in with us that are all perfect for creating stunning garments and other sewing creations for this season. Navy Sparkle Corded Lace Fabric...

Now that the kids are all back at school and parents are getting back into their normal routine, it won't be long until people start to think about Halloween and costumes for both kids and adults. When I was little, I remember dressing up as a witch and bobbing for apples with my Mum and Dad but Halloween wasn't celebrated...

Lace Fabric is the perfect material for those hot summer months as it is ideal for adding an additional layer of lightweight fabric onto other lighter materials still keeping a comfortable feel and not too much of a heavy weight on the skin when made up into garments. Lace Fabric can also be useful for creating beautiful stylish kimono jackets...

The sun is shining all over the country, at last British summer time is cracking the flags, which means it's time to get those fabulous summer dresses out. When the weather is like this there's nothing I love more than a long walk in West Kirby or a lounge on New Brighton beach. We're so blessed on the Wirral to be surrounded by such beautiful...

When selecting your Dressmaking Fabric you may also want to consider colour matching to a dress lining. Linings are used to line a variety of sewn items such as clothing, hats, bags and many more. They give a strong finish to the inside of a garment while concealing interlinings, raw edges and padding.  Linings extend the life of a garment and add warmth - especially...

Its now may which means its nearly officially summer so what better time to start creating your summer wardrobe with some of our beautiful printed Dressmaking Fabrics. When thinking about your ideal summer garment you should think about the colour, the design and the quality of fabric you are choosing. At summer time I love going for bright colours with...

We have a huge selection of Dressmaking Fabrics at Calico Laine, from satin to voile, gingham to corduroy but one of our biggest ranges is our cotton prints which includes many gorgeous prints from the renowned Rose and Hubble. Rose and Hubble manufacture printed cotton fabric, usually in a width of 112cm, which vary in patterns from floral designs to children's prints...

If you're new to the world of Dressmaking it can be a bit of a daunting task choosing the right dressmaking fabric for your project. Here are a few tips to guide you through the maze to your perfect dress. Beginners guide to Dressmaking Fabric The Dressmaking Fabrics you'll be looking at will either be woven or knitted, and range from fabrics made from animal fibres...

So the sun is shining, the weather is starting to improve and you're feeling inspired to do a bit of Dressmaking to brighten up your summer wardrobe. The only problem is you have about a dozen half finished projects in your cupboard that you really must complete before starting something new. Am I right? Don't worry, you're not alone, we're...

Since the 23rd April 1995, schools and nurseries across the country have been celebrating World Book Day to appreciate authors, books, illustrators and reading. Children and teachers dress up as their favourite storybook character and traditionally take the book that their costume was inspired by into school. World book day takes place today this year so it is a little...