Dressmaking Fabrics

As the new year began I started a fantastic dressmaking course which finished just last week. It was great. It taught me so many different things that you don't really consider if you have never done any type of sewing projects before or if you are a beginner. The key thing within dressmaking, with whatever garment you decide to make...

In recent years, the art of dressmaking has experienced huge resurgence and the demand for handmade, designer look pieces at affordable pieces has soared. Over the last few years we have been riding out the financial storm that has seen wages decrease and the cost of living increase leaving many of us without much spending money at the end of...

At Calico Laine, we specialise in Dressmaking Fabrics. You'll find we supply wide variety of fabrics, linings, and trims for every occasion, whether it's an opulent gown for the evening or a summer dress for a lazy Sunday. Though we are officially in spring, the chill hasn't left the air so why no try keeping yourself warm with a garment...

Here at Calico Laine, we sell a huge range of fabrics ideal for almost any task however it is out selection of stunning Dress Fabrics that keep our loyal customers coming back to us time and time again. Dressmaking as a hobby has experienced huge resurgence in recent years; rather than the 'make do and mend' mentality of years gone...

In recent years dressmaking as a past time has become popular once more. Many of our customers have decided to take it up as a hobby for the first time, as a way of staying in fashion without having to pay some of the extortionate prices you now see around not only the designer shops, but the high street as...

So far this year we have been experiencing one of the mildest winters on record, however if weather reports are to be believed it is time to think about wrapping up warm to ward off the predicted cold snap expected to take hold of the country over the next couple of weeks. The drop in temperature does not have to...

When creating your own bespoke designs and before settling on the best Dressmaking Fabrics to use, a great place to look for inspiration is the red carpet. Celebrities are always at the forefront of upcoming trends with the world's biggest designers clamouring to dress the brightest stars at the most watched events. The Grammy Awards are the most important event...

As a sewing and dressmaking enthusiast, rarely a day goes by where I don't go home from work with a small haul of Dressmaking Fabrics just waiting to be turned into something new to wear. Whenever our new stock arrives here at our warehouse, I can always be found poring over the brand new rolls of fabric and trying to...

If you are planning to make smart dress wear whether it is for work or a formal event we have many options Dressmaking Fabrics available here at Calico Laine. Depending on what sort of look you are going for, we shall try to help make your decision! A beautiful rich fabric is our range of Crepe. Crepe is a classic looking fabrics...

Chiffon is the most popular Lightweight Fabric in our range. A plain-woven, sheer fabric chiffon is often the first choice of fabric for dressmakers creating beautiful designs including prom dresses and evening gowns. Any gown created from this stunning Lightweight Fabric is perfect when the occasion calls for a glamorous and elegant piece and is ideal for even the most special...