Bridal Fabrics

Now that we are in the swing of the British summertime, we are receiving more and more orders from customers who are visiting us both online and in-store, are seeking out the perfect Wedding Fabrics for their big 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...

During the 80's and 90's it was quite common that if you were asked to be a bridesmaid for a friend you would be expected to wear a puffy sleeved taffeta gown with lots of frills which I am sure many of our customers will remember and cringe at when they see old photos. Bridesmaid dresses were made from traditional...

Lace Bridal Fabrics have been a popular choice for brides throughout the years and we have seen many celebrity brides recently choosing this fabric for their gowns including Geri Halliwell and of course Kate Middleton. Lace gives an elegant look to a wedding dress and is a perfect choice for those brides wanting a traditional look to their wedding dress...

If you are an excited bride-to-be on the hunt for the perfect Bridal Fabrics to use in garments for your big day, whether it is your own gown, your bridesmaid dresses or even the cravats and ties that your groom and his groomsmen will be wearing, then look no further than Calico Laine's fantastic ranges of fabrics. We offer all sorts of...

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...

If you are an excited bride-to-be on the hunt for the perfect Bridal Fabrics to use in garments for your big day, whether it be your own gown, your bridesmaid dresses or even the cravats and ties that your groom and his groomsmen will be wearing, then look no further than Calico Laine's fantastic ranges of fabrics. We offer all sorts of...

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...

If you  are an excited bride-to-be looking for the perfect Bridal Fabrics to use in garments for your big day, then look no further than Calico Laine's fantastic ranges of fabrics. We offer all sorts of satins, crepes and chiffons that are all wonderful choices for bridal and bridesmaid outfits, and in today's blog I'll be suggesting a few that we...

This week one of my friends came back from a romantic holiday to Iceland with her boyfriend and is now engaged! As you would expect with any newly engaged lady, the wedding is on her mind and she has been thinking of what colours and theme her wedding might take. One of the things we have been discussing is the...

At the weekend, many people were celebrating Valentine's day, the day of romance by going out for a special dinner, buying roses or having a cosy night in. Sherlock star, Benedict Cumberbatch took it to the next level however and secretly married his beautiful fiancée Sophie Hunter on the Isle of Wight. The pair are expecting their first child later this year...