Bridal Fabrics

As the cold season takes over, we still have a number of customers looking for the perfect Bridal Fabrics for their own winter weddings. Brides-to-be do not let the chilly weather stop them, but trends in chosen fabrics are different from those that are popular in the spring and the summer. With the longer nights coming, customers are choosing darker...

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...

When I’m not working, I can usually be found doing something creative – it’s generally sewing! Having a number of friends who also sew is a great motivator, as well, and over the past few years we have become a sort of sewing bee. We all like to help out on each other’s projects, which can come in handy, and...

When people are looking at organising their big day, they think of Wedding Fabric as being mainly for the bridal gown and the bridesmaid dresses but there are a number of things that fabric can be used for as well as these two aspects. One of the main areas that fabric can be used for on your wedding day is...

A few weeks back Cheryl Cole surprised her fans by announcing she had married her French restauranteur boyfriend of three months, Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini. They married in a casual and very private ceremony on the beach in Mustique. There haven't been any official photographs of the couple on the day and not much has been revealed about what Cheryl wore so...

If you are getting married soon and looking for the perfect Bridal Fabrics for your big day, look no further than our massive selection available here at Calico Laine. With so many different Fabrics, colours and textures available, there is bound to be something to suit you and make your wedding that much more special. Popular in Bridal gowns at...

In recent years, Lace has experienced resurgence as a Bridal Fabric with it's leap in popularity being largely attributed to the stunning Sarah Burton for McQueen gown worn by Catherine Middleton for her 2011 nuptials to Prince William. However in reality, Lace has been one of the most popular Bridal Fabrics for decades. Lace first rose to prominence as a...

When we are updating our collections here at Calico Laine HQ, it is important to always keep and eye on upcoming trends both on the catwalk and on what celebrities are wearing and this is no different when it comes to Bridal Fabrics. Lace has been one of the most popular Bridal Fabrics since the 2011 wedding of Prince William...

One of the most popular types of Dressmaking Fabric that we sell here at Calico Laine is Satin – and with so many different kinds and colours to choose from, it’s hardly surprising. Satin Fabrics have always been regarded as lustrous and luxurious, and was the first choice Fabric for 14th century England royal courts. Today, they are still considered...

When it comes to picking the perfect Wedding Fabrics for your big day, every bride wants to look her best in an exquisite gown, as well as her bridesmaids. Instead of buying off-the-rack garments, it might be worth looking at having your gowns handmade – and what better place to look for Bridal Fabrics than our massive selection available both...