Fabrics

As the end of the year draws ever nearer, we are having customer looking for warm and cosy winter fabrics to make their clothing and accessories out of to battle against the inevitable freezing winds and bad weather. One of our most popular fabrics capable of this is our Fleece Fabric; it is one of the best fabrics that we can...

Here at Calico Laine, we stock an extensive range of Chiffon Fabric suitable for all tastes and needs - with so many weights and shades, our Chiffon is perfect for everything from formalwear and evening wear to bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses and so much more. It is sought after for its elegant, ethereal appearance that it manages to achieve with its lightweight...

Here at Calico Laine we give everybody a chance to Buy Fabrics Online, whether it's for a crafty project or to make an incredible new item of clothing, we have a huge variety of different fabrics, so whatever it is you're making you're almost guaranteed to find something perfect! Each season we introduce a fabulous new range of fabrics and as...

In our retail store we find that one of the most popular crafts amongst our customers is quilting and patchwork. We often get customers who spend hours choosing fabrics that will go together to make a beautiful patchwork quilt and many people ask for help with this as it can be a difficult task to find fabrics that tone together...

If you are looking for a new sewing project to work on, you might be pondering over what Dressmaking Fabrics will be right for the job. Lately I have been working on making a few garments for the approaching summertime, and in today's blog I'll be talking about the selections I have made from Calico Laine's huge range of Dressmaking...

Brooke Vincent wearing a classic LBD with a twist at the 2015 Bafta Awards. Last weekend saw the 61st British Academy Television Awards take place in London's Theatre Royal with some of the nation's biggest small screen stars walking the red carpet sporting an array of fabulous high street and designer pieces. Award shows are the perfect way to predict...

When you are sat at home watching TV and suddenly that wave of creativity washes over you to start a new and fun project, there is nothing better than getting out your laptop and searching for Fabric Online. Just the other day I found a fabric that was destined to be made into a loving member of my cushion collection...

In anticipation of the summer and to take my mind off the rain that we have intermittently had recently, I have been planning out projects that I would like to make for the summertime later this year. At Calico Laine, we have plenty of Dress Fabrics suitable for all kinds of weather and all seasons, and in today's blog I'll be talking...

If you are looking for inspiration for a new dressmaking project or simply seeking out that perfect fabric for your next design, we recommend taking a look at the expansive Calico Laine website to Buy Fabrics Online - everything that we sell online is something available in our stores, and if you are looking for something in particular but struggling to find...

With spring/summer season just around the corner, our buyers have been particularly busy stocking up ion beautiful items perfect for creating your bespoke summer wardrobe. Now it is easier than ever to Buy Fabrics Online there is no need to spend precious hours of your spare time queueing in shops  to try on the same old off the rack items...