Fabrics

Although most of us are currently thinking of Christmas and all of the things we will be making for the holiday season here at Calico Laine we are beginning to think of what people will be looking to buy next year. If you are already looking to Buy Fabric Online for spring/summer 2015 we have a new fabric that has just...

With Christmas drawing ever closer and the madness of last-minute shopping descending on those of us who perhaps aren't quite as ready as we'd like to be, warmth is an important factor when it comes to that late night dash for those extra presents and big day food bargains. As a result, our customers are looking for warmer Fabrics for...

Disney release their new version of Cinderella in early 2015. This week Disney have released the first trailer for the much anticipated remake of the classic fairytale Cinderella starring Cate Blanchett. The cast of Disney Princesses have delighted and enthralled many generations of girls (and boys!) and with the huge success of last year's Frozen starring Princess Elsa we...

This weekend, millions of us all over the country stopped what we were doing to take part in remembrance services and silences to mark Remembrance Weekend. This important event is an opportunity for us to come together and remember the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice and given their lives in conflict for the freedom we enjoy...

Here at Calico Laine we are very enthusiastic and excited to provide our customers with a wide variety of different Fabrics suitable for all dressmaking projects they may be doing at the time. Our sales team are on hand to help at any point whether you just need advice on what material to choose or you need help picking colours...

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...

Satin Fabrics give off such elegance and feminine glamour making it a perfect material for evening wear garments like dresses, gowns and long skirts. Satin is a very identifiable fabric noticed from its glossy shiny surface and duller background making it extremely popular with all ages. It is quite a stiff fabric so its able to create beautiful structures for...

Some of our most popular fabrics here at Calico Laine are our chiffon fabrics. With many different types and colours available, it can be a little difficult to make the right choice for your own dressmaking project. In today’s blog, I’ll be talking a little about some of the varieties that we have in stock, in the hope that we...

All our new printed Fleece Fabrics are perfect for those cold winter months that are going to be hitting us very soon. We have recently had brand new stock in a variety of designs that everyone will love. Fleece Fabric is a very versatile material that can be used for numerous projects including dressmaking like jackets and coats, making scarves...

Since Disney’s smash hit movie, Frozen, was released last year, we have been inundated with customers looking for Dressmaking Fabrics to make their own versions of the outfits that the two female leads, Queen Elsa and Princess Anna, wear in the film. As an avid costume-maker and Disney nerd myself, I have been all too happy to help these customers...