Haberdashery

No matter what your skill level when it comes to sewing and dressmaking, we always seek to help out each and every one of our customers, both newcomers and regulars, to make their shopping experience with us a pleasant one. This also extends to our website as well, where a lot of our customers come to us via the internet looking to...

Gutermann Threads have long been considered the best quality threads across the sewing and dressmaking industry. With a thread suitable for almost any hand or machine sewing project, you can be sure that you will find your perfect thread amongst our fantastic selection of Gutermann Threads. The best selling item in this extensive collection is the Gutermann sew-all thread; suitable...

Here at Calico Laine we stock a ginormous amount of different ribbons. We have grosgrain, chiffon, metallic edged and possibly our most popular ribbon is the satin . You'd probably think there was only one type of satin ribbon but no, Berisfords Ribbons have plain satin ribbon - ranging in size from 3 mm  to 70 mm, iridescent edged satin...

Haberdashery is one of our best selling collections and is constantly being reviewed and updated to keep up to date with the latest trends and techniques. Whether you are a professional dressmaker or are venturing into the world of dressmaking for the first time, you will want to ensure that you have a good selection of good quality Haberdashery items...

Our selection of Berisfords Ribbons Online is the largest collection on the market and includes every Berisfords Ribbon design available. Our beautiful selection of high quality ribbons from the market leading manufacturer, is perfect for almost any project, event or celebration and are a particularly popular choice for birthdays, christenings and festive projects. Berisfords Ribbons Online can be utilised for...

With Christmas and New Year all done and dusted the next special occasion on the calendar is Valentine's day. It may seem too soon to be thinking about gifts for your loved one but when it comes to crafting it is always good to be prepared. Here at Calico Laine, Berisfords Ribbons are one of our most popular items and...

Feathers create the perfect way to glam up your outfit, add your own creative flair using the wide range of quality feathers available at Calico Laine. Whether your looking to make a bold statement using our large array of coloured Ostrich feathers, or perhaps smaller marabou feathers are more your thing - Calico Laine stock over 15 varieties of natural...

Make cushions using Haberdashery Now that most of you have probably taken down your Christmas decorations you may want to freshen up your home interior for the new year. One of the quickest ways to give your room a face lift or new feel is by adding cushions, home furnishings and updating your curtains. Making your own cushions can...

Christmas day is only one sleep away and many of you budding dressmakers may have asked Santa to bring you a new sewing machine or you may have bought one for your children in the hope that they will learn how to sew. Santa may be kind and bring you the sewing machine you are hoping for however he may...

Fiskars Scissors are the preferred scissors of choice at Calico Laine As a dressmaker, one of the most important tools you need in your sewing box is a good quality pair of scissors whether that be large dressmaking scissors for your fabric cutting or embroidery scissors for smaller projects and thread snipping. Many of our customers ask our opinion...