Haberdashery

One of the most useful items you will find in our Haberdashery department is elastic. For years this has only ever been available in black and white with the occasional roll of nude also available however recently we have added a range of coloured elastics which have seemed to been a hit with our customers. Haberdashery - coloured elastic Coloured...

Now spring is definitely in the air our thoughts have turned to creating our spring/summer wardrobe. Spring is all about fresh colours and cool, elegant design and as every dressmaker knows no outfit is complete without a range of excellent quality Haberdashery. Here at calico laine we understand just how important it is that customers have all the tools they...

Recently we have had quite a few new faces visit us in-store at Calico Laine, hoping to take up the wonderful hobby that is sewing themselves. With all of the stock that we have, it can be a little overwhelmed and not everyone knows where to start when faced with so much choice, so in today's blog we have decided...

For dressmakers, the main consideration when working on a new creation will be your fabric however any experienced dressmaker will know that they cannot expect to achieve a fantastic quality item of professional appearance without investing in some excellent quality Haberdashery items. Good quality Haberdashery will form the foundation of any handmade piece of clothing resulting in a long lasting...

Haberdashery products are extremely important and often key items in all our craft and dressmaking projects. You can't often complete a project without one of these items including zips, thread and scissors when sewing your latest garments or glues, feathers and decorative flowers when making craft pieces like cards and home decorations. Black Velcro One important item within our Haberdashery...

Recently we have had quite a few new faces visit us in-store at Calico Laine, hoping to take up the wonderful hobby that is sewing themselves. With all of the stock that we have, it can be a little overwhelmed and not everyone knows where to start when faced with so much choice, so in today's blog we have decided...

During the spring months, one of the most popular items of Haberdashery is bias binding. Bias binding, also known as bias tape, is a very useful tool for a variety of projects and used by dressmakers and crafters for disguising raw seam edges to achieve a more professionally finished item. Bias binding is an essential part of any dressmakers Haberdashery kit...

Now spring is finally on it's way, many of our customers are planning what projects they will be working on for the upcoming season. As with any dressmaking project it is important not only to source the best quality fabric but to ensure that you have stocked up on your Haberdashery items. We carry a wide range of Haberdashery Online...

When you are a dressmaker it is important to have a reliable supplier for all your Haberdashery needs and at Calico Laine we believe we can be the reliable supplier you need whether it be for ribbons, threads or sewing needles. At Calico Laine we stock some of the biggest names in Haberdashery including Prym, Dylon and Gutermann so you can be assured that whether you buy online...

With The Great British Sewing Bee's final taking place next week, a lot of customers new and regular have been frequenting our stores and website a lot more often, feeling inspired by the projects that the contestants take on each week. An important part of any dressmaker's projects is their sewing kit - there are plenty of Haberdashery items that...