Haberdashery

There are so many different types and brands of scissors available on the market now, it can sometimes be a little confusing as to what brand or type of scissors to buy. Today I am going talk all about the range of scissors we offer here at Calico Laine and also the different brands. Prym Scissors at Calico Laine. Regular...

When we talk about cords there really is a huge choice available it can quite easily become confusing. Here at Calico Laine we offer a number of different cords for a whole host of different applications. In todays post I am going to go through the range that we offer and some of their potential uses. Rayon Cords at Calico...

Here at Calico Laine, we sell all kinds of accessories for sewing, whatever your skill level. From beginners to experts, here are a few items that we feel are essential for anybody's sewing kit. Large quick unpick Seam Rippers - Also known as 'stitch rippers', 'un-pickers' and 'quick unpicks', these nifty little accessories are excellent for unpicking a mis-sewn seam, incorrect...

When it comes to replacement zips there really is a huge choice available and it can quite easily become confusing. In my blog entry today I'm going to try and cover the different types of replacement zips and some of their intended uses. Hopefully by the end of this you may have a better understanding of replacement zips at Calico...

Bias is a very popular Haberdashery item and has been around for many many many years. In recent times making your own bias binding has become even more popular. There are various different ways to create your own bias, but the most popular techniques are the hand held bias tools by Prym and the bias making machine by Simplicity.  Shown...

Haberdashery has really grown over recent months and years, and as such, our range has also grown significantly. In my blog entry today, I'm going to talk about our range and also some new items that have just arrived. Zips - We have hundreds of zips to buy here at Calico Laine, available in all kinds of colours, lengths and...

Here at Calico Laine we have plenty of Haberdashery items in stock - from buttons to zips, stitch rippers to pins, ribbon to seam tape, chances are we have whatever you're looking for available here. In today's blog post, we'll be discussing some products in our huge haberdashery ranges. Bias Binding - Available in three different types (cotton, polycotton and...

As well as using our fantastic range of fabrics for dress-making, a lot of our customers like to use our products for making soft furnishing items for around the home. These include cushions and pillows, headboards for bedrooms, blankets, throws and so much more. In today's post, we will be covering how to make a simple 40-45cm square cushion for...

Haberdashery is such a popular section here at Calico Laine. It covers so many different products and has really grown over the past couple of years. In my blog entry today for calicolaine.co.uk I am going to talk about our range of Haberdashery and some of their different variations. Bias Binding: Along with zips, bias is one of our most...

Fiskars are one of the best selling Scissors we stock at Calico Laine.  They are an amazing quality and cut through most fabrics with real ease. All of the Fiskars range have a life time guarantee so they are an excellent buy. Here are some of the best selling Fiskars Scissors and what they can be used for:- 25cm Dressmaking...