Haberdashery

Even though we stock a large supply of different branded threads, our Gutermann Threads are always the most popular with our customers both in store and online. Some of our range includes all cotton threads, sew-all threads, sulky metallic threads and many more that all come under the Gutermann Thread brand. Gutermann all cotton threads are the perfect choice for dressmakers who...

If you are looking to Buy Haberdashery to revive items of clothing or homeware then look no further. Here at Calico Laine we stock the very best Dylon products for this purpose. Dylon have come a long way since the beginning of there time in 1946. The company was initially founded by two young entrepreneurs, Luca Purbeck and Peter Samuel...

In the last few weeks, a number of my trousers have unfortunately worn out and now have small holes in them. As with most clothes, over time, trousers do deteriorate after a lot of wears. Most people in this day and age of the throwaway society would simply buy another pair and throw out the old ones. This however is...

Here at calico laine we have a variety of Haberdashery essentials you need to complete all your dressmaking projects from scissors, to threads and many other items that are the perfect accessories for your sewing box. One of our most popular products is our bias binding which is sold by the metre and on bulk rolls especially for larger projects...

Shoulder pads are one of the most useful yet under utilised items of Haberdashery we stock. Over the years, shoulder pads have become synonymous with the power dressing trends of the 1980s such as that worn by Melanie Griffths' character in Working Girl, however in recent years shoulder pads have begun to make a huge comeback. During the 1980s, shoulder...

When doing any form of dressmaking it is important to be accurate to ensure that your garment is the right size and shape to fit. Whether you use a commercial pattern or make your own pattern it is vital that you have the correct Haberdashery items to help you carry out your project. Here is a quick rundown of items...

Everybody who sews knows that you cannot do any sewing without thread and it is important to choose a good quality thread to work with to ensure the quality of your garment or item. At Calico Laine we stock a few different brands of thread however in my opinion, I would always opt for Gutermann Threads as these are a...

Recently I have had a lot of birthday celebrations in my family and it is important to me, whether it is a big age celebration or simply another year old that the birthday boy or girl is made to feel special on their day (seeing as they only get one a year). I like to create extra special handmade cards...

When you are undertaking any kind of dressmaking, quilting or sewing project, accuracy is the key to getting it right in many instances. Everything from the width of the fabric to the length of the fabric, from body measurements to zip size need to be measured and if just one thing is incorrect, the whole project could go awry! Not...

Boning is one of the most useful items of Haberdashery in our collection and is used by tailors and dressmakers for a number of different purposes. When you think of boning you automatically imagine bustiers and structured evening gowns, however boning can also be used   to add light structure to your formal garments and for holding in place embellishments...