Sewing Tutorials

Many of us like to use commercial dress patterns in our Dressmaking, but sometimes it is a struggle to find exactly the right pattern for the garment you have in mind. You might be tempted to try and make your own pattern, but may not be sure where to start – and, if like me, you just don’t have the...

With the new year approaching, you might be thinking about next year's wardrobe - what fabrics will be fashionable? What items of clothing will be essential and stylish? What dressmaking fabrics should you use and wear? One item of clothing that never seems to go out of fashion is the well-loved maxi dress - these dresses can be worn for...

Here, at Calico Laine we love nothing more than seeing what gorgeous creations our customers come up with. Over the years we have been awed and inspired by the wonderful (and yes, sometimes weird!) designs which have been showcased both on our website and our social media channels. We know that many of our customers, some with many years experience...