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The weather seems to finally be getting better here where Calico Laine is located in the North West of England, thank goodness! I just can't wait for it to be sunny and warm, and I am counting down the days until the summer vacation that I have booked with my family and best friend later this year. In preparation for...

Whether you're ready or not to accept the fact that we have now entered Autumn, we have. You just have to get over it, and embrace it. I personally love this season, it seems to be the only time of year no one really complains about how cool it is outside, but describes it as refreshing. Everyone claims how good it...

Recently at Calico Laine, we have been adding a lot of new fabrics to our stock both online and in-store. If our two shops aren't local to you, then there is always the option to Buy Fabrics Online through our website; everything we sell in our store is up for purchase on our website too, meaning that wherever you are...

If you are planning your wedding at the moment, you will already know it is paramount that every element of your big day is completely perfect. From your own bridal gown and your bridesmaid dresses to the groomsmen accessories and the wedding decorations, every bride-to-be has an idea of the theme and look she wants to achieve. Here at Calico...

Any keen dressmaker knows that besides fabric, haberdashery is an important part of any sewing or craft project. At Calico Laine we are always looking for new products to add to our Haberdashery Online, and in today's blog we'll be talking about a few items that we have recently added to our already extensive collection of haberdashery items. Our new...

Here at Calico Laine, our massive ranges of Wedding Fabric are popular with customers all year round. During the summer months, we receive a larger number of sample orders from brides-to-be, who are all looking for the perfect fabrics to have their gowns and bridesmaid dresses created from. Often we are asked what fabrics we recommend, and so in today's...

In modern sewing, one of the most popular products used is the zip. It can be used in so many different ways; customers who Buy Zips from us here at Calico Laine have been known to use them in many creative projects for both functional and decorative purposes. We strive to stock as many different types, lengths and colours of...

Here at Calico Laine we have a large range of Haberdashery Online that are essential products for all dressmakers, people who enjoy craft projects and those that have a hobby for creating felt items. Within this online section you will find everything you need from scissors to ribbons and even unique items like bag handles for making your old handbag look...

A wedding is one of the most important days of anyone's life, and it is paramount that every single part of a bride's outfit is absolutely perfect for her big day. If you are are on the hunt for your own dream dress and accessories but they are proving difficult to find, then why not have your own unique gown...

When it comes to weddings, it is important that every single part of any bride's outfit needs to be perfect for her big day. If your dream outfit and accessories are proving a little difficult to find on the high street, why not have your own unique dress made from our extensive range of Bridal Fabrics available in both of our...