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As the nights draw in and we approach the winter months here in the UK, the lights in our houses are being switched on earlier in the evening every week. If you find yourself worried about your privacy in your own home and want to protect yourself and your belongings from prying eyes, perhaps it might be a good time...

As a mum with a young son, I find my house permanently resembles a demolition site. My little rascal is like any other boy; he loves to make a mess with anything he can get his hands on - mud, paint and baked beans to name a few examples. With this in mind, I'd like to share a new Dressmaking...

Some of the most frequent customers we have are brides-to-be, visiting us in search of the perfect Bridal Fabrics to make or have made into their dream gowns and bridesmaid dresses for their big day. We are always happy to help any customer with their fabric choices, especially when it is for a special occasion - after all, most people...

As the cold weather has started to arrive, we are reminded that winter is fast approaching. The christmas posts on facebook and the christmas adverts appearing on the television are also a helpful reminder. So why not be proactive and start getting ready to wrap up and be snug as a bug this winter with our Dressmaking Fabric by making yourself...

If you're the parent of a young child, you'll know how much kids love to dress up and play. Sometimes, dressing-up kits and costumes can be expensive, especially as they are not worn day-to-day and children will eventually grow out of them. it can be cheaper to make your own, generic costume pieces that can be applied to many different...

There are several different options when it comes to choosing the perfect Bridal Fabrics for your wedding requirements. When purchasing your Bridal Fabrics from Calico Laine you can be confident that you are getting only the highest quality of Bridal Fabrics. We stock a variety of Bridal Fabrics ranging from traditional Duchess Satin Bridal Fabrics to beautifully sheer Bridal Fabrics such as...

Here at Calico Laine we have a wide variety of Wedding Accessories now online to help you prepare for your wedding day. Having recently got married myself I can relate to the stress of finding the perfect accessories for the big day. When you have spent so many months possibly years planning, the finer details really do count.  From Organza...

Every so often it is inevitable that the hems of your trousers or skirts will fall down and you will need to do a small repair job. For those of  you who are not the best at sewing or need a quick fix we have a solution for you with our Hemming Tape. Hemming tape is a clear tape that...

Zips are an essential everyday item used primarily for closing the gap between two pieces of material. Zips have a wide range of uses, on coats, shoes, bag zips and much more. With its multitude of uses zips need to be vigilant, Calico Laine stock a wide range of zips to suit every purpose. Although, how do you know what...

Unfortunately trousers are not designed to last forever; even so we can all do our bit to prolong the quality and life of our garments. If you rip or tear your trousers, don't dismay, they can be easily fixed with no hassle. All the materials you need to repair a rip can be purchased at incredibly low prices from Calico...