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 types. From regular dress zips and concealed zips to more heavy duty metal open ended zips and even extremely long tent zips, we almost definitely have what you need in our collection. Fabric Markers - Sometimes it's easier to roughly draw your designs and pattern pieces onto your fabric before you get to work with your scissors, needles and threads - but most pens and pencils will stain fabric beyond repair. This is not a problem for customers who purchase our fabric markers, made especially for people needing to stencil non-permanent designs onto their craft projects; with ink that either disappears on its own or by erasing with water, these pens are perfect for embroidering projects or even just for drawing shapes ready to be cut out. Dye - Do you have an old item of clothing that needs some new life? Or perhaps you own an old bag thats looks worn out and tired from use. Don't throw it out - why not try reviving it with some of our Dylon Fabric Dye? Available in a multitude of colours from bright shades to darker colours, we sell Dylon products such as Cold Water Dyes, Machine Dyes, and even Dylon fabric markers and fabric paint. We also sell Dylon Salt for use with the two types of dye. Elastic - Elastic is a product used in many different craft projects for a multitude of reasons; from gathered sleeve cuffs to shirred bodices, to more specialist projects such as dancewear items, more items that you use and wear in day-to-day life may contain elastic than you might think. Here at Calico Laine, we sell elastic in a variety of widths, colours and types. From shirring elastic to soft backed elastic to just the plain and simple regular types, we're happy to help you find exactly what you need. Have you ever used any of these products in your own dressmaking and craft projects? Have you used them in a way that perhaps steps away from the norm? Submit a photograph of your creation to our Facebook page - we love to see what our customers can come up with! Until next time, Calico Laine