We have many different Haberdashery Products here at Calico Laine to help you along with your dressmaking, crafts and day to life. Our range of Elastics come in all different sizes and colours for many various different uses. The most commonly used Elastics in Dressmaking, tend to be the Soft Backed Elastic, which can be used in trousers, skirts and pyjamas for the waistband. As it has a lovely soft side, it not only adds to your comfort, but will allow and expandable waistband! The Soft Backed Elastic is available in black and white and comes on a 25 meter roll or can be bought by the meter. It also comes in various thicknesses:
  • 19mm
  • 25mm
  • 32mm
We also have plain flat elastic too. It is great as it can be used in dressmaking, or you can incorporate it in to your day to day living for repairs etc. It is also available in numerous different widths and come sin black and white! If you need an elastic with a splash of colour. Our 1mm Special Colours Elastic comes in a brilliant choice of colours, and can be used with crafts, or use them for special events such as party hats, or to hang cards on! They are also great value for money as they come on 100 meter roll! We also have Button Hole Elastic, which is a great help when making garments as the holes are already done for you! Elastic is easily sewn onto fabrics too and comes in a range of different widths too! There are many more that i haven't had chance to talk about, so come and have a look around at the website! I hope that today’s blog has helped your knowledge of the different elastics that are available.  If you need any help regarding our products you can always give us a call for more information on 0151 336 3939  at the warehouse or email any questions to sales@calicolaine.co.uk and one of our experienced team will reply to you as soon as possible. So come and visit us again soon and why not follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Until next time! Calico Laine