If you are conscious about the colder weather approaching but still want to stay stylish, we have many different Fabrics here at Calico Laine to choose from. Whatever your taste, we are always on the lookout to bring you the widest selection of different designs and colours to make beautiful dressmaking ideas! If you are looking for a fabric that is suitable for a smart coat or jacket, Melton would be a great choice. This fabric has the look and feel of pure boiled wool and is beautifully soft to the touch! Melton has great body to it so will make up into a gorgeous winter coat that will keep you warm and trendy this winter. It has a matte finish and is also available in a select few classic colours for a stunning finish... Made from 80% polyester and 20% viscose Melton is 150cm wide and great value for money. The composition of this fabrics ensures that your finished garment with hang brilliantly and would easily make up into long coats or smart looking jackets. We have a fabulous choice of different Dress Linings, sop why not opt for a contrasting lining which adds a high end, quality finish too! A new addition to our Winter Fabric range is the Tibet range. This is a luxuriously soft fabric which has a waved fur finish to it! This is a very versatile fabric which, because it is so soft and warm, it would make lovely blankets or throws for your home. As it is still quite a lightweight fabric, it would be perfect to make into a jacket or bolero and is lovely to work with as it is so soft! It has a subtle sheen to it and is very wide at 160cm! The Tibet Fabric has a stunning textured look to it and will look great this season! If you are looking for a different looking, unique design, the 'Multi Coloured Poly/ Acrylic Fabric' is a perfect choice! It is intricately designed with superb colours in it! It is a good weight to so will make great looking coats and jackets and is guaranteed to brighten up any outfit! It is 150cm wide and is perfect if you love to wear statement pieces! This fabric would also make lovely bags and accessories too!! We have many other different designs to have a look at too, so come and have a look around at our extensive range and see if anything takes your fancy! Remember to follow us on our Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with all of the latest news and competitions and share any ideas or tips to our other customers! Until next time, Calico Laine