Haberdashery is very important to all of your dressmaking projects and here at Calico Laine we like to offer you a good range of high quality items to fill your sewing box. From buttons to zips, quick un-picks to ribbon, pins to tape, the chance is we will have whatever you are looking for in our 'Aladdin's cave'! Here is a quick run down of some of the Haberdashery items we have for sale in both our retail stores and online.
Bias Binding : Bias binding is the perfect Haberdashery item for finishing off a garment and can be used both on inside seams to neaten them or to finish necklines or hems. Available in 3 different types including cotton, polycotton and satin we have bias tape in a large range of colours to match with your fabric. We sell out bias binding by the metre if you are just making one item or by the full roll if you are doing a larger project. Buying by the full roll offers you the bias binding at a discounted price, ideal if you have a lot of items to use it with.
Cords : Our collection of cords is probably one of the most versatile ranges available in our Haberdashery products. There are a variety of different cords to choose from including piping cord, anorak cord, leisurewear cord and lacing cord to name a few. With widths starting from as small as 1mm and going up to 7mm you have plenty of choice. Whatever you are making, be it a bag, a hooded jumper or simply a Christmas decoration to hang up your Christmas cards we will have the right cord for you.
Ribbon : Looking for a satin ribbon to create straps on a dress? Or perhaps you are looking for ribbons to add to a handmade card? Or maybe you want that perfect little 'Handmade with Love' tag to finish off your handmade item you have create for a friends? Our ribbon ranges are one of the best on the market - available in every colour, type, width and design you could imagine, we guarantee to have something suitable for your needs in our selection.
Pins : An essential Haberdashery item in everybody's sewing kit, pins make sewing a lot easier by keeping your fabric in place. We stock many different types of pins including quilting pins, bridal pins, glass headed pins to name but a few. Our dressmakers pins are made with hardened shanks and are resistant to ironing, which is helpful when trying to get an idea of how your finished garment will look halfway through actually making it.
Eyelets : Eyelets are round metal rings that come in two pieces to form a hole in your fabric for threading ribbon or cord through and are great for various projects. Also known as grommets, we stock our eyelets in three different colours and various diameters.
If you are looking for a particular Haberdashery item and are unsure if we sell it, please feel free to get in touch with our sales team and we would be happy to help you.