Making your own statement is so easy to do with the help from Calico Laine. It's always nice to stand out from the crowd and have a garment that differs from everyone else.. Whether you are creating your own garment from scratch from our wide range of Fabrics or you simply want to add you own detailing to existing clothes, shoes or even bags we are here to help!Our wonderful range of fabrics come in a selection of different textures, weights, finishes and of course, colours! So if you are planning to make an evening dress or just want something casual come and have a look around! Our selection ranges from  beautiful lightweight Chiffon to heavier-weight fabrics, such as Melton, and everything in between! If you are looking to add personality to existing items, look no further than our Haberdashery section, full to the brim with wonderful ideas such as our choice of Trim and Fringing. You can incorporate them into your garments to add detailing such as waistbands and edging as they are available in beautiful lace, beads and even sequins.. They can be used on cuffs, collars, the bottoms of dresses and trousers and can even be glued onto your favourite pair of shoes along the straps! The Beaded Fringing would add stunning detail and movement and a beautiful touch of colour... Our wonderful choice of Diamante is guaranteed add a luxurious sparkle to whatever you are using them with.  The Sew in Diamante have a backing so you can easily sew them onto your clothing, dance wear and accessories. and are more of a permanent fixture. We also have Clip on Diamante which have a 2 pronged backing and push through the fabrics that you are working with. You could also use Acrylic Jewels which can be glued onto your clothing and shoes and come in some stunning colours and sizes. You cold always use the necessary items such as Zips and Buttons as statements. You could choose contrasting colours  which will really stand out and even use them for decoration which is very popular at the moment! Hopefully today's blog has given you some inspiring ideas of how to make your own statement and add your own personal touch to garments.  If you have any comments please feel free to leave them in the comments box below. You can also follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Until next time, Calico Laine