Now it is the new year, we can begin to plan ahead for Summer Dressmaking and which Fabrics we can use to create the perfect summer garments! In todays blog Iwould like to run through some ideas and hopefully inspire us to start looking forward to some warmer weather!!! Once again, Floral Prints are set to be big in fashion as we come into the Summer months. Floral Prints can be worn in many different styles of clothing, and our range here at Calico Laine really caters for all tastes. We have over 60 different designs of Floral patterns – some are brighter and bold designs, such as the ‘Lime Floral Summer print’, others have a softer Floral print, for example the ‘Sea Island Soft Lawn’ prints. Both colourful and more subtle designs can be equally as effective, in creating individual designs for your Summer Dressmaking. The Floral Prints we stock here at Calico Laine come in different types of fabrics to cater for your Dressmaking needs:
  • Cotton Poplin - This Fabric is ideal for making lighter weight garments such as Summer dresses and tops. It is alos popular for using in interior designs such as table drapes.
  • Cotton - This fabric also has bi-lateral stretch for added comfort, making it ideal for the Dressmaking of ladies garments such as blouses, tops and skirts.
  • Printed Satin – This fabric is a polyester and spandex mix, with a soft handle and stretch, making it ideal for Dressmkaing garments like dresses and floaty tops.
  • Chiffon – We stock printed chiffon, which is a light fabric that is ideal for layering with other garments, or even to make into light  chiffon scarves.
As you can see there are many options for Dressmaking with Floral patterns, and our full range is on the website. I hope you have enjoyed todays blog and that it has given you some Summer Dressmaking ideas!! If you have any thoughts or comments, please feel free to leave them in box below…and don’t forget to follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages to keep up to date with all the latest products! Until next time, Calico Laine