As we can really start to feel the colder weather approaching us, we start to think about warmer clothing. It is always nice to hand pick your fabrics and designs, as you can choose what material, buttons and any other deigns involved in your dressmaking ideas. Melton is a perfect choice when thinking about making a winter coat or jacket as it will keep you lovely and warm and even more importantly stylish! Melton has the same thickness and texture of boiled wool where it is very hard to tell the difference between,  this fabric is a highly sought after material too! This fabric is ultra smooth to the touch and has a great structure to it so it is perfect to make into winter coats! Melton is fantastic value for money and is also wide at 150cm (60") and is available in lovely rich colours, my personal favourite being the 'Camel' which is a classy, ever popular colour choice! You have may options when deciding what sort of garment you are going to make with this fabric, as it has such great structure and body to it, you can make a beautiful full length coat that will keep your whole body warm or opt for a shorter jacket design! You can easily accessorize your coat with your chosen buttons and trims to really add your own personality! Detailing and design is always top of our list, so why not go all out with your Melton garment. Dress Linings are a great way to add personality to your clothing by opting for a contrasting colour which many top designers use within their clothing as it transforms ordinary garments into high class, designer looking clothing! You really can use any of our fabrics for your lining, and even add patterned fabrics such as jerseys to add even more warmth and comfort! So come and have a look at our wonderful choice and see what stunning colour combinations you can come up with... Please don’t hesitate to get in contact with our helpful staff! So please do come and have a look around at our fantastic selection of Fabrics and Haberdashery….and to keep up to date with all the latest news and product information, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Until next time, Calico Laine