Calico Laine News

Today's tabloids and celebrity websites are buzzing with the news that heartthrob Ryan Gosling and hollywood sweetheart Eva Mendes are expecting their first child after 3 years of dating. So far we haven't seen any pictures of the mum-to-be with a baby bump as she has been denying rumours up until now but there is no doubt that she will...

The summer trends have been and gone and now all the stores are focussing on the trends that winter will bring. A trend that is always popular during the colder seasons is thick winter woollens as they are comfortable and cosy. If you like knitting or perhaps want to take it up as a hobby why not start preparing your...

When you are a dressmaker or crafter it is important to have a reliable Haberdashery Supplier for all your Haberdashery needs and at Calico Laine we believe we can be your 'go to' Haberdashery Supplier whether it be for a zip, thread or ribbons. Here at Calico Laine we stock some of the biggest names in Haberdashery such as Prym, Gutermann and Dylon...

Satin is one of the most widely used Bridal Fabrics and is most certainly one of our best sellers year after year, largely due to it's luxurious glossy appearance and smooth to the touch finish. Satin is a beautiful fabric to wear and feels wonderful against the skin and due to it's extravagant presentation is often used as a cost...

Ribbon Embellishments are becoming more and more popular and can be used for many different projects. People often use Ribbon Embellishments on wedding stationary or hair accessories to add a new look or design to an item but they are also used on many more craft projects nowadays. All our Ribbon Embellishments are seen in our Haberdashery section and come...

Last weekend saw what is possibly the biggest music festival in the world take place at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset. Over the years, Glastonbury has given us many famous fashion moments with supermodels and Hollywood stars such as Kate Moss and Sienna Miller wading throughout the mud in their Hunter wellies year after year. Of course, Glastonbury is not only...

One of the most important pieces of clothing you will ever own and wear is a wedding dress. It is the one day that everybody will be looking at you and admiring your outfit, plus you will have lots of photos to remember it, so it is important to have something that reflects your style. With dresses in the shops...

With the summer holidays fast approaching, you are probably looking forward to no more school runs for a few weeks and having the kids around at home – that is, until they start to say they are bored! In this case, you might be looking for something fun to do without travelling the length and breadth of the UK –...

Now is the perfect time of year to pick up your sewing machine and get started on some quick and simple sewing projects to update your summer wardrobe. As any dressmaker or hobby sewist will know, no dressmaking project will work without some good quality Haberdashery items to complement your expert stitching and imaginative design. Here, our Haberdashery department have...

Now summer is finally here and wedding season is upon us, it is the time of year that we are always inundated with queries from brides to be, wedding planners and venue dressers concerning everything from dress fabrics to Craft items. There are many reasons why you may choose to take creative control over your wedding day; many brides working...