Calico Laine News

Those of you who are regular visitors to our website may have noticed that we have recently been spending time updating our Net Curtains section. The category itself has been completely revamped with some gorgeous new images so you can better see what Net Curtain products we have available and picture them in your home, we have also added many...

Last night, Channel 4 screened the first of a new series by Dawn O' Porter about vintage clothes and Dressmaking Fabric called This Old Thing: The Vintage Clothes Show. Dawn is well known for her unique look and is an advocate for wearing vintage clothing, especially on her Twitter account. In a world where 'fast fashion' and 'high street fashion' are...

Here at Calico Laine we have recently got a wide range of Motifs for our Crafts Section. Motifs are a great way to personalise your clothes, bags and accessories by making them unique and eye-catching with different designs and are great for all ages. We sell a large variety of different designed iron on motifs including butterflies, flowers and sport...

Over the past few weeks we have been enjoying some sunshine and hot weather which for most people is a welcome change from the cold, wet weather of Great Britain. However, for some people the hot weather can bring its own issues such as a high pollen count which causes problems for hayfever sufferers. Research carried out in a new...

Chiffon is often used as a Bridal Fabric both past as present due to its unique flow and sheer appearance creating an elegant and feminine look for your special day. Here at Calico Laine we stock a variety of Chiffons including regular Chiffon, Extra Wide Chiffon, Cationic Chiffon and Georgette which are all perfect Bridal Fabrics. Chiffon is a great...

If you are getting married soon and looking for the perfect Bridal Fabrics for your big day, look no further than our massive selection available here at Calico Laine. With so many different Fabrics, colours and textures available, there is bound to be something to suit you and make your wedding that much more special. Popular in Bridal gowns at...

Whilst many of Britain's sports fans are waking up this morning full of disappointment following England's World Cup defeat against Uruguay last night, the good news is that on Monday one of the world's biggest sporting events is due to commence right here in England. The Wimbledon Championship is the oldest and the most prestigious tournament in the world of...

Aside from our massive range of dressmaking fabrics and haberdashery, we also keep a large selection of Net Curtains here at Calico Laine. With a fantastic range of designs and all kinds of drops available, if you are looking for an effective but inexpensive way of decorating your home or maybe need a little extra privacy from the outside world, it...

Not everybody who comes into our shop or orders online is looking for large amounts of fabrics to sew with. A lot of our customers are simply looking to Buy Haberdashery items that will help them to 'make do and mend' clothing so they do not have to go out and purchase new. There are number of useful products that can...

In recent years, Lace has experienced resurgence as a Bridal Fabric with it's leap in popularity being largely attributed to the stunning Sarah Burton for McQueen gown worn by Catherine Middleton for her 2011 nuptials to Prince William. However in reality, Lace has been one of the most popular Bridal Fabrics for decades. Lace first rose to prominence as a...