Calico Laine News

Now the end of spring is approaching, many of us are gearing up toward summer by dusting down our barbecues, dragging out the lawnmower and digging out our favourite summer outfits; and Summer 2014 is set to be more exciting than many, particularly for football fans, with the World Cup kicking off in a little over three weeks in Rio...

If you are planning on redecorating around your home sometime soon, you might be looking for inexpensive and cost-effective ways to spruce up the different rooms in your house. Here at Calico Laine, some of our most popular products for redecorating amongst our customers are our Net Curtains and Jardinières. Our Net Curtains are a fantastic choice if you are...

Haberdashery products are very popular and essential products with ourselves and our customers here at Calico Laine. Haberdashery items ensure you have everything you need to complete your Dressmaking projects and give them that special finishing touch they need. We sell a range of products from Bias Binding and Boning to Shoulder Pads and Zips including many more items for...

Net Curtains are a popular interior design item for people at home however they are also popular within the hospitality sector. Many hotels and B&B's use Net Curtains to provide extra coverage at their windows for added privacy and for added protection when the windows may be open. Whether looking for floral designs, geometric patterns or a plainer design there...

Chiffon Dressmaking Fabric is a lightweight , plain woven sheer Dressmaking Fabric which is woven using a yarn twisted with alternate S and Z twist, this technique is what gives the Fabric it's stretch and slightly rough to the touch, crepe like texture. Chiffon is considered to be a luxurious Dressmaking Fabric and has been used in couture fashion since...

Sienna Miller keeps cool in a crochet sun dress at Coachella Festival. Now Festival Season is looming before us, many of us will begin to see our style take a departure from the more glamorous outfits we have been inspired by at this years awards season and film festivals and take a turn towards the more relaxed and effortlessly...

One of the most popular types of Dressmaking Fabric that we sell here at Calico Laine is Satin – and with so many different kinds and colours to choose from, it’s hardly surprising. Satin Fabrics have always been regarded as lustrous and luxurious, and was the first choice Fabric for 14th century England royal courts. Today, they are still considered...

Once you have bought your beautiful set of and our happy with the design you can then Buy Net Curtain Accessories to match. Here at Calico Laine we now sell a large range of accessories like Pole Sets, Curtain Tie Backs, Curtain Rings, Pole Finials and many more that go perfect with your Net Curtains. When you Buy Net Curtains...

Last week saw celebrities gathering for the annual Met Ball in New York. Formally known as the Costume Institute Gala or Met Gala, the ball is a fundraising event to raise money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute as well as being the official opening for the annual fashion exhibition at MOMA. It is attended by A list...

Here at Calico Laine, we have seen a sharp rise in enquiries from brides to be who are not only creating their own bridal gowns but are taking creative control over every aspect of their wedding day. Although we are being told that the economy is growing and things are looking better for businesses, the reality is that many people...