Calico Laine News

Satin is a beautiful fabric that is perfect for your wedding day. It has become one of our most popular Bridal Fabrics due to its glossy and shiny appearance that really stands out. Satin is a great fabric not only for your wedding dress but your bridesmaid dresses too. Here at Calico Laine we stock a large range of different...

Many of us like to use commercial dress patterns in our Dressmaking, but sometimes it is a struggle to find exactly the right pattern for the garment you have in mind. You might be tempted to try and make your own pattern, but may not be sure where to start – and, if like me, you just don’t have the...

Here at Calico Laine HQ, we pride ourselves on stocking one of the largest collections of Dressmaking Fabrics available on the market today. Season after season, there are certain Dressmaking Fabrics which we can always be sure will sell out soon after they hit our shelves. One of those fabrics is Chiffon. Many people make the mistake of associating Chiffon...

Over the past decade, many have witnessed a drop in sales of Net Curtains as they have become deemed as old fashioned and twee. Unfortunately, members of the public falling out of love with this traditional window covering has given something of a "shop window" for opportunistic burglars as home owners are leaving wide screen televisions, music systems and expensive computers in full view of...

Aside from all of the fantastic fabrics and hundreds of haberdashery products that we sell here at Calico Laine, we also sell all kinds of different types of Wool, perfect for any knitting project whether it is a jumper for an adult or a blanket for a new baby. Whatever your skill level is, if you just are a beginner...

It is very important choosing the right fabric for your perfect day. Fabric on your wedding day is not only for your dress but you need to include Bridal Fabrics for the bridesmaids, the groom, the grooms men and also the bridal accessories like table decorations. Theres a lot to think about and here at Calico Laine we sell a...

I have been sewing and making Crafts for nearly seven years now, and after being taught the basics and how to operate my sewing machine by my mum, I’ve barely stopped creating; I love to make clothing, costumes and soft furnishings for myself, and I am always willing to learn and try out a new technique when it comes to...

Easter is one of my favourite holidays of the year, and not just because it means I can eat chocolate all day! By Easter the sun is (hopefully!) warming up, the tulips are out and Spring is well and truly in the air. With the weather changing for the better and the extra long weekend, Easter is the perfect time...

When going out for a special occasion you want to look your best and have an outfit everyone wants. Here at Calico Laine we seek a wide range of Dressmaking Fabrics for you to create your perfect dress. One of my favourite Dress Making Fabrics at the moment is our variety of Laces. Laces we have include Heavy Corded Lace...

Here at Calico Laine we have recently had many new Wool colours and designs come in. Knitting is a very popular hobby and allows you to create a variety of different woollen garments like cardigans, jumpers, hats, scarves and many more. Knitting is a hobby for everyone as its fun, enjoyable and gives you great pleasure knitting garments for your...