Calico Laine News

As any sewing enthusiast will tell you, it’s important to use good quality equipment. Here at Calico Laine one of our favourite brands of Haberdashery is Prym. Prym is a German based international company who lead the way in quality Haberdashery. The company is one of the oldest and most renowned family companies in the world, which was established in...

With all of this cold weather we're currently suffering, a lot of our customers are staying inside and cracking on with a lot of Sewing projects to keep themselves busy. As I am personally looking forward to the summer this year, I am working on a number of dresses that I can wear when the weather is a bit warmer...

With the cost of your perfect wedding day and honeymoon continuing to rise, many couples are choosing to combine the two by marrying abroad. Couples may choose to marry away from home for a number of reasons not least that it is impossible to guarantee the weather in the UK regardless of what month you choose to marry. Many couples...

A child's pillow made from an old t-shirt. Created by Gemma Edwards. As a long established supplier of fabrics and haberdashery we have seen fashions come and go and have witnessed the many dips and falls in the market over the 40 years we have been trading. Over the last couple of years we have seen a sharp rise...

For many a modern day bride, tradition is still an important aspect of their wedding day and for those brides who have dreamed of a big, white wedding the ideal place for their nuptials is often their local church. Particularly for brides who have connections with their local parish or wish to marry in the same place as their parents...

Eastenders' star Jacqueline Jossa wore a stunning sheer gown to the NTA's earlier this week. This week saw the annual National Television Awards take place in London, a night when stars of soaps, dramas and reality shows get together to celebrate the very best in the last year of television. As always at an event such as this, there...

Every year, we have brides-to-be contacting us to provide them with fabric and Haberdashery for their upcoming weddings and this year is no different. I am particularly excited about bridal season this year however as my sister is getting married and I am chief bridesmaid! Working at Calico Laine, I have been particularly useful helping her pick things from our...

Here at Calico Laine, we've decided to expand our selection of Net Curtains, so today's blog will be about the advantages of nets and how to buy them. Typically, there is no such thing as a standard size window, but our net curtains come in a wide selection of drops. The drop is the most important thing when you are...

Learn to sew your own creations including one of a kind, custom made prom dresses. For the modern woman, style is everything and an important part of that is ensuring that you always have the right outfit to wear to any occasion, whether it is an important business meeting, dinner with friends or a weekend sightseeing trip. For most...

Now wedding season is slowly creeping up on us, brides all over the country will be putting the finishing touches to their wedding day preparation. Many modern brides are opting for a more modern kind of ceremony rather than traditional church services however, there are many ancient traditions that still hold an important place on a modern wedding day. Many...