Calico Laine News

Recently at Calico Laine we have been undergoing some major changes and as such we have new and beautiful products. In my short blog entry today I'm going to try and cover some of these: Fleece - a stunning new range of colours have just arrived here at Calico Laine. These are all 150cm wide and will be online in...

Halloween fabrics at Calico Laine. Halloween is an enchanting time of year for adults and children alike and continues to grow in popularity year on year. Not only is Halloween an exciting event, it is the perfect time of year to express your creative side by exploring your dressmaking and crafting talents. Celebrated on the evening of October 31st...

One of our best selling items for home decor has always been the net curtain. Net curtains are a fantastic way to dress any window and with our exceptional range of choice you will be sure to find something to suit your tastes. Net curtains are a stylish alternative to other types of window dressing with many added benefits. Net...

When we talk about cords there really is a huge choice available it can quite easily become confusing. Here at Calico Laine we offer a number of different cords for a whole host of different applications. In todays post I am going to go through the range that we offer and some of their potential uses. Rayon Cords at Calico...

Taffeta is a beautiful quality fabric and can be used for many dressmaking projects. At Calico Laine we sell a German made high quality taffeta that is a perfect weight for dressmaking with. When you shop around and look at different taffeta there is a real mix of different qualities out there. When looking at taffeta for dressmaking with you...

Are you a keen sewer or dressmaker? Do you make lots of your own clothes or do lots of alterations? Have you ever thought about writing down your experiences as a dressmaker? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for people to become guest bloggers on our blog page. We would love you to blog...

Whether you are a keen dressmaker, sewer or seamstress there are always essential items that you will require in your sewing box. Today I am going to go through some of the most essential  items that I have in my sewing arsenal! Fiskars Scissors at Calico Laine. Scissors - A real must have item, my scissors, get used every time...

This week at Calico Laine we have been really busy adding a number of new items to our website. Each week we are going to write a blog entry highlighting some of our new arrivals and also covering what new items are due in to us. If you have been keeping up to date with our blog or follow us...

Pink patchwork fabrics at Calico Laine come in a number of stunning designs. One of the newest sections on our website and also one of the most eagerly anticipated! Patchwork fabrics at Calico Laine have always been extremely popular in store and because of this  we have decided to expand our extensive range to our new website. Generally speaking...

Here at Calico Laine, we sell all kinds of accessories for sewing, whatever your skill level. From beginners to experts, here are a few items that we feel are essential for anybody's sewing kit. Large quick unpick Seam Rippers - Also known as 'stitch rippers', 'un-pickers' and 'quick unpicks', these nifty little accessories are excellent for unpicking a mis-sewn seam, incorrect...