Calico Laine News

Recently at Calico Laine we have just opened two new units at our Neston head office. Within these new units we are running Sewing and Dressmaking workshops. In today's blog entry I am going to run through the list of courses that we are currently offering: Beading and Embroidery Dressmaking for Beginners Fabric Manipulation Fabric Painting for Beginners Get to...

So you have had your invitation to your friends big day and now all that is left is the decsison on what to wear? This is more difficult than you may think. Here at Calico Laine we have a number of difficult fabrics that are perfect to be made into dresses. In my blog today I will talk about the...

With the recent warm weather and sunshine, a lot of our customers are making pretty summer dresses and accessories using fabric such as our cottons, which include a lot of floral prints and bright colours. One of the most popular items that our customers choose to make are bags, and in today's blog post we'll be covering how to make...

If your a keen sewer or dressmaker like me then there is a good chance that you will have a wide and varied choice of different Haberdashery items. I tend to keep all my sewing bits and bobs in one box (albeit a rather large box) as it helps me to stay organised and neat. In my blog entry today...

Satin Fabrics are a staple fabric when it comes to dressmaking and with good reason. Satins look, feel and make up really well. Here at Calico Laine we offer a wide range of diffferent satins. In my short blog entry today I will talk a little about our range of different satins and some of there uses: Duchess Satin: this...

In my short entry today I am going to discuss some of our latest new arrivals of Dressmaking Fabrics. When the weather is hot outside it makes perfect sense to have a great choice different summer dresses. Below are some of our latest arrivals and also some of my personal favourite summer fabrics: Chiffons: a beautiful summer dressmaking fabric, chiffon...

One of the Bridal Fabrics that will need to be considered when the planning for your special day is underway, is  choosing your Dress Linings.  We stock an extensive range of materials here at Calico Laine, to help you dress for your big day in style. When it comes to creating garments for weddings, the choice of Bridal Fabric is down to personal...

It's been a real Indian summer this weekend in the UK and if your anything like me it's had you searching your wardrobe looking for suitable clothes! In my blog entry today I am going to talk a little about the range of Haberdashery items we offer and how they help during this heatwave! Bikini Clasps - a great way...

The time of year often dictates our choices of Dressmaking Fabrics, which is why here at Calico Laine we always ensure that we have a fantastic selection available all year round. Now that we are in warmer months (and hopefully expecting some sunshine!) we look to using slightly lighter materials that will be used in garments designed to keep us...

In July at Calico Laine we are opening our new training centre at our head office in Neston, Cheshire. At our new units there is going to be a number of sewing, Dressmaking and craft lessons. On Saturday 13th July 2013 we are holding our ''open day'' and it will be a great chance for people to meet the tutors...