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When dressmaking you are always going to need Sewing Accessories to help you. These can include such things as pins, threads and needles. Here at Calico Laine we have amassed a great selection of sewing items to help you when sewing or dressmaking. In my short blog entry today I am going to talk a little about some of the...

When it comes to planning and Dressmaking the garments for your big day, there are many options when it comes to choosing your Bridal Fabrics. Here at Calico Laine we stock an extensive range of Bridal Fabrics that are perfect for all of your Bridal garments, ranging from Bridal gowns, to Bridesmaids dresses and Mother of the Bride outifts. We also...

Even though it is currently the middle of summer, our Fleece Fabric remains one of our most popular choices with customers all year round. Available in a multitude of colours and patterns here at Calico Laine, there is bound to be at least one to suit you. In today’s blog post, you'll learn how to make a simple gilet out...

The weather man has said today is going to be the hottest day of the year? Well if thats true it's time to start thinking about making some new new summer dresses. In my entry today I will talk about some of the new summer dressmaking fabrics that have just arrived with us here at Calico Laine. These include: Haute...

Dressmaking Fabrics are very popular at present and with good reason. At Calico Laine we stock a massive collection of beautiful Dressmaking Fabrics. These include a range of stunning satins, cotton prints and plain cottons to name a few. If you are planning on making your own clothes then you are more than likely going to need a selection of...

Due to less than favourable economic conditions the days of throwing out your clothes because of something as minor as a broken zip are gone.  These days, many of our customers prefer to "make do and mend" and extend the life of their garments for as long as possible by utilising their sewing skills to mend and alter their clothing...

Here at Calico Laine we are proud to stock a wide range of Haberdashery items from Bias Binding and Buttons to Shoulder Pads, Rulers and Ribbons.  As this is such a wide and varied section of our website it would be impossible to list all of the products we sell so for today we will highlight just a few of...

With summer upon us, you may be thinking of ways to update your wardrobe with lighter, elegant garments to keep you cool on glorious sunny days.  Here at Calico Laine we stock a range of gorgeous summery fabrics to keep you looking stylish and cool whether you are aiming for a casual look during the daytime or a more elegant...

Knitting is becoming increasingly popular again and here are some accessories I believe will be useful for beginners or the more experienced knitters out there; Knitting Row Counter It is so easy to forget what row you are on when Knitting and it can mess you up completely if you can't remember. So this is a useful gadget to use...

Here at Calico Laine, we sell a large number of cotton reels from different brands, and often we are asked for advice on which is the best to use for projects that our customers are working on. In this blog update we’ll discuss our different cotton reels, and hopefully give you a better idea of which one is right for...