Calico Laine News

The spring is a great time to get Crafting. By now everyone is utterly fed up with the cold weather and dark nights so I always enjoy embarking on some spring projects to cheer myself up. At the moment I'm making bags, firstly I made a very simple but effective beach bag in preparation for our family summer holiday. I...

It doesn't seem too long since we had a break for Christmas but in the next few weeks the kids will be off school again for half term. With the weather turning particularly cold recently, it is inevitable that they are going to have to spend a lot of the holiday indoors. This is the best time for children to...

Now spring is officially around the corner its time to think about the big fashion trends. This year there seems to be a variety of trends hitting the scene that are the most popular looks. These styles seem to involve mostly colour pallets such as pastels and block brights. If you love making your own garments you need to start...

With many people struggling to find dressmaking fabrics in their local area we know how important it is for people to buy Fabrics Online. We do our best to bring high quality fabrics to our customers at competitive prices. We have a number of ranges which we stock all year round however we are always adding to this. Occasionally we...

Here at Calico Laine we have a large number of Fabrics to choose from for your dressmaking projects. Whether you are a beginner, love sewing as a hobby or a professional dressmaker, this is the shop for you. Our online store stocks fabrics ranging from heavy winter tartans to extra light chiffon's in stunning designs and colours. You will be...

Here at Calico Laine, wedding season is truly upon us. Brides are currently in the process of deciding what to wear on their big day; along with their bridesmaids. Choosing Bridal Fabric can often become a daunting task. At Fabric-World, we are here to help with our extensive knowledge of Wedding Fabrics to make the choice easier. Chiffon Bridal Fabric...

Beat the cold this January by creating bespoke, winter warmers using an array of materials from Calico Laine that are sure to keep you toasty and warm as the cold weather worsens. With our fleece fabrics and wool fabrics you can create a fabulous winter wardrobe, from hats, scarves, and gloves to jumpers, jackets, coats, and home interiors - fleece...

This January seems to be a very cold month with temperatures dropping to 0 degrees and below. Now the weather is freezing we are starting to wear more winter coats and rain macs to keep warm. Walking the dog in this weather seems to be great effort especially when its raining and cold outside. Rain macs are the perfect protector...

In the past few years we have seen a resurgence in vintage style decor in people's homes. There have been programmes on TV showing you how to achieve this look and it has becoming popular. One of the standout items for the vintage look is bunting. Hanging bunting up across your wall instantly gives you a vintage look. Bunting is...

Its the beginning of the year and those of you getting married this summer already have their dresses sorted and ticked off. If you are a bit of a last minute person like myself you wont have much planned. Now is the time to start thinking about the perfect Wedding Fabrics for your big day. You need Bridal Fabric for...