Calico Laine News

Home made cakes are becoming increasingly popular, each cake is as special as the next. Here at Calico Laine we supply a variety of Haberdashery items that will make your cake look amazing. Glass Crystal Trim We stock many different diamante trims ranging from single row trims, 2 row trims, circle trims, flowers, diamond shaped, heart shaped any many more! All...

Article 3 : Mr & Mrs Just/Married Decor With wedding season fast approaching any brides to be will be thrilled to see the sunshine finally making an appearance!  At this point in your preparation you may also be thinking of those special final touches that will make your day extra special and unique. We have noted the demand for Mr...

Summer is nearly upon us (apparently!) which means only one thing... WEDDINGS! If you have been invited to a wedding and don't have a clue what to wear then why not make something? You know there won't be another person at the wedding in the same outfit as you, so why not. In this blog, I shall explain some of...

Article 2 : Customising Your Shoes From the veil on her head to the shoes on her feet a modern day bride will want every aspect of her ensemble to be stunning and unique and our budgets sadly do not always stretch to a new pair of designer heels. Have you been struggling to find the perfect pair of shoes...

We often get asked questions about the types of fabrics we stock here at Calico Laine, and which ones are the best for achieving a certain look on garments. With so many different materials to choose from in our online catalogue, we understand how hard it can be when choosing the perfect fabric to compliment a particular style! Dresses are...

Sometimes when it comes to dressmaking new garments, it can often be difficult to decide which material is best for the type of garment being created! As well as stocking a huge range of well-loved and traditional dressmaking fabrics such as satins and chiffons, we will always ensure that we stock a full range of materials that are right on...

A very talented customer sent us images of a pair of gem embellished shoes that she had created especially for Ladies Day at Aintree.   Since publishing them on our Facebook page we have been inundated with customers wanting to know how she did it.  If you too would like your feet to stand out in the crowd, get creative...

Corded Lace is one of the most popular fabrics that we stock here at Calico Laine and currently massive in the fashion industry at present. Lace can be used in lots of ways, from dresses to tops and even on cushions! Our Corded Lace is absolutely stunning and looks amazing when made up! It is 140cm Wide and made from...

Article 1 : Chair Covers It may not seem like it with snow still thick on the ground but Spring/Summer 2013 Wedding Season is fast approaching. Understandably, it is every brides dream to have a no expense spared, show stopper of a wedding day but with costs adding up you may find yourself feeling as though you must compromise, rethink...

Diamante is really popular nowadays and with good reason. You can add extra sparkle and glitz to almost any outfit or item of clothing. Take a recent post we shared on our Facebook page for example. A pair of plain shoes had been customised using large diamante acrylic jewels. By adding a couple of really nice looking stones these shoes...