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Fiskars are a well renound make of Scissors through the textile world mainly because their quality is unbelievable. Each set of scissors is as good as the next and they all have a life time guarantee. Fiskars have different scissors for specific jobs, including: 25cm Dressmaking Scissors- These will cut through most fabrics you want them to. Pinking shears- Excellent...

When it comes to selecting the perfect Bridal Fabrics for your requirements, look no further than our stunning range of materials here at Calico Laine! Today I would like to take a look at some of our best-selling materials within our range of Bridal Fabrics and how they can be incorporated into your Bridal Dressmaking to achieve the results you really want...

If you are working within a set budget, but still need the highest quality of Dressmaking Fabrics, the Cheap Fabrics here at Calico Laine are still of the highest quality so you can be sure that your projects will work well for you! We have several different options when it comes to selecting patterened materials so we are confident you will find...

I have always been of the thought that if you are going to take the time to make your own clothes then you should use the best fabrics that you can afford. Here at Calico Laine we try to cover a range of different dressmaking fabrics suitable for all budgets. In my blog entry today I am going to cover...

Easter is becoming bigger and bigger as each year goes by. We now sell Easter Ribbons which are made by Berties Bows, a very popular company for ribbons. The ribbons have a Grosgrain effect and are extremely good quality. Some of these ribbons include multicoloured rabbits, multicoloured chicks, multicoloured eggs, green chicks and eggs and more. The ribbons are 100% Polyester...

Haberdashery is such a generic word that really does cover all aspects of dressmaking and in some cases even a little DIY! In my entry today I am going to talk a little some of our most popular haberdashery items. Zips: Replacement zips really are popular and for good reason. Often when a zip breaks the garment does not need...

Summer is on it's way and this is the best time to get your summer fabrics in! We have many fabrics that can be used for summer dresses, suits, scarfs, skirts and tops. Linen Our Blades Linen Fabric is of an excellent quality, it is made from 55% Linen, 45% Cotton. The Linen is quite a soft fabric and it...

At Calico Laine we pride ourselves on stocking one of the best range of high quality zips available. In my entry today I am going to talk a little about the different types of zips that we offer. These include: Open End Zips: This is a zip that opens at the bottom (and sometimes the top) and they are ideal...

Patchworking is coming increasingly popular as time goes on. It is extremely enjoyable and the final product will always be something to be proud of. Using our Patchwork Cottons, you could make items such as a new handbag, a bed throw, a cushion, a wall hanging or a duvet cover, the list really  is endless. We sell patchwork cottons by Stoff or...

Shoulder Pads can make a huge impact on your top or dress and it is quick and easy to do. Adding them into a blouse or a plain top can make all the difference in the world. They make your shoulders look broader so if you are quite petite in the upper part of your body then these will help massively...