Calico Laine News

In todays blog I am going to discuss our vast range of Scissors that are now available to yourselves in stores and online here at www.calicolaine.co.uk. We stock Scissors from some of the top manufacturers in the world, these brands include Fiskars, Janome and Kleiber these are all well known brands that gives a lifetime guarantee for general wear and...

So winter is in full flow now and the snow is falling outside. For some people they enjoy a little snow, but for me I just can't seem to get warm. When the weather takes a turn for the worse, I always seem to look for new warmer dressmaking fabrics. I have found over the years that by wearing a...

Ribbons are useful for many things all year round. A couple of good examples of this are when making cards and also to wrap up gifts. They can even be used in your hair! There really are so many ways ribbon can be used. We have plenty of different styles of ribbons, including Satin, Grosgrain and Chiffon. These come in...

Summer is on its way! So why not use these cold winter days to make some lovely new dresses? I know I will be. We have some beautiful summer print fabric, some made by a company called Rose & Hubble, who are very popular in the textile world. Depending on the type of dress you make, you will more than...

There really is a wide and varied selection of Haberdashery available on the market today. In my blog entry today I am going to explain some of our best selling items: Zips: Replacement zips can be something of a minefield for the inexperienced. Luckily here at Fabric-World we are here to help if needed. Zips generally come in two different...

I have always been of the opinion if you are going to take the time to make your own clothes then it is worth investing in quality material. You want your your dress or skirt to say something about you and by using good quality fabrics it really does. Today I am going to talk about the range of high...

Velcro has many uses in everyday life. It really is an excellent item that can be used for many things. In today's blog I am going to talk about the different types of Velcro and some of it's intended uses. Heavy Duty Velcro: This thick Velcro is ideal for when a strong heavy duty stick is required. It is typically...

If you are planning on tying the knot then first of all congratulations! Not only do we wish you a wonderful day, but also a fantastic time planning the occasion. To ensure that planning goes as smoothly as possible, here at Calico Laine we have put together a wonderful selection of all the highest quality  bridal fabrics all in one...

Within our Haberdashery section on the website we have recently updated the Feathers and put them into separate categories to make viewing them a little easier. We have taken individual photographs of all the feathers as well so you can now see each different colour and design separately. I now it is mid winter right now but summer really is...

The most romantic evening of the year is just over a month away and if your planning on going out you are going to need a smart new outfit! If like me you are a keen sewer and love to make dresses then now is the time to start planning your dress for Valentines Day. Some of the most popular...