Calico Laine News

In previous blogs about Haberdashery, we have spoken about the many uses of different types of various products for within Crafts and Dressmaking. Today I would now like to look at some of the uses of  Haberdashery in a slightly different way. Here at Calico Laine we have several  options that can be used for the purposes of decoration, and I...

There are several different options when it comes to choosing the perfect Bridal Fabrics for your wedding requirements. When purchasing your Bridal Fabrics from Calico Laine you can be confident that you are getting only the highest quality of Bridal Fabrics. We stock a variety of Bridal Fabrics ranging from traditional Duchess Satin Bridal Fabrics to beautifully sheer Bridal Fabrics such as...

Cationic Chiffon is an iridescent two tone Cheap Fabric that is made to look and feel like real silk. It is ideal for using in Dressmaking, and really does add a stunning finish to many formal garments, as it drapes well and creates beautiful layering over other types of dressmaking cloth. Here are just some of the uses of Cationic Chiffon as...

When it comes to selecting the right Fabrics for what you require, here at Calico Laine we now stock a  wide range of Dressmaking Fabrics to suit all of your  needs. The Bi-Stretch fabric that we stock is a medium weight Dressmaking fabric with a 4-way give. This material can be described as having ‘give’ more than being a very stretchy material...

One of the main materials that will need to be considered when planning designs for your special day is your Dress Linings.  We stock an extensive range of Bridal Fabrics here at Calico Laine, to help you dress for your big day in style! When it comes to creating garments for weddings, the choice of Bridal Fabric is down to personal choice, but whatever...

Looking back over the past 12 months we have really expanded our Haberdashery section here at Calico Laine. We have added and created some new sections and generally made the site a lot easier to navigate. Below I will highlight some of the new sections. As always if you have any thoughts or comments on the site please do share...

Now Christmas has come and gone it's time to start thinking about the main event of the winter party season, that being New Years Eve. NYE is always a popular night out and dressing and looking the part is all part of the fun. In today's blog entry I'm going to talk about some of the most popular fabrics that...

To celebrate the New Year, after all the commotion of Christmas has calmed down we will be looking at having a January Sale! Just like the shops on the high street we will be slashing some of our prices and creating some offers you just won't be able to refuse. It will hopefully give you some inspiration for your dressmaking...

The weeks of preparation have gone by and Christmas Day is finally here! No doubt you will all be enjoying a family, fun - filled day with a lovely turkey dinner to look forward to. Most of our customers will probably find themselves amongst handmade items that they have been working on through the year. Whether that be a handmade...

Many of our creative customers may be hoping that they receive a brand new sewing machine this Christmas to help them with all their projects or to get them started with dressmaking. Although Santa may bring a new bit of kit for you he may have forgotten those added extras! It is important that along with your new sewing machine...