Calico Laine News

Here at Calico Laine we specialize in fabrics for special events such as bridal wear, evening wear and prom dresses. Our Satin Fabric Range is second to none and we strive to bring you the biggest colour range available to make the perfect garment. We know planning the perfect garment isn't easy so we have brought you a wide choice...

We have a lovely selection of stretch material here at Fabric-world in a choice of different weights and finishes depending  on what garment you are looking to make... Lycra- This fabric is 150 cm (60") wide and has a 4 way stretch to it. This fabric is ideal for dance wear, sports wear and ice skating costumes as it fits...

At Calico Laine we are adding new items to our website everyday. On the site there is What's New section and this lists everything that we have added in the last month. Currently we have added on 1000 items to the site in the past 30 days! This leads me onto the topic of today's blog. Some of the latest items added...

When I got in the car this morning to drive to work, it was foggy, miserable and absolutely freezing! Winter has definitely arrived and it doesn't seem to be leaving anytime soon. I only had a hooded jumper to wear and thought I could really do with a coat to keep me warm over the winter months. One of the...

Net Curtains are fast becoming the cheapest and most popular way to dress your windows. Here at Calico Laine we have a huge variety of Net Curtains now online for you browse through, all of which are very unique. Net Curtains are a very effective way to help keep light out and generally increase privacy in your home at half...

Here at Calico Laine we bring you the highest quality products available to ensure your dressmaking has a flawless finish. Zips are an important part in many garments whether you are using them as a statement piece, by choosing a contrasting colour, or to be subtly inserted into a garment... We try to bring you the biggest choice of colours and...

Here at Calico Laine we specialize in dressmaking fabrics from satin to cotton and everything in between! Haberdashery is vital to complete your dressmaking projects from start to finish whether you are just starting out and pinning your fabrics together to finding that perfect zip to complete your garment. Bias Binding- This can be used to edge many different fabrics...

Here at Calico Laine we have a wide choice of Organza in many different forms and finishes whether you are using it for dressmaking, crafts or even decorations for special events such as weddings and even Christmas. We have various different ways to consider purchasing this fabric. You can buy Organza by the meter which is 150 cm wide and has...

Fleece has been one of our most popular fabrics which we have sold here for many years and there are various reasons why it is such a popular choice. Our Fleece is made to the most beautiful quality and is approximately 280 grams per square metre in weight. It is also a wide fabric at 150 cm (60") which is also better...

Here at Calico Laine we cater for all aspects of dressmaking whether you are looking to make a smart outfit to dance wear fabrics. We are always on the lookout to bring you the widest choice of Fabrics at the best prices. If you are planning a dance costume, fancy dress outfit or even looking to decorate an event  space...