Calico Laine News

Here at Calico Laine we have been selling Net Curtains for many years and try to cater for all tastes and interiors. Net Curtains are not only great value for money, the are practical too! The provide you with privacy and also lovely detailing in your window space. So whether you are looking for a traditional theme, or something a...

Threads are a necessary products to complete and repair garments. Here at Calico Laine we have updated our Thread section so you can easily navigate and choose the perfect colours for you! We stock only the best quality products such as Gutermann, Moon, Coates and Sandelon and strive to bring you the widest choice on the market! Our range of Moon Threads...

Here at Calico Laine we strive to cater for all interest of crafts and dressmaking, whether you are just starting or have been doing it a long time, our Haberdashery selection is full to the brim of everything you need ranging from Threads to Elastics and even Velcro! Zips are one of the most commonly used Haberdashery products that we stock. They are used...

Looking stylish shouldn't be compromised even in this colder weather. We have some beautiful Double Knit Jersey which is perfect for this winter weather! It is the heaviest jersey we stock so will keep you lovely and warm and also looking great! The great thing about Double Knit Jersey is that it has an element of stretch to it. It...

When Dressmaking or making alterations to clothes you are inevitably going to need Haberdashery items. At Calico Laine we specialise in Haberdashery and have an enviable collection. Today I'm going to go through some of my personal favourite items in our haberdashery section: Bag Handles: These are fairly new and have been a great addition to our website. Replacement bag...

In todays blog I am going to discuss with you a few of our Net Curtain Designs that we stock online here at Calico Laine Textiles. We have a huge variety of Net Curtains for you to choose from, it just depends what type of style that you are looking for, we have plain Nets and Patterned Nets in various...

Not only do we stock a fantastic and varied selection of beautiful fabrics here at Calico Laine, we supply everything you need to create a beautiful garment! Those necessary items such as threads, buttons and trims are available here to complete your dressmaking ideas! Our Zip section is full to the brim of different weights, finishes and colours and we...

The festive season is nearly upon us and it's time to dust off the decorations. For those of us who really embrace this special time of year there really is nothing more fun than putting up the Christmas tree. This leads me on to the topic of today's blog, Haberdashery accessories that can work for Christmas as well as all...

Haberdashery is an ever expanding section of our website. Within this section Cords have become one of our best sellers. There are many reasons for this but if you think about it cords have such a massive use in all of our daily lives. From being used on jackets to the bags we use in shops, cords really are everywhere...

Now that Winter is definitely upon us,  it is the perfect time to think about using wool. Knitting is a lovely pastime and a very fulfilling when you have a beautiful finished garment. You can knit for the family, or make things to send as gifts as Christmas is approaching us. You can hand pick your Wool and Patterns here at Calico...