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If you are wanting to add a twist on a traditional design or simply want to add more depth to a garment, why not consider layering your fabrics. You can use this technique whether you are making a casual design, or something extra special such as wedding and bridesmaids dresses as we stock a huge range of fabrics here at...

When making your own dress there are some basic questions that you need to ask youself. Firstly are you following a pattern or you drawing/designing your own? Once you have decided what pattern you are going to follow the next step I would go to is deciding upon a choice of Dressmaking Fabric. Here is where things start getting a...

Here at Calico Laine we have many different ranges of fabrics, crafts and haberdashery to cater for many different uses! We have a fantastic selection of Ribbon which can be used for all sorts of ideas! Satin Ribbon is an extremely versatile product. It comes in a huge selection of colours so you can easily find your perfect shade! Satin...

Fleece is one of our most popular fabrics and there are many reasons why.. whether you are a dressmaker or not, fleece can be used for many different reasons and is very easy to work with as it wont fray so there is no need to worry about hemming to much! As it is definitely getting colder, our fleece would...

If you are conscious about the colder weather approaching but still want to stay stylish, we have many different Fabrics here at Calico Laine to choose from. Whatever your taste, we are always on the lookout to bring you the widest selection of different designs and colours to make beautiful dressmaking ideas! If you are looking for a fabric that...

We are always on the lookout for fabrics which will not only look great, but will be comfortable to wear. Having a fabric which has an element of stretch or 'give' to it will not only make into a great fitting garment, it will not restrict you and be a joy to wear. Our range of Bi Stretch is a...

Sometimes you need a specific design or detailing in your fabrics and here at Calico Laine we try to bring you the widest choice of fabrics available on the market today! We have many different checked fabrics made from different materials and designs which involved that popular checked design! As the winter is approaching us, we have a beautiful range...

Calico Laine strive to bring you the widest choice of dressmaking fabrics, crafts, Haberdashery and much much more. Whether you are an accomplished dressmaker or are just starting out there are certain basics that you cannot live without! Firstly, when you have decided what sort of garment you are making and what fabrics you are going to work with whether...

We have recently added a Jewellery Beads section to our website which is full to the brim of beautiful beads from top manufacturer Gutermann who have a stunning range of jewellery beads in a selection of different shapes, sizes and finishes for all your beading needs! Whether you are planning to make a special jewellery piece for yourself or to...

We have recently extended our Wool section to include a selection of our best selling Knitting Patterns! We have chosen gorgeous designs for men, women and children in some lovely garments! We have included patterns for Double Knitting, Aran, Baby and Chunky so you can choose your perfect designs which are not only stylish but will keep you lovely and...