Calico Laine News

Sometimes when planning a wedding it is often the case that you are working within a strict budget. One thing that we are sure you don't want to sacrifice is quality, which is why here at Calico Laine we have a extensive range of Bridal Fabrics available at great prices to ensure that all your wedding requirements are fulfilled! One...

Not only do we sell a fabulous range of Fabrics here at Calico Laine, we also stock a vast range of Haberdashery products which can be used for an array of different ideas! As we know, you come up with some brilliant ideas and enjoy adding your own personal touch to your possessions, so why stop at Dressmaking? The great...

Lace is a beautiful elegant fabric and can be made up into all sorts of designs whether you are designing bridal wear or just casual wear, it has a place in all areas of dressmaking. Here at Calico Laine, we have two choices of Lace: Corded Lace- which has a heavily embroidered design throughout the fabric with a delicate sheer...

Its always nice to have that little something that is special to you, so why not make your own jewellery and accessories?  Not only will you have something that is personal to you, it will have that special handmade charm!  We have a fantastic range of Haberdashery and Crafts so you can turn all of your wonderful ideas into reality...

Every so often it is inevitable that the hems of your trousers or skirts will fall down and you will need to do a small repair job. For those of  you who are not the best at sewing or need a quick fix we have a solution for you with our Hemming Tape. Hemming tape is a clear tape that...

Here at Calico Laine we have an abundance of fabrics, crafts and of course- Haberdashery! Haberdashery is a necessity if you are a dressmaker or simply repairing or customizing garments.. One of the most vital Haberdashery products is Scissors. We strongly recommend the Fiskars range, which is what we cut all of our fabrics here at Calico Laine. Fiskars scissors...

Well the summer is nearly over (if we actually had one!) and I as write this it is currently pouring down outside the office. This can mean only one thing... It's time to get the knitting needles out and start furiously knitting those warm jumpers ready for the long, cold Winter we are inevitably going to face. To help you...

Lycra is a lovely, top quality fabric which has a range of uses across the board. The great thing about Lycra is that the fabric is quite wide at 150cm (60") and is a great weight, it is composed of 80% nylon and 20% spandex. Lycra has a 4way stretch to it so is not only really comfortable wear (perfect...

Christmas Fabrics have started to arrive here at Calico Laine and it really is that time of year again that we are thinking about the festive season and what ideas we can come up with whether you are making gifts or decorations we have some beautiful designs coming in! All of our fabrics are made from the highest quality and...

At Calico Laine we cut hundreds of metres a week in both our shop and for our online orders. Due to this it is extremely important for us to use a high quality pair of scissors and this is why we choose the Fiskars Scissors as our preferred brand. They are a well known brand that gives a lifetime guarantee...