Calico Laine News

With team GB performing so well over the weekend and the last week, everybody at Calico Laine is really getting into the London 2012 Olympics. One of my favourite events to watch is the gymnastics, especially as we have some local men and women competing from Cheshire. In the women's gymnastics there have been some amazing leotard designs. Each country...

Show your support for Team GB during this special time with our Olympic Specials. Whether you are making a patriotic garment or need decoration for a Summer party we have all you need here at Calico Laine! We have a selection of stunning Ribbons with delightful designs on ranging from Best of British to Queen of Hearts and can be...

Here at Calico Laine we try to bring you the widest possible range of different fabrics in a selection of different weights. As the colder weather isn't really that far away (not that we have had much Summer!!) It us time to start thinking about warmer clothing. We are here to help you know what Heavier Dressmaking Fabrics we have...

Fabrics which have an element of Stretch to them are not only comfortable to wear, they create lovely body and drape really well! Here at Calico Laine we aim to bring you the biggest range of fabrics of the highest quality to make some wonderful Dressmaking creations. Depending on the type of garment you are wanting to create, there are...

Here at Calico Laine we strive to bring you the newest products available and are always trying to make choosing the right products easier to find when looking on our website. We have recently changed our Zip section so it is easier to navigate around and help you make the right choice of Zip for all of your dressmaking needs...

Whether you are a keen seamstress or just a beginner you will need a good sewing kit. You may have a sewing box filled with bits and pieces or just standard items such as needles and threads but either way a sewing box with sewing accessories is essential. If you are just starting to get into dressmaking you will need...

We have a new addition to our Chiffon range! The Extra Wide Chiffon is not only great value for money it is much wider than the standard Chiffon as is it 150cm wide (60") The colours available in the range are right on trend at the moment and are beautifully rich! Chiffon allows you to create a lovely texture and...

Over the past few years we have seen at Calico Laine and across the country, a huge resurgance in the popularity of handmade items. This mainly came about due to the recession and people adopting the war time theory of  'Make Do and Mend'. We have found that during this period one of our most popular items is our Self...

Giving gifts is always a lovely feeling but here at Calico Laine we have such a wonderful selection of Haberdashery products for all of you creative people to make your own gift ideas! When gifts have been handmade they add that extra special meaning and are always more appreciated! If you are making a garment, we have a great choice...

Here at Calico Laine, we strive to bring you the biggest and best choice of Fabrics available! Whether you are just starting off or are an accomplished dressmaker, we hold all the tools needed to create some fantastic ideas! Our Sewing Accessories section is full to the brim of fantastic products at a brilliant prices too! One of the biggest...