Calico Laine News

In todays blog i'm going to discuss the wide variety of Net Curtains that we now have in stock here at Calico Laine. We have over 20 fantastic designs currently online all with there very own unique pattern. Some of our newest Net Curtain designs such as the 'Primrose Net' have a very distinctive and vibrant pattern, there is only...

When it comes to choosing Bridal Fabrics for your big day, there are simply so many options to make your decision from, it can be hard to know which one is best for you! Possibly one of the most personal choices of the day is the style of wedding gown that you are planning on wearing, and this will be...

Christmas may be over but summer holidays are now in the forefront of most peoples minds. With this in mind I'm going to focus today's blog on summer Dressmaking Fabrics. One of the the most popular Dressmaking Fabrics for summer is Chiffon Fabric. It is a light weight sheers fabric that is perfect for those long summer nights. The range...

Here at Calico Laine we have what can only be described as an extensive range of Haberdashery items. In todays blog I going tot talk in some detail about the different items we have in ourHaberdashery section. Bag Handles: A fairly new section on the site we now offer a comprehensive range of replacement bag handles. Buttons: This section has a variety...

When we come to the cooler months, there is still a huge choice of Dressmaking Fabrics that you can choose from to create your warmer garments. In many of the prvious blogs about Dressmaking Fabrics, we have taken a look at some of the best Dressmaking Fabrics that are in stock for you to make garments such as dresses and...

One range of materials that we have a fantastic amount of choice in here at Calico Laine is Cheap Fabrics. We find that Cheap Fabrics can be a great choice of material when it comes to an occasion that only requires it the once. However all of our Cheap Fabrics are still of the highest quality to ensure that you...

Here at Calico Laine we can offer a huge variety of Haberdashery items for you to select from! Haberdashery is a very broad area of products, and contains anything from Cord and Elastic right throught to Dylon products! We all use Haberdashery products at some point, and here at Calico Laine we believe that it is important to ensure that...

When it comes to planning your Bridal garments, the choice of Bridal Fabrics that are used is often dependent upon the style of garments that are chosen. The style of the Bridal Gown itself is a very personal decision, and arguably one of the most  important parts of the big day! There are simply so many designs and variations of...

Something that is always important in your home, is to ensure that your interior furnishings compliment each other and define your personality! We often use our interior designs to really show off our personalities and also to style the space in which we live in. Here at Calico Laine we have a fantastic range of Net Curtains that will ensure...

One thing that we are proud of here at Calico Laine, is that we have a fantastic selection of Dressmaking Fabrics for every type of garment! In past blogs we have spoken about all of our Dressmaking Fabrics and how they can be used in general in your Dressmaking. Tody I would like to take a look at one garment...