Calico Laine News

There are many different options of Satin that you can use within your Dressmaking, and one of our best selling satin Dressmaking Fabrics is Economy Satin. Economy Satin is one of the most versatile Dressmaking Fabrics that are available here at Calico Laine, and this is why it is one of the most popular choices. One of the first things...

A great Haberdashery item that we stock here at Calico Laine is Shoulder Pads. Shoulder Pads are a Haberdashery item that are commonly worn and incorporated into Dressmaking garments to broaden the appearance of the shoulders, and reduce the look of sloping. ShoulderPpads allow clothing to hang more defined from the shoulders, creating a stylish appearance. Mens clothing often contains...

One of the best selling Bridal Fabrics that we stock here at Calico Laine is Duchess Satin. Duchess Satin is the heaviest weight of satin Bridal Fabrics that we have available and is an extremely popular choice for those who are trying to achieve a traditional wedding gown for your special day! A heavier weight Duchess Satin is ideal as...

Here at Calico Laine we have selected a fantastic range of Buttons for you to choose from in our Haberdashery section! Buttons as an item of Haberdashery serve many different purposes in everyday life and there really are so many choices of buttons it can be difficult to decide which buttons are best for you! We have a great selection...

Here at Calico Laine, one of our best selling jersey Dressmaking Fabrics is Double Knit Jersey. Double Knit Jersey is a wonderful heavier weight Jersey Dressmaking Fabric that has many different uses within your Dressmaking, and has proven itself to be a fantastic ingredient in the making of beautiful garments. Double knit jersey is a polyester/viscose/spandex mix fabric, and here...

There are many Zips that we have here at Calico Laine for you to choose from, and choosing the correct Zip is essential for whatever garment it is required for. All the Zips that we have available are the highest quality YKK Zips, so you can be guaranteed to get the perfect finish on your garments. Here at Calico Laine...

At Calico Laine we have a great range of Diamante Accessories that will give you the opportunity to add a bit of ‘bling’ to your outfit.  Our Diamante products are perfect for this whether it be with Sew On Stones or Diamante Bra Accessories. One of the most popular products from our range is the 4mm Shoulder Strap in a...

One of the Bridal Fabrics that will need to be considered when the planning for your special day is underway, is  choosing your Dress Linings.  We stock an extensive range of Bridal Fabrics here at Calico Laine, to help you dress for your big day in style! When it comes to creating garments for weddings, the choice of Bridal Fabric is down to...

Taffeta Dressmaking Fabric is historically made from from silk, but most of todays Taffeta material is made from synthetic fibres (usually polyester or nylon) and is a smooth woven Dressmaking Fabric, with a crisp texture. It usually has a tight weave that is smooth to the touch and has a shimmering appearance, and famously makes a ‘rustling noise’ when rubbed...

Here at Calico Laine we have an extensive range of Net Curtains available for you to choose from, and today I am going to discuss the vast range of Net Curtains that we stock and how you can incorporate them into your home. We currently have many different designs online and are looking at expanding the range in the next...