Calico Laine News

In our Haberdashery section we now have a fantastic range of Organza products that can be a fantastic part of interior decoration for the styling of a wedding day or any other special occasion that you are planning!!! There are plenty of different options and i'll be having a look at some of them in todays blog. Haberdashery products can...

When it comes to creating a fancy dress costume or simply something unusual for a special event, you really don't want to be spending your money on expensive Dressmaking Fabrics just for the garment to be used the once! That is why here at Calico Laine, we have a fantastic choice of Cheap Fabrics, however the quality is still there...

There are many different options when it comes to looking at which Bridal Fabrics are suitable for your big day! All of the Sheer Bridal Fabrics that we have here at Calico Laine are of the highest quality and there are some really stunning options for you to choose from. Our range of Sheer Bridal Fabrics include the following options...

Having access to higher quality fabrics when working within a budget is now possible, due to a fantastic range of Economy Fabrics that Calico Laine stock. We believe that quality fabrics are one of the most important parts to creating the perfect garments in your Dressmaking, and using Cheap Fabrics is not the way to give successful results. Cheap Fabrics...

We have a huge  range of Dressmaking Fabrics available for all of your Dressmaking needs including Dress Net Fabrics. All our Dress Nets are 100% polamide, however some do have round holographic spots if you’re looking for something a little bit sparkly, perfect for fancy dress and dance events!!! Our Dress Nets come in a width of 140cm and are...

In our last blog about the range of Haberdashery products that we stock here at Calico Laine, we looked at the variety 0f  Cords and Elastic that we have available and how they can be used for a range of purposes in Dressmaking, Crafts and other porjects. Today I'm going to look at a few other different parts of our...

Here at Calico Laine, there are now even more options available to you when it comes to working on a budget. If you are working within a set limit for your materials, you can be confident that you won't be sacrificing quality with the fantastic range of Economy Fabrics now in stock. Cheap Fabrics certainly don't need to lack in...

By choosing your Bridal Fabrics from Calico Laine, we can guarantee that your big day will be extra special with the highest quality materials that are available. We believe that the best quality of Bridal Fabrics is essential as a base for all of your Dressmaking!! Whatever sort of wedding you are planning, we have Bridal Fabrics to suit all...

Here at Calico Laine, we only stock the highest quality fabrics. Cheap Fabrics are often an option if you are working towards Dressmaking projects on a budget, yet still to retain high standards in the finish of your garments. When it comes to choosing 'Cheap Fabrics', you must ensure that the quality is not cheap, and here at Calico Laine...

Tartan is a pattern of Dressmaking Fabric that consists of several different colours that are arranged in criss-crossed horizontal lines.  Tartan Dressmaking Fabric was made from wool, but is now also manufactured using a range of other synthetic fibres such as polyster and nylon. The word ‘Tartan’ is derived from the French word meaning ‘woven cloth’ (tirer), due to the way in...