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With Christmas fast approaching the party season is almost upon us and it's time to start thinking about what you are going to wear! So in this blog I will talk you through what fabrics we have to make that perfect outfit. An ideal fabric for Dressmaking is Duchess Satin, it's a versatile material from only from only £7.49 per...

In todays blog I am going to talk to you about Furnishings, which includes Braiding, Fringings and Tie Backs as the main catagories on our site. Firstly, I will tell you a little bit about our Beaded Fringing, it starts from only £4.49 and it has a variety of uses. The most popular use of this type of fringing is to decorate lampshades...

Have you got tired looking clothes in your wardrobe that you're thinking of throwing away? Why not customise them and give them a new lease of life with some Diamantés? In this blog I am going to tell you all about the products we have and what they can be used for. Here at Calico Laine we have a wide variety of stones...

Well the cold,dark nights are fast approaching so its time to start getting your winter clothes back out. This year why not think about making yourself some clothes instead of paying high street prices? You can have custom made high fashion unique items! Here at Calico Laine we have the highest quality fabrics to get you started and keep you...

Here at Calico Laine we have an extensive range of Fancy Dress Fabrics. In the past we sold some of the following Fabrics for Fancy Dress costumes. I have also explained some examples of how they have been used. Faux Fur Fabrics: These fabrics are 150cm wide and priced at only £8.99 per metre. Ideal for hats or scarves. Velboa...

Well Christmas is fast approaching, so now is the time to start thinking about what you need to make this Christmas extra special. It seems every year Christmas is getting more and more expensive, so why not turn your hand to a bit of Craft? Add that special touch this year by making presents for the special people in your life. Here...

Here at Calico Laine we specialise in Dressmaking Fabrics. We have over 60 different sections showcasing all the different options available in Dressmaking Fabrics. From within these sections we have all the different colours available and sizing options. Our Fabrics sections is one of our best sellers and with hundreds of different materials and colours you will have plenty to...

In this blog we are going to talk about Curtain Lining and the many variations of it. Curtain Linings have a variety of uses, but mainly it is used to keep light out and also keep warmth in. At Calico Laine we stock a variety of different Curtain Linings for use at different times of the year. Listed below I...

Here at Calico Laine this Halloween we have a wide range of fabrics to suit your every need, be it for a fancy dress costume or maybe you want to create your very own haunted house, our materials are ideal for a variety of uses. All our fabrics are of the highest quality and from the best possible sources so...

The main use of Blackout lining is to block out the natural sunlight entering a room. Calico Laine stock quality 100% opaque heavy duty blackout lining available in an off white. Blackout lining can easily be sewn to the back of curtains to provide a lining that will block out any light when the curtains are drawn. Blackout linings are...