Calico Laine News

Satin Fabrics have been one of our best-selling dressmaking fabrics for over 40 years and have long been considered one of the most stylish and fashionable fabrics in the fashion industry. For many years Satin Fabric was only available to those blessed with great wealth however, with the advances in manufacturing techniques Satin Fabric is now readily available to almost...

At this time of year, we definitely see a trend in which Dress Fabrics sell best in both our Calico Laine stores and online and this year we are seeing a lot of customers buying crushed velvet and tartan. These fabrics can be used for dressmaking as well as interior decoration and soft furnishings and are ideal for the Christmas period, especially in the red...

With Christmas just around the corner everybody here at Calico Laine are preparing themselves for a very busy time. Creativity is flowing and things are starting to become a lot more personalised with regards to presents, from Fleece Fabric onesies to Dress Net Fabric door bows. With a wide variety of Fabrics, Haberdashery and Craft items online at Fabric-World we...

Here at Calico Laine, our UK Fabric Shop houses one of the biggest and best collections of fabrics available on the market today. We take great pride in sourcing the highest quality and best value for money fabrics suitable for almost any project you can imagine. Whether you are a professional seamstresses commissioned to design gorgeous evening gowns and bridesmaid...

Brr! It certainly is chilly now that December has hit us at Calico Laine! If you are looking for a fun project to do whilst remaining in the warmth and comfort of your own home, we suggest you wander over to our YouTube channel and take a look at How To create your own pom poms using balls of wool...

Fleece Fabrics are the perfect choice for a wide range of winter projects. Fleece Fabric is always one of our best sellers at this time of year, and thanks to its versatility remains so all year round. Fleece is the perfect choice for a wide range of stylish projects including outdoor winter clothing, pyjamas, pet accessories and interior items such...

With Christmas just around the corner, it is definitely party season with parties happening all over the place for Christmas and New Year. It is the perfect time to be dressmaking using Satin Fabrics to make yourself a unique outfit for the work Christmas Do or even a Christmas Day shindig. Satin Fabric is a luxurious fabric which has a glossy...

Christmas is on its way and it is time to start thinking about what presents to get your loved ones, if you haven't started your shopping already that is. If you have a budding dressmaker in the family it might be a nice idea to create a filled sewing box full of Haberdashery essentials to get them started on their...

It won't be too long until Christmas day is upon us and now is the time to be getting things ready for the big day and the holidays. Every family seems to have different Christmas traditions and these traditions are what makes the day special to you and your family. Whether it be new Christmas pyjamas, opening one present on Christmas Eve...

A sure-fire way of knowing when Christmas on the horizon is the return of one of television’s most successful TV shows Strictly Come Dancing. This series is already whizzing by and as always we have seen a wonderful array of dazzling costumes, dripping with sequins and sparkle. Since the show launched in May 2004, viewers have found themselves captivated by...