Calico Laine News

Here at Calico Laine, our Online Fabric Shop is the go to place for dressmakers and tailors to stock up on their winter fabrics. We carry a superb range of winter fabrics suitable for a wide variety of projects and are constantly expanding our range to include the very latest in high fashion, in season fabrics. Our Online Fabric Shop...

Today marks the first day of October, and here at Calico Laine we are stocking up on our winter Fabrics to see us through the cold months remaining this year. From flannels and wools to jerseys and tartans, it is incredibly important to stay wrapped up warm when the chilly weather hits, and in both of our stores as well...

Here at Calico Laine we take great pride in the ownership of a website which is not only one of the most visually attractive in the industry but offers a comprehensive catalogue of products and is quick and simple for customers to use. We find that most customers prefer to order quickly and without fuss via an online account rather than...

We often get customers coming to us when they are going to a party and need to create a fancy dress outfit and with our large range of dressmaking fabrics we can usually find something that will suit their ideas. People do not want to spend too much money when they are creating fancy dress as the outfit is usually...

So far, we have been quite lucky with the weather and it has been surprisingly warm for September but today has taken a turn and the wet and cold weather seems to have truly arrived or at least it has in our Liscard store! It won't be too long before we start putting the heating on at home and will all be...

A good Haberdashery kit is essential, not only for professionals such as tailors and dressmakers but is also handy to keep around the house for carrying out everyday maintenance and repair tasks. Traditionally, items such as threads, zips and buttons were bought from a local haberdasher however nowadays most people buy Haberdashery Online as and when they require it. In...

When it comes to any sewing project, there is always a need for at least one haberdashery product to help you with what you are creating. Fasteners are always a popular choice for our customers and one of the most frequent reasons for people to visit us both online and in our two stores is to Buy Zips from us...

Following the conclusion of the big four fashion week shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris our talented buyers have been hard at work sourcing the best quality Dressmaking Fabrics to keep your designs bang up to date for the new season. There are a number of key Dressmaking Fabrics that took centre stage on the fashion week runways and...

Here at Calico Laine, we stock many different kinds of fabrics and one of our best sellers is undoubtedly our huge range of Satin Fabrics. These gorgeous cloths are favoured for their shiny, lustrous finishes and are sought after for all sorts of reasons, including bridal wear, bridesmaid gowns, prom dresses and much more. To offer a little history on...

Sewing is a skill and it can take many years to master it so that your craft and dressmaking projects look precise and tidy. To give your sewing a more professional look, you want to create a neat edge to your seams and this can sometimes be tricky. Bias binding is a useful Haberdashery item to use to cover your...