Calico Laine News

This week, the kids have been sent back to school and most of them will be wearing brand spanking new uniforms, looking particularly smart for their 'first day of school' photos. Unfortunately however, it probably won't be too long before the rough and tumble of school means that uniform and bags will start to get broken, ripped or damaged and...

Here at Calico Laine, we aim to be the best in the fabric business - that is why we as a Fabric Shop endeavour to make your shopping experience with us as easy as possible. We know that your sewing and craft projects are something that you put a lot of time and effort into, and our staff at both...

A towel is an everyday object that most people do not even think about from day to day yet it is one of those essential items that you probably wouldn't want to live without. Towelling Fabrics are used to make towels that will dry a body or surface by drawing moisture when it is in direct contact with the wet...

Satin Fabrics are popular for bridal and costume wear due to their beautiful glossy finish, attractive draping quality and soft feel. Here at Calico Laine we have many options of satin to choose from depending on what you are hoping to make. At the lower end of the price range, making it ideal for fancy dress or costume production, is our economy Satin Fabric. Economy satin is a lightweight...

Customers who shop via our online haberdashery department are more likely to Buy Zips than any other item of haberdashery. Zips are a very important aspect of most clothing items and accessories and here at fabric world, customers can Buy Zips in a variety of colours, sizes and styles. Our zips are available to purchase in a wide range of...

Winter is fast approaching and we are all starting to think about winter fashion and what fabrics we can use to make up some stylish warm garments ready for the cold season. At calico laine we have a large range of fabrics that are especially ideal for the colder months such as melton, woollen flannel and tartans due to their...

Here at Calico Laine we carry a wide range of fabrics and haberdashery items suitable for almost any dressmaking project you can imagine. Our selection of stunning dressmaking fabrics are available to purchase in a huge range of colours, widths and compositions with something suitable for every clothing item from school uniform to bridal gowns. At Calico Laine our buyers pride...

This week and next, the kids will start going back to school after what may seem to many, a very long summer holiday. When the summer holidays are over many people begin thinking about Christmas but before Christmas comes along their is another day that the kids love to celebrate, Halloween! Halloween is a big holiday in the United States with...

At Calico Laine, we are known for providing high quality haberdashery and fabric to our customers and we like to sell well known brands so that customers can be assured of the quality. In our haberdashery section we stock a large amount of thread with our biggest supplier being Gutermann Threads. Gutermann are a German based company and in our...

For many designers and dressmakers, the announcement of the Pantone Colour of the Year is perhaps one of the most anticipated and important events of the year. Designers will base their collections around the Pantone choice as it is a huge indicator of which shades will be prevalent on the catwalk and in turn, in high street stores. Of course...