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When it comes to sewing, one of my favourite things to make is a huge, beautiful ballgown made to fit perfectly, using top quality Dressmaking Fabrics from Calico Laine. Nearly every girl likes to feel like a princess and I am no exception! As such, one of the newest costumes that I have been inspired to make is an amazing...

We get a lot of brand new customers that arrive at our store not knowing we were here or even existed and their reaction to us is priceless. The are always so amazed how much fabrics and haberdashery items we have to offer and can't believe they have never shopped with us before. Our Fabric Shop is most definitely one...

In the world of fashion what is in and what is out changes on what seems like a daily basis however, one item remains a fashion staple and that is the Little Black Dress. The LBD is a timeless piece dating back to the 1920s. Classic designers such as Coco Chanel and Jean Patou created a variety of versatile designs that...

So, this weekend is the August bank holiday and a time that means that it is the end of the summer. It will soon be September and the kids will be returning to school, after a long six weeks off. As soon as the schools start the autumn term, most parents start to think about the dreaded 'C' word...Christmas! It may...

Soon our kids will be headed back to school once again, with some children beginning their GCSE and A Level years. If your child has to Buy Haberdashery for their sewing and textiles classes at school, then look no further than our huge range of Haberdashery items here at Calico Laine. In today's blog, we have provided you with a...

If you are looking for a good quality thread to sew hems, quilt or to use for embroidery then Gutermann Threads have the best range available. The German company Gutermann have been in business for over 150 years. All of there thread is of the highest quality which guarantees no snags or faults. Here at Calico Laine we always recommend Gutermann threads and we never hear...

Satin Fabrics are one of the most popular dressmaking fabrics we stock - popular for their luxurious quality and glossy finish satin is one of the most widely used fabrics in the fashion industry. Satin Fabrics originate from China and have been exported to the west since the time of the Ancient Greeks and have been used in Europe since...

After returning from a three week long vacation, I am itching to get started on my next sewing project and I have been looking at all of the new Dressmaking Fabrics that have come into stock here at Calico Laine while I have been gone. I am happy to see that some of my personal favourite fabrics are still available...

We have recently had lots of new and exciting Dress Fabrics arrive here at calico laine in stunning designs, colours and compositions all perfect for creating pretty last minute summer garments whilst we still have good weather. Some of these brand new Dress Fabrics include printed chiffons, printed jersey, cotton spandex and many more that all feature unique bright prints...

Many modern clothing garments use zips as a quick and convenient fastener - zips are a low cost, easy to use alternative to zips and poppers and are a fastener ideal for clothing items for all members of the family. Many customer Buy Zips in particular for young children's clothing - zips are the ideal choice for children as they...