Calico Laine News

Last week saw the release of the new, long awaited Ghostbusters movie, and if you have ever spoken to me when visiting either of our two Calico Laine stores, you might have seen me walking around in my very own Ghostbusters jacket that I created using Dressmaking Fabrics and notions that I bought from our vast stock of items. I am a...

Here at calico laine we have a variety of Haberdashery essentials you need to complete all your dressmaking projects from scissors, to threads and many other items that are the perfect accessories for your sewing box. One of our most popular products is our bias binding which is sold by the metre and on bulk rolls especially for larger projects...

Our haberdashery team frequently receive a high volume of enquiries from customers who are looking to Buy Zips for dressmaking projects. There are a number of zips you can purchase for dressmaking including nylon dress zips and concealed/invisible zips. The most popular zip for customers who Buy Zips for sewing into dresses and skirts is the closed end nylon dress...

This week we had a visit from one of our lovely online customers who had travelled all the way from South Lanarkshire, to visit family and to visit Calico Laine! She is a regular customer online due to the fact that there aren't many fabric stores in her area and we find that this is often the case with our...

Well, it is officially summer but we haven't really had much of a summer so far. With a lot of rainy days it has been fairly depressing weather wise but it has been forecast that we are due to have a heat wave in the next few weeks so fingers crossed. For those of you who aren't waiting for the...

Shoulder pads are one of the most useful yet under utilised items of Haberdashery we stock. Over the years, shoulder pads have become synonymous with the power dressing trends of the 1980s such as that worn by Melanie Griffths' character in Working Girl, however in recent years shoulder pads have begun to make a huge comeback. During the 1980s, shoulder...

Its approaching the school holidays and if your a parent it can sometimes be hard to try and keep your children occupied especially if the weather isn't that great which is predictable of the british summer. Here at calico laine we sell a large variety of Crafts that will be the perfect solution to keep your children busy and entertained...

In recent years we have witnessed a significant rise in the number of engaged couples looking to marry abroad with this trend being attributed to a number of factors such as the down turn in the economy and the increase in the cost of hosting a wedding and a reception at home. To save valuable funds, many couples are choosing...

Now that the Great British Sewing Bee is over there will be a lot of people across the country who have a new motivation to get the sewing machine out or buy a sewing machine and get dressmaking. Whether you have done dressmaking in the past or are new to the idea, the sewing bee is sure to give you some ideas to...

When doing any form of dressmaking it is important to be accurate to ensure that your garment is the right size and shape to fit. Whether you use a commercial pattern or make your own pattern it is vital that you have the correct Haberdashery items to help you carry out your project. Here is a quick rundown of items...