Calico Laine News

Satin Fabric is an excellent quality, high end material created using a unique textile weave. Most fabrics are created using the one over, one under technique with the warp and the weft going in opposite directions. Satin Fabric however, is manufactured using a four over and one under technique which results in the characteristic glossy look and luxuriously smooth surface for...

Our selection of Chiffon Fabric is a lightweight, synthetic fabric used most frequently for evening wear and high end lingerie. Chiffon can be a bit slippery to work with so we would not usually recommend this fabric for beginners however if you are a confident sewer you can create a variety of stunning clothing items from our gorgeous range of Chiffon...

This week sees the return of our favourite programme, The Great British Sewing Bee when we will see a new group of amateur tailors and dressmakers take on a range of projects in an attempt to become Britain's best sewer. This time of year always results in a spike in enquiries regarding the tools and materials shown on the programme and...

The really useful textiles company. This slogan sums up Calico Laine perfectly. We focus on providing not only the locals with our fantastic range of fabrics and haberdashery but the whole of the UK and EU. We are Calico Laine the Fabric Store and we love, love, love fabric and our speciality is in dressmaking and crafts fabrics. We have...

When it comes to any sewing project, we all like to take pride in our work and create in such a way so that everything we make is neat and properly finished. A raw edge or seam can be unsightly, and can even reduce the lifespan of a garment or bag if it begins to fray. While there are many...

Whether you are about to start creating your first ever garment or you are an experienced dressmaker who is commissioned to make a collection of evening gowns or bridesmaids dresses, we are sure to have at least one thing you will need and everything you want! Here at Calico Laine we are extremely passionate about selecting high quality and affordable...

Many customers approach our Haberdashery department to Buy Zips and often ask for advice regarding which zip is most suitable for their requirements. When you Buy Zips online the amount of items on offer can prove a little daunting, particularly for customers who are not experienced tailors or dressmakers. Many of our customers will Buy Zips as a one off...

Here at Calico Laine, a Fabric Store based on the Wirral we understand that dressmaking can over time become an expensive hobby and many customers are aware of price when they are choosing fabrics and materials. It is important however, that those customers who may be working to a strict budget should still have be able to access to large selection of good quality...

Our Calico Laine team have been working on our Pinterest social media site recently looking at all the latest fabric trends and the most popular fabrics sold on our website. On our Pinterest boards we show a range of our fabrics and how these materials can be made up into stunning garments, accessories and interior items giving our followers new...

As a haberdashery supplier we are well known in our local area and online for offering a large range of Gutermann Threads. Gutermann are a German company and manufacturer high quality threads for all different types of sewing projects. The most popular in their range is the polyester sew-all thread which can be used for the majority of sewing projects...