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Chiffon Fabrics are one of our best selling dressmaking fabrics all year round and are ideal for creating a variety of occasion wear garments including evening gowns and bridal wear. Due to its elegant drape and stunning lightweight flow, Chiffon Fabric is considered one of the most delicate and ladylike fabrics on the market and is used for all of...

Ever since Calico Laine began, 10th February 1973, we have been offering an incredible range of the finest and most attractive fabrics you can imagine and we have also been supplying you with haberdashery items of the highest quality. All of which is supported by our experienced team of enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff who are constantly on hand to present...

Satin Fabrics are the perfect choice for created a wide variety of formal and special occasion wear. As we approach the end of another school year, many local schools and universities are gearing up for their annual leavers celebrations. In recent years, what used to be a low key celebration has evolved into an elaborate event resembling the traditional formal prom...

With the majority of dressmaking projects or craft projects it is inevitable that you will need some form of fastening whether it be to fasten a pair of trousers, shut a bag or close a jacket. Fastenings are an essential Haberdashery item and it is important to choose the correct method for your project to ensure a safe and secure connection...

Here at Calico Laine we stock a diverse range of products for budding creative customers and none are more popular than our collection of Berisfords Ribbons. Ribbon itself is such a versatile product, lending itself to craft, dressmaking, interiors and gift wrapping to name but a few uses. Berisfords are a well established local company renowned for good quality ribbon and trimmings. The company are based at their own Cheshire mill and have both longevity and...

Thankfully we are finally seeing some sunshine and the coldness of winter is starting to leave us, for now. That means it is that time of year to be thinking about your spring wardrobe and what Dressmaking Fabric you should buy to create some outfits for the new season. It's time to pack away the big, thick jumpers in exchange for the...

Calico Laine customer Buy Zips to assist with a number of projects from dressmaking to upholstery and with so much choice available many customers require some advice prior to purchasing their Zip. Before you Buy Zips you need to consider a number of aspects, the most important being what kind of fastener is required for your project i.e. a dress...

If you are similar to me and like your belongings to be both unique and catered to your own individual taste, you might find that you make a lot of things for yourself using our fabric here at Calico Laine, from clothing to soft furnishings and other decorations around your home. I have sisters who are not into sewing, but...

Our selection of floral Dress Fabric is the perfect choice for the upcoming spring/summer season. Floral Dress Fabrics are always a popular choice for spring/summer wedding guests as TV presenter Holly Willoughby showed when she attended the 2015 wedding of her close friend, Declan Donnelly. Renowned for her elegant and lady like sense of style Holly often favours clothing in sweet...

When you walk into a haberdashery store and browse the shelves with curiosity at what some of the many things are it can all seem so interesting. Although, no one really asks or ponders what a thread is because everyone knows. From even the youngest age, for some reason we all just know what it is and how thread works. However...