Calico Laine News

Here at Calico Laine we stock a ginormous amount of different ribbons. We have grosgrain, chiffon, metallic edged and possibly our most popular ribbon is the satin . You'd probably think there was only one type of satin ribbon but no, Berisfords Ribbons have plain satin ribbon - ranging in size from 3 mm  to 70 mm, iridescent edged satin...

These days fabric shops are few and far between and more people are sourcing fabric from an Online Fabric Supplier. The convenience of being able to shop from home 24/7 and get the item sent straight to your door with minimal effort has seen small businesses creating websites for customers. Calico Laine began life in the 1970s as a small fabric and haberdashery...

If you are planning on tying the knot then first of all congratulations! Not only do we wish you a wonderful day, but also a fantastic time planning the occasion. To ensure that planning goes as smoothly as possible, here at Fabric-World we have put together a wonderful selection of all the highest quality bridal fabrics all in one place for...

Haberdashery is one of our best selling collections and is constantly being reviewed and updated to keep up to date with the latest trends and techniques. Whether you are a professional dressmaker or are venturing into the world of dressmaking for the first time, you will want to ensure that you have a good selection of good quality Haberdashery items...

Buying Dressmaking Fabrics can be addictive, a lot of people may not understand, but at least it doesn't damage your health! With the new year, new hobbies may have been found, so if you are new to sewing and dressmaking, you may find fabric shops a little puzzling. When you take up sewing or dressmaking, it's a very good idea to...

Now that Christmas has been and gone, the food has all been eaten and the decorations have all been put away again for another year, you might be looking for something to entertain yourself with, or you might need a fun project for young children who are disappointed that the holidays are over and it's time to go back to...

With any sewing project at all, there is always the requirement for at last one type of haberdashery product to aid us in what we are hoping to create. At first glance you might think you only need a few items, but you can soon become lost in choosing which are right for you and your project, as well as...

Our selection of Berisfords Ribbons Online is the largest collection on the market and includes every Berisfords Ribbon design available. Our beautiful selection of high quality ribbons from the market leading manufacturer, is perfect for almost any project, event or celebration and are a particularly popular choice for birthdays, christenings and festive projects. Berisfords Ribbons Online can be utilised for...

As Calico Laine is known mostly for being a great Online Fabric Supplier it may be hard to imagine that we are also open to the public. That's right, this means if you are unable to tell if one of the fabrics online is right for you, and you live locally, you can come down and take a look! We have two...

With Christmas and New Year all done and dusted the next special occasion on the calendar is Valentine's day. It may seem too soon to be thinking about gifts for your loved one but when it comes to crafting it is always good to be prepared. Here at Calico Laine, Berisfords Ribbons are one of our most popular items and...