Calico Laine News

Curtains aren't for everyone. Yes, they're pretty and look amazing, but lets face it, when the mornings are already dark and the curtains are closed and you're curled up snug in bed, it's terribly difficult to get up. I'm not saying this is the main reason for wanting to be lazy and spend an extra ten precious minutes in bed...

When planning your perfect wedding ceremony you will want to ensure that everything is perfect and just as you imagined. Of course, the most important aspect of the day will be the brides gown but once you have settled on your dream dress you will want to ensure that your bridesmaid are dressed beautifully and that their dresses complement not...

Fleece Fabric is perfect for winter blankets So Halloween is over and it won't be long until Christmas is upon us so I guess it is time to be thinking about what Christmas presents to buy for the family. I have a young niece and nephew to buy for and this year instead of getting them more toys to...

Here on Calico Laine we sell a wide variety of Fabrics to make a dress with including satin, chiffon, lace and many more. You can find all of these beautiful materials within our dressmaking fabric section where you are able to select specific fabric types, colours and widths you are wanting to work with. As the cold winter months are...

The majority of customers we deal with at Calico Laine are looking to Buy Zips for dressmaking projects and therefore only need their zips to be a small size however we do occasionally get asked for zips in a longer length for more unusual projects. There are a number of zips that can be used for those times when a...

When looking at buying Fabrics online, the choices can be daunting, particularly if you are new to dressmaking or are embarking on a project outside of your comfort zone. Here at fabric world, we have amassed a huge collection of fabrics to purchase online suitable for almost any projects. Our dressmaking Fabrics are suitable for casual wear, elegant evening wear...

In recent years we have noticed a marked increase in the number of brides who are shunning a traditional spring or summer wedding for a winter wonderland spectacular and as a result enquiries for our Bridal Fabrics have picked up a pace even considering that "wedding season" itself has long since come to an end. As stunning as a traditional...

With the clocks going back and the dark nights now looming in, nothing really feels appealing anymore. It's not like in the summer, getting home, grouping the kids together and finding a little bucket and spade and heading down to the beach for a bit of family fun! We now get home, go straight to the kitchen, flick the kettle...

The clocks have fallen behind an hour and the nights are certainly drawing in. The autumn is definitely here. This is by far my favourite time of year; I love the colours in the trees and the nip in the air. The cooler air inevitably means we need to dig out our winter wardrobe. Let’s be honest, clothes are not...

Now we have bid a sad farewell to the summer our thoughts have turned to Winter Fabrics and new season dressmaking projects to keep ourselves and our loved ones warm through the cold winter months. Although I adore working on floaty summer dresses and tops during the warmer months, the change in season presents the perfect opportunity to experiment with a new...