Calico Laine News

So we are all sad that the BBC television series The Great British Sewing Bee has already been and gone this year, but this only means we can now get excited for a new series to hit our screens in 2016. It seems that in more recent years sewing and dressmaking has started to get popular once more and I...

Fleece Fabric to keep you warm Even though we seem to be having quite a warm October so far it won't be long until the cold nights draw in and we will all be switching the central heating on to warm us up in the evenings and sometimes during the day. Many customers have already started preparing for this...

Whether you're ready or not to accept the fact that we have now entered Autumn, we have. You just have to get over it, and embrace it. I personally love this season, it seems to be the only time of year no one really complains about how cool it is outside, but describes it as refreshing. Everyone claims how good it...

In today's society there are a lot of cheap high street fashion stores which specialise in fast fashion meaning that most people will simply wear their clothes for one season and throw them away afterwards. This tends to mean that if the clothes get holes in them or zips break they are simply tossed aside as it is cheaper for...

So even though the Winter is coming and Summer appears to have slipped through our fingers once more, Linen Fabric would seem an odd material to buy as we enter the Autumn. However, some of you, like me, may be thinking ahead for next summer. Its so nice to have a summer holiday to look forward to. Some of you...

Dress Lining at Calico Laine One of the most important fabrics dressmakers may use in their work is Dress Lining Fabric. This material is used when making up a garment for a number of reasons and can be cheap way to achieve a high quality finish to your clothes. Dress lining is used underneath the outside layers of fabric on...

Microfibre Fabric is available in a wide range of sumptuous shades. Microfibre Fabric is one of the most stunning fabrics in our dressmaking collection and is popular for a wide range of projects due to is's stunning drape and luxurious lightweight quality. This exquisite dressmaking fabric is particularly popular for evening wear and even bridal gowns and is easily...

As the end of the year draws ever nearer, we are having customer looking for warm and cosy winter fabrics to make their clothing and accessories out of to battle against the inevitable freezing winds and bad weather. One of our most popular fabrics capable of this is our Fleece Fabric; it is one of the best fabrics that we can...

Here at Calico Laine, we stock an extensive range of Chiffon Fabric suitable for all tastes and needs - with so many weights and shades, our Chiffon is perfect for everything from formalwear and evening wear to bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses and so much more. It is sought after for its elegant, ethereal appearance that it manages to achieve with its lightweight...

When it comes to haberdashery products, zips are one of the most popular and essential to all our customers. Here at calico laine you can Buy Zips in a variety of different designs, colours and sizes depending on your sewing project. Zips are used on a daily basis by all dressmakers and can be used as fasteners in garments like...