Calico Laine News

It is the beginning of September and unfortunately the end of summer has come round and it is now time for the kids to go back to school. Before we know it, it will be time for Christmas and the kids will all be starring in their nativity and Christmas plays. We often get asked by schools for fabrics to...

Your wedding day is perhaps the most important day of your life and of course all brides to be want every detail to be perfect however, there are so many things to organise for a wedding celebration to run smoothly and making so many choices can sometimes be a little overwhelming. The biggest part of any wedding day is bound...

With the last quarter of the year approaching fast, many of our customers are planning their winter sewing projects to make sure they keep warm during the cold weather, but are still able to enjoy their dressmaking hobbies. One of the most popular choices for this time of year is our fleece Dressmaking Fabrics - it is always at the top...

Recently at Calico Laine, we have been adding a lot of new fabrics to our stock both online and in-store. If our two shops aren't local to you, then there is always the option to Buy Fabrics Online through our website; everything we sell in our store is up for purchase on our website too, meaning that wherever you are...

Haberdashery (or rather, haberdasher) is a word that I first became familiar with whilst reading Chaucers' Canterbury Tales at school. Traditionally, a haberdasher was a peddler who would sell small articles for hand making clothes such as buttons, threads and zips. Since the days of Chaucer, the word Haberdashery has come to be an all encompassing terms for small tools used...

When you are planning your wedding, one of the biggest decisions you will make as a bride is what wedding dress you will choose. There are two main choices before you pick your final gown and this is whether you are going to buy off the rack or have a dress custom made for yourself. Many brides are choosing to...

Here at Calico Laine we give everybody a chance to Buy Fabrics Online, whether it's for a crafty project or to make an incredible new item of clothing, we have a huge variety of different fabrics, so whatever it is you're making you're almost guaranteed to find something perfect! Each season we introduce a fabulous new range of fabrics and as...

We often get asked for haberdashery items that can be used with a sewing machine such as bobbins, needles and bulbs. Customers in our local area can pick these up in our two retail stores on the Wirral however, customers who don't live in the area do not need to worry as we have lots of Haberdashery Online that can help...

This time of year, as wedding season is in full swing, is the busiest time for sales of our Wedding Fabrics. Not only do we receive enquiries from customers looking to design and create their own design of bespoke bridal gown, we also receive a high amount of enquiries from dressmakers tasked with repairing and remaking gowns for brides who...

Most brides want to feel elegant and feminine on their wedding day, therefore it is extremely important for them to choose the perfect Bridal Fabrics for their gown. Here at calico laine we have a large range of bridal materials that are perfect for achieving this look when creating your ideal dress. Delicate Bridal Fabrics include lace, silk and chiffon...