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Zips may not be treated as the most sophisticated technology known to man, often most of us don't even give them a second thought. They are however a fundamental feature used in the majority of our clothing and accessories that we all use each and everyday. Zips are a commonly used fastening in all kinds of garments ranging from jeans...

In our retail store we find that one of the most popular crafts amongst our customers is quilting and patchwork. We often get customers who spend hours choosing fabrics that will go together to make a beautiful patchwork quilt and many people ask for help with this as it can be a difficult task to find fabrics that tone together...

Cilla Black was an icon of sixties fashion. Recently, we have bid a sad farewell to local legend and television icon Cilla Black. Over recent Dressmaking Fabrics of what is widely remembered as one of the most exciting decades in our home town of Liverpool. Despite the industrial decline and social deprivation which blighted the city during this decade...

If you are planning your wedding at the moment, you will already know it is paramount that every element of your big day is completely perfect. From your own bridal gown and your bridesmaid dresses to the groomsmen accessories and the wedding decorations, every bride-to-be has an idea of the theme and look she wants to achieve. Here at Calico...

Any keen dressmaker knows that besides fabric, haberdashery is an important part of any sewing or craft project. At Calico Laine we are always looking for new products to add to our Haberdashery Online, and in today's blog we'll be talking about a few items that we have recently added to our already extensive collection of haberdashery items. Our new...

Holly Willoughby looked stunning in a beautiful floral Dress Fabric at her friends wedding. Last weekend we saw TV personality Declan Donnelly marrying his long term partner at St. Michaels Church in Newcastle and whilst the bride looked stunning in her simple and elegant ivory gown, all eyes were on the celebrity guests. Holly Willoughby is renowned for her...

When you are looking to Buy Zips for dressmaking projects, Calico Laine is the place to come as we have a large selection of zips suitable for a number of different applications so no matter what you are looking to get a fastening for we are sure to be able to provide you with a solution. Buy Zips at Calico...

Like most women, I love shopping. When it comes to sewing buying fabric is no exception. Here at Calico Laine we fully appreciate the joy to be had from visiting your local fabric shop and spending the afternoon browsing the aisles. Sewing is such a diverse hobby which is becoming increasingly popular once again. However, many unfortunate people across the...

There are a number of dress designs and styles that you can choose from when it comes to your buying your wedding gown or bridesmaid dresses as well as a number of Bridal Fabrics to pick from. Recently we have seen a trend towards lace fabrics, still influenced from the wedding dress of Kate Middleton and recently seen on brides...

Shoulder pads are one of my favourite items of Haberdashery. First made popular by Melanie Griffith in Working Girl, shoulder pads have become synonymous with the power dressing trends of the 1980's however, in recent years shoulder pads have made a huge comeback in the world of fashion and dressmaking. Shoulder pads during the 1980's were worn as big as...