Calico Laine News

Here at Calico Laine, our massive ranges of Wedding Fabric are popular with customers all year round. During the summer months, we receive a larger number of sample orders from brides-to-be, who are all looking for the perfect fabrics to have their gowns and bridesmaid dresses created from. Often we are asked what fabrics we recommend, and so in today's...

In modern sewing, one of the most popular products used is the zip. It can be used in so many different ways; customers who Buy Zips from us here at Calico Laine have been known to use them in many creative projects for both functional and decorative purposes. We strive to stock as many different types, lengths and colours of...

If you have the excitement of planning your wedding day we know you'll want everything to be perfect, from the table favours and other decorations to your dream dress. Picking the right Wedding Fabric for your dress to match the ideas in your head can be very difficult but from the huge ranges we do here at Calico Laine there...

Here at Calico Laine we have a large range of Haberdashery Online that are essential products for all dressmakers, people who enjoy craft projects and those that have a hobby for creating felt items. Within this online section you will find everything you need from scissors to ribbons and even unique items like bag handles for making your old handbag look...

Customers will often Buy Zips for purposes of both fashion and function. Here at calico laine, you can Buy Zips for a variety of purposes from dressmaking to upholstery. Zips are one of the most widely used items of haberdashery and are used by the vast majority of people on a daily basis. The idea of a "hookless fastener...

Last weekend saw Pierre Casiraghi, the grandson of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainer III of Monaco, tie the know with his 29 year old beau, Beatrice Borromeo. All eyes were on the bride as she emerged on the balcony of luxurious Salon des Glaces in the Pink Palace wearing a stunning Valentino gown crafted from a beautiful blush pink lace Bridal Fabric...

When completing your dressmaking projects Sewing accessories are the most essential items you need to make your projects go smoothly and quickly. Here at calico laine we have a large Sewing section both online and in store which includes everything you need to complete your tasks. The most popular products our customers tend to purchase include zips, threads and needles...

Sometimes some of our clothing or interior can lack that individual touch. Not only do we have a brilliant selection of Fabrics here at Calico Laine, we have a fantastic Haberdashery section with such a variation of different products it is so easy to customise your existing clothing! Buttons are not only used on may of our clothing, bags and accessories they...

This week sees the very first national beading week sponsored by the beadworkers guild and many people around the country are holding events to join in with the celebrations. The guild say that this is a time to celebrate our passion for beads, to encourage others to start beading and to support bead businesses around the country'. Out of all...

Although the weather may not be quite what we would hope for for the celebrations of our spring and summer brides to be, with our collection of stunning Bridal Fabrics you can be sure that even if the sunshine lets you down on your big day, your dress will not. A wedding is one of the most important events for...