Calico Laine News

With summer fast approaching there is no better time to get creative for special occasions.  You can Buy Haberdashery to create fantastic and unique items to liven up events here at Calico Laine.  Bunting has become increasingly popular recently and can be used to decorate events such as birthdays, weddings, christenings or summer parties.  It can also double up as...

One of the most popular new Dress Fabrics on the high street at the moment is scuba fabric and we are often getting asked by our younger customers for this type of fabric so that they can make dresses and skirts suitable for a night out on the town. Scuba fabric is most suitable for creating body con style dresses...

For dressmakers, it is not only fabric which is an important aspect to consider when embarking on a new project; in order to ensure that you achieve the best possible results from your projects you will want to take great care in ensuring that you have a wide selection of Haberdashery items in your tool kit. Whether you are an...

At Calico Laine, we understand that every single part of any bride's outfit has to be perfect for her big day. If you are after your dream dress, jewellery and accessories but struggling to find them in stores, why not consider having your own unique dress made from our extensive range of Bridal Fabrics available in both of our stores and online...

One of the most important Haberdashery tools in any dressmaker's sewing kit is a good pair of scissors. Available in so many different types, lengths and sizes, it is paramount to choose the correct pair for the job, whether it be to cut fabric, perform needlework or cut edges so that they don't fray as easily. Scissors are believed to...

One of the most popular Dress Fabrics during recent Spring/Summer seasons are our scuba fabrics. Scuba is a close fitting fabric featuring a 4-way stretch composed of polyester and spandex and are most often used for creating the fashionable "body-con" style of skirt or dress. Scuba is a double knit fabric with a very fine gauge and and smooth surface...

At Calico Laine we have a wide variety of fabrics, so for anyone who has a real passion for sewing but just cannot find the time between working, taking the kids to school and doing the weekly food shop our website allows you to buy Fabric Online. Jardin Summer Print Fabric (4181/B) With summer coming fast we are all itching to...

Geri Halliwell has long been regarded as one of the biggest fashion icons of the last century, largely thanks to the famous union jack dress she wore at the 1997 brit awards. Last week, we saw a different side to the famously vivacious star when she married her partner Christian Horner in a traditional ceremony at St. Mary's church in...

When working on any sewing project, it is not just the fabric that is important to the process - it is also the Haberdashery items, of which there are hundreds to choose from. One of the most purchased items both in our stores and online is zips - this simple fastening can be used in countless garments for so many...

If you are looking for a new sewing project to work on, you might be pondering over what Dressmaking Fabrics will be right for the job. Lately I have been working on making a few garments for the approaching summertime, and in today's blog I'll be talking about the selections I have made from Calico Laine's huge range of Dressmaking...