Calico Laine News

Recently we have had quite a few new faces visit us in-store at Calico Laine, hoping to take up the wonderful hobby that is sewing themselves. With all of the stock that we have, it can be a little overwhelmed and not everyone knows where to start when faced with so much choice, so in today's blog we have decided...

Here at calico laine we have a had a large range of new fabrics come in including both plain and printed materials ideal for summer time. You Buy Fabrics Online or in store which is ideal for all customers especially those that live further away. One of our new range includes stretch cotton poplin fabric which is excellent quality and...

Recently I have been introduced to the programme 'say yes to the dress' and I have to say I am hooked. The programme is centred around bride's choosing their perfect wedding dress in bridal boutiques based in New York and Atlanta. The bride's bring their families along, sometimes including their groom to be, and try on all different dresses made...

Christina Hendricks has become as famous for her style as she has for her acting. This week we are looking forward to the final season of one of our favourite tv shows, Mad Men. The popular series, created by Matthew Weiner, premiered back in 2007 and since then has made superstars of it's talented cast. Christina Hendricks in particular...

For dressmakers, the main consideration when working on a new creation will be your fabric however any experienced dressmaker will know that they cannot expect to achieve a fantastic quality item of professional appearance without investing in some excellent quality Haberdashery items. Good quality Haberdashery will form the foundation of any handmade piece of clothing resulting in a long lasting...

Many customers Buy Net Curtains for more than simply aesthetic reasons and they are often used as a way of providing extra privacy for their home. Nets can be used along with ready made curtains to give an extra layer of window dressing without being as obtrusive as blinds. Our customers Buy Net Curtains as a cheap way of covering...

Being a parent I know the school holidays can be quite stressful. As much as I love my children, it's hard work keeping them occupied without breaking the bank. Today I’ve come up with some relatively cheap Craft ideas to keep the kids occupied with the help of Calico Laine! I find that Youtube, Pinterest and google are an excellent...

This easter weekend many of us enjoyed a bit of sunshine and now that it is offically british summer time people are starting to make some more summery outfits. A Dress Fabric that is ideal for this is our range of cotton rose and hubble prints. With the range including classic and seasonal designs including many floral designs this fabric...

Taking her cue from Amal Clooney, Sophie Hunter the new wife of Benedict Cumberbatch, last week revealed the stunning Valentino gown she wore to marry the Sherlock star to US Vogue. In a stunning shot snapped by Annie Leibovitz the theatre director showed off an intricately embroidered, long sleeve gown crafted from a beautiful silver lace Bridal Fabric. So complex...

If you are thinking of doing some redecorating around your home in the near future, you might be wondering if there are any cheap but effective ways to breathe new life into various rooms of your house. Our recommendation is to Buy Net Curtains for your windows - available from Calico Laine at great prices, a new set of New Curtains...