Calico Laine News

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 purchase Net Curtains for your windows - available from Calico Laine at great prices, a new New Curtain hanging in your...

Now spring is finally on it's way, many of our customers are planning what projects they will be working on for the upcoming season. As with any dressmaking project it is important not only to source the best quality fabric but to ensure that you have stocked up on your Haberdashery items. We carry a wide range of Haberdashery Online...

Choosing a Dress Fabric for your garment is very important as you want to pick a fabric that will work well with your pattern to give the right aesthetic and fit. With many patterns it may be suggested that you need a lining for your garment and although the outer fabric of your garment is arguably the most important it is paramount that the...

When you are a dressmaker it is important to have a reliable supplier for all your Haberdashery needs and at Calico Laine we believe we can be the reliable supplier you need whether it be for ribbons, threads or sewing needles. At Calico Laine we stock some of the biggest names in Haberdashery including Prym, Dylon and Gutermann so you can be assured that whether you buy online...

Now spring is finally on it's way, we have noticed many of our customers who Buy Fabric Online have begun enquiring about our lighter weight and more summery fabrics. We carry a selection of fabrics which are perfect for your springtime wardrobe including our gorgeous collection of summer prints. Our selection of henden summer prints are a popular choice during...

If you  are an excited bride-to-be looking for the perfect Bridal Fabrics to use in garments for your big day, then look no further than Calico Laine's fantastic ranges of fabrics. We offer all sorts of satins, crepes and chiffons that are all wonderful choices for bridal and bridesmaid outfits, and in today's blog I'll be suggesting a few that we...

When I'm not working at Calico Laine, it's almost guaranteed that I'll be sat in front of my sewing machine, working on my latest dressmaking project. I love browsing our ranges of Dress Fabrics as they arrive in-store, and I am always plotting new garments to make and wear from each one that I like. In today's blog,  I'll be...

We offer a wide selection of Bridal Fabrics perfect for any bride to be whether you are opting for a classic design or a more contemporary style of gown. These days, anything goes when it comes to selecting your perfect fabric for your dream gown however there are certain fabrics that are considered traditional Bridal Fabrics and are some of...

If you're looking to do some redecorating soon, you might be pondering over cheap but effective ways to spruce up a few rooms in your home. Our recommendation is to purchase Net Curtains for your windows - available from Calico Laine at great prices, a new New Curtain hanging in your windows can help to make a whole room look completely fresh...

With The Great British Sewing Bee's final taking place next week, a lot of customers new and regular have been frequenting our stores and website a lot more often, feeling inspired by the projects that the contestants take on each week. An important part of any dressmaker's projects is their sewing kit - there are plenty of Haberdashery items that...