Calico Laine News

As the days grow a little longer after the winter, we are seeing our first customers who are seeking out the perfect Dressmaking Fabrics for their wedding day coming to visit us in store. Here at Calico Laine, we stock plenty of items that would be a great choice for such an occasion, and in today's blog we'll be talking about a...

Customers Buy Net Curtains for a number of reasons, not least because they are an attractive addition to your decor. Net Curtains are the perfect choice of window covering for a number of reasons and are one of the best selling items on our website. Over recent months we, and others in the home decor industry, have seen a sudden and...

When you Buy Haberdashery for sewing and are looking for needles you will find that they are available in a number of different shapes and sizes suitable for a variety of projects. To complete your project properly it is essential that you choose the correct needle for use. Most people are familiar with the standard hand sewing needles and machine needles...

At the weekend, many people were celebrating Valentine's day, the day of romance by going out for a special dinner, buying roses or having a cosy night in. Sherlock star, Benedict Cumberbatch took it to the next level however and secretly married his beautiful fiancée Sophie Hunter on the Isle of Wight. The pair are expecting their first child later this year...

Lately in my free time, I have been creating garments for myself to wear in the summertime this year. I have been spoiled for choice with the Dress Fabrics here at Calico Laine - so much so that I spent quite a lot of time debating which ones I would like to use for each project I had planned. We have...

Net Curtains are one of the most popular window dressings for both home owners and for businesses such as residential homes and bed and breakfast establishments and with good reason. Not only do Net Curtains make an attractive addition to your home decor, they are perfect for maintaining your privacy during both the daytime hours and during the evening. During the...

Now it's approaching valentines day this weekend its all about the colour red and deep pink tones when it comes to women's outfits. If you are still undecided on what to wear for your date and want something new and unique why not create your own outfit with our Dress Fabrics here at calico laine. Rich Red Crepe Fabric We...

Even though we still feel like we are in the depths of winter with the cold chill in the air and people suffering from the flu, it will soon be Spring and people will be thinking of freshening up their homes and wardrobe. One Dressmaking Fabric which is ideal for this season is gingham. It is a traditional fabric which is easily...

With spring wedding season right around the corner, it is this time of year when we see enquiries for Bridal Fabrics really begin to pick up pace and whether you are a bride to be searching for the perfect material to create your dream gown or a professional seamstress working on a very special commission, our extensive range of beautiful...

This year so far has seen a lot of new customers coming into our stores with the intention to take up dressmaking as a hobby, and the start of The Great British Sewing Bee this week will only help to inspire more people to start creating their own garments. Our friendly sales team is always happy to help, and in...