Calico Laine News

To take my mind off the dreary and cold weather we have been having recently, I have been planning out projects that I would like to make for the summertime later this year. At Calico Laine, we have plenty of Dress Fabrics suitable for all kinds of weather and all seasons, and in today's blog I'll be talking about a...

When you are creating a new masterpiece whether it is for a special event or just to expand your wardrobe, the most convenient way of sourcing your tools is to Buy Fabrics Online. Here at calico laine, we offer a wide range of fabric suitable for a number of projects and ordering your materials online, from the comfort of your...

Most people who Buy Net Curtains purchase them to give their room extra natural light and lots of our customers choose white net curtains as this gives their room a fresh, bright look. It is inevitable though, especially due to their colour, that over time they are going to accumulate dust due to daily living which over time will make...

Next week will see lots of people celebrating the year's biggest day of romance, St Valentine's Day, on the 14th of February. It is a day that has been celebrated for hundreds of years and is the perfect occasion to show your partner just what they mean to you. Although the majority of people will buy presents from the shops...

The spotlight of the fashion world was once again on Dressmaking Fabrics this last week as Spring/Summer Haute Couture Week swept into the capital city of fashion, Paris, where the biggest designers in the business took over the runways with a stunning selection of show stopping gowns and bold ready to wear pieces. Designers and their teams put in up...

Here at calico laine we are very passionate about providing the best quality Fabrics to our customers both in store and online. We have a large variety of materials to offer including chiffons and stains perfect for dressmaking and bridal wear, thicker wools and winter materials perfect for jackets and trousers to keep you warm in the winter and bright...

At Calico Laine we find that a lot of customers cannot buy haberdashery items locally as they do not have a shop nearby, which is why they turn to us to purchase both fabric and Haberdashery Online. Our haberdashery section is full of both essential items for your sewing box as well as some more unusual items for your craft...

Here at calico laine Dress Fabrics are the most popular material are customers look at due to the great quality and large amount of stock available. We are known for our Dress Fabrics and have a range of different materials to choose from including lace, chiffon and satin. For evening wear garments our low cost economy satin fabric is a...

Haberdashery has always been a necessity, not only for professional seamstresses and tailors but also for housewives and families for everyday mending and small maintenance tasks around the home. Traditionally, Haberdashery was a word used to describe small items used in sewing and dressmaking such as threads, zips and buttons. These days, Haberdashery can be a luxury with novelty items...

With a new year comes spring cleaning, and 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...