Calico Laine News

After this week's National Television Awards, you may be feeling a little inspired to take on a new sewing project for any parties you might have coming up this year. Here at Calico Laine, we stock all kinds of Dressmaking Fabric that is perfect for formalwear, and in today's blog I'll be suggesting a few that we think are just...

Wednesday evening saw the biggest night in television with the National Television Awards. Stars of soap, drama and reality TV were out in force on the red carpet. As always at an event like this, the red carpet attendees showed off a mixed bag of styles, many showcasing a fabulous array of glamorous gowns and others finding themselves turning heads for...

This week I have been invited to one of my good friend's wedding in the spring. They are getting married in a beautiful converted barn in May in the countryside which should be a lovely setting for a wedding. Although it seems a while away yet, I have started to think what Dress Fabric I might use to make my...

Your sewing machine is an important item in your life if you are a dressmaker so it's essential to have all the products needed to keep your machine running smoothly and last a long time. Within our Haberdashery Online section we have a large variety of items including bobbins, bulbs and needles that are all necessary pieces that keep your...

There are a number of reasons to Buy Net Curtains during the winter months. Not only are they an attractive addition to your living space but are the perfect way of ensuring your privacy during the dusky evenings when you may wish to keep your drapes open to soak up the last moments of daylight. During the darker evenings security...

An extremely popular way to add glamour and a vintage feel to your window display is to Buy Net Curtains. Recently net curtains have been bought by a lot of customers to make their windows more attractive but to also keep their privacy to a minimal. Here at calico laine we stock a wide range of different designs available in...

One item we get asked for in our shop and online when people are looking to Buy Haberdashery is glues and adhesives for all different types of projects including crafts and sewing projects. We get asked for advice on what is most suitable for different applications. Here I will discuss some of our best selling adhesive products. Spray Adhesives...

Even though temperatures are still low now is the time to start planning and creating your spring dresses and here at calico laine we have a large range of beautiful Dressmaking Fabrics to choose from. Spring trends have predicted this years colour scheme to be cool pastels and warm nature like tones making garments look more softer and feminine instead...

Now Christmas has been and gone and life is getting somewhat back to normal, this is the perfect time to think about ordering your Haberdashery Online for your spring and summer projects. Whether you are a dressmaker or a craft enthusiast, the upcoming season is the perfect opportunity to get creative with a number of projects including easter crafts, summer...

Even though we are into the New Year, the dark winter nights are reluctant to leave us yet, and as a result the lights in our houses are being switched on earlier in the evening every night. If you find yourself worried about your privacy in your own home and want to protect yourself and your belongings from prying eyes...