Calico Laine News

With a New Year comes a New Year's resolution for a lot of people, and in the past week we have had a number of customers visiting us who have vowed to take up sewing as a hobby and are looking for some advice on where to start. It is always a good idea to have a selection of Haberdashery items available...

However fashions change or no matter what the weather is doing, Dress Fabrics are always our best selling collection. Dressmaking is a timeless hobby and even with ready made clothes being more available than ever before more and more people are turning their back on mass produced, off the rack designs in favour of bespoke, made to measure pieces. Particularly...

With Christmas over and all the decorations down as of yesterday, the new year is in full flow and the normal routine has been resumed. With new year comes new projects and clear outs at home. Many people take advantage of this time to Buy Net Curtains and spruce up their window dressings to give the house a fresh feel...

If you are looking for a new project and hobby in 2015 and think sewing is the one for you, you should Buy Fabrics Online on our calico laine website to make sure you have the best quality fabrics to kickstart your dressmaking. One of the most popular fabrics selling online recently has been our brushed cotton check material due...

Here at calico laine, we carry a wide range of fantastic quality Dressmaking Fabrics which are suitable for a wide range of projects. With the economy flattering in recent years, many people are taking up dressmaking as a way of creating their own, excellent quality handmade pieces at a fraction of the cost. Our Dressmaking Fabrics are perfect for special...

After buying or making brand new clothes to wear over the christmas period it seems a shame to then go and purchase more items for those events coming up in 2015. Within our Haberdashery section here at calico laine we have a range of dylon products including fabric dyes that are great for giving your garments a brand new look...

Happy New Year to you all! Tomorrow people will be starting their New Year's resolutions and two thirds of us Brits will be joining the gym in the hope that they will be able to get fit and stay healthy for the next year and beyond. Here at Calico Laine you can Buy Fabric Online to make yourself your own leisurewear...

Now christmas is over its all about getting ready for summer projects like weddings. Many people enjoy making items for their big day and here at calico laine we have many items that you could use and be creative with. You can Buy Haberdashery items including decorative flowers and lace trims that will be perfect for decorating cakes, table displays and...

Like any dressmakers, or anybody else keen on fashion, we always have one eye on the red carpets throughout the year, looking to be inspired by the latest celebrity trends and 2014 has seen a whole host of stunning looks. This year, the red carpet has been awash with sumptuous Dress Fabrics, elegant lines and breathtaking designs. One of the...

For me, January is the coldest and most depressing month of the year, the days are short and the excitement of Christmas feels like a distant memory. I think this is why January is travel agents busiest month, people need something to look forward to and nothing beats the thought of a sunny summer holiday. A holiday can mean only...