Calico Laine News

The latest instalment of the hugely successful Hunger Games trilogy; Mockingjay Part 1 hit our screens last week and since then has been breaking box office records all over the country. Based on the novels by Suzanne Collins the hugely successful dystopian drama has become a massive hit with an almost cult like following with legions of fans worldwide recreating...

Although most of us are currently thinking of Christmas and all of the things we will be making for the holiday season here at Calico Laine we are beginning to think of what people will be looking to buy next year. If you are already looking to Buy Fabric Online for spring/summer 2015 we have a new fabric that has just...

Now the cold weather has hit us dramatically everyone wants to be as warm as they can be especially on their christmas nights out and other events they have coming up over the holidays. Here at Calico Laine we have a variety of warm winter Dress Fabrics perfect for creating garments to keep warm but still staying elegant and feminine...

This past weekend was one of the busiest years for shopping as customers rushed to take advantage of huge discounts during the Black Friday sales and our Haberdashery Online department were definitely rushed off their feet as items such as ribbons, craft supplies and dressmaking accessories went flying out of our warehouse. Here is a quick rundown of some of...

Now that we are within a month of Christmas, you might have finished your Christmas shopping and preparations and are now after a dressmaking project to focus on while you wait for the big day to arrive. I love to spend my free time sewing anything and everything, and I have been looking into Dress Fabrics to use for clothing suitable to...

With Christmas drawing ever closer and the madness of last-minute shopping descending on those of us who perhaps aren't quite as ready as we'd like to be, warmth is an important factor when it comes to that late night dash for those extra presents and big day food bargains. As a result, our customers are looking for warmer Fabrics for...

Haberdashery Supplies are essential items to all your dressmaking projects whether you are making a new garment, creating accessories or doing general craft jobs. At Calico Laine we are enthusiastic about all our Haberdashery Supplies and made sure that our customers have everything they need for their finished projects. Due to the popularity of television programmes such as the great british sewing...

Choosing a Dress Fabric for your project can be critical as you want to choose something that will work well with your pattern to give the right aesthetic and fit. Although the main outer fabric of the dress is arguably the most important it can also be paramount to pick the right lining fabric if a lining is needed. Lining...

We have a variety of Bridal Fabrics here at Calico Laine perfect for your big day. Whether you want a beautiful satin or a sheer chiffon we have everything for you to choose from. A lot of people nowadays prefer to have a summer wedding because of the sunshine and fabrics are easier to wear. If you are deciding on...

When it comes to fashion, most of us will have our own signature colour which will depend on a number of factors including complexion, hair colour and of course personal taste. Aside from classic black, one of the most popular colours of Dressmaking Fabrics is pink. Pink is a fantastic choice for many occasions including weddings, formal events and casual...