Calico Laine News

This winter tartan fabric has made a huge comeback in every way. People are wearing garments, footwear and accessories all with a tartan design. This is a trend that comes and goes every year and never goes out of fashion with many high street stores and top end designers. Here at Calico Laine we always notice this Dress Fabric become...

Butterfly Net Curtains Net Curtains are a very popular choice for home decor during the summer months as they are a great way of keeping out wasps, flies and other summer critters as well as protecting against hey fever but many customers also choose to Buy Net Curtains for the first time during the colder months of winter. For...

As well as our humongous stock of fabrics and craft supplies, we have a lot of customers that come to us to Buy Haberdashery items. A large section of these products is purely different types of fasteners to use in your dressmaking and craft projects, but with so much choice it can be a little daunting to choose the right...

As the cold season takes over, we still have a number of customers looking for the perfect Bridal Fabrics for their own winter weddings. Brides-to-be do not let the chilly weather stop them, but trends in chosen fabrics are different from those that are popular in the spring and the summer. With the longer nights coming, customers are choosing darker...

This month, one of the most successful motion pictures of all time is back in movie theatres. As Gone With The Wind prepares to celebrate its 75th Anniversary, cinemas around the world will once again welcome fans of this timeless classic set during The American Civil War. Based on the 1936 novel by Margaret Mitchell the epic tale follows the...

This week saw the sad passing of fashion's biggest names Oscar De La Renta after a long battle with cancer. Dominican Republic born Oscar worked with names such as Lanvin and Balenciaga when he was younger before setting up his own New York based label in the sixties. A favourite with socialites, models and first ladies his designs were fun...

Crepe is one of the most popular Dressmaking Fabrics to a range of people including many high end fashion designers. Crepe has such a fabulous appearence and crisp texture that can create the best of garments for any occasion. It is a very heavy fabric that creates comfort, a feminine drape and a distinct elegance which is why its worn...

Although what is traditionally known as 'wedding season' may have come to an end a few weeks ago, that does not mean that sales of our most popular Bridal Fabrics have slowed down at all! In fact, over the years we have noticed more and more brides shunning the traditional spring or summer wedding for a winter wonderland spectacular. As...

As the end of the year draws near, our customers are on the hunt for warmer, winter fabrics to make their clothing and accessories out of to battle the cold winds, rain and bad weather. One of our most popular fabrics capable of this is our Fleece Fabric; it is one of the best fabrics that we can recommend for...

With the end of October comes halloween, so if you haven’t started already, it is time to look for Dress Fabrics to use in your costumes! Whatever you and your family are dressing up as this year, you are bound to find everything you need here at Calico Laine. Our spooky Halloween fabrics are great for scary costumes. Our first...