Calico Laine News

Your sewing machine is vital when it comes to your sewing projects so it's essential that you have all the right parts and accessories to go with it to make your projects a lot more easy and enjoyable. In our Haberdashery section we sell a variety of machine accessories that are all perfect tools to have. This includes bobbins, bulbs...

Although it may seem a bit early to be thinking of Christmas since we haven't even had Halloween yet, there are only 9 weeks left till the big day and that means the holiday season will soon be upon us. Here at Calico Laine we have been discussing our christmas work night out and what outfits we might be wearing...

Over the last few years we have seen design house Alfred Angelo creating dresses from gorgeous Dressmaking Fabrics for the walt disney company in disney's fairy tale wedding collection. With the popularity of Frozen in the last year or so it was inevitable that they would create a dress with a frozen theme and this has been hotly anticipated by...

Net Curtains are a great way to decorate your home when you want to change your home decor and create a new interior look. You can Buy Net Curtains from our stores and online making sure you enter your correct measurements when ordering. Most people often allow gather within their measurements by doubling the amount of metres or adding 1.5 metres...

For many years, Satin has been one of the most treasured fabrics in fashion but this beautiful, lustrous fabric has not always been as readily available as it is today. It is believed that Satin Fabrics originated in China over 2000 years ago and in fact, this fabric derives its name from the Chinese town of Zayton and was exported...

Our Haberdashery section here at Calico Laine is extremely popular due to the range we sell and all the projects you can use these items for. You can Buy Haberdashery for dressmaking projects, craft projects, decorations for special occasions and many more. Recently we have added decorative flowers to our Haberdashery range which are great for home decor or venue...

Now the temperature has dropped, the nights are drawing in and we are hurtling our way towards Christmas it is time to dig out your winter pieces which may have been in hibernation for quite some time over the lovely summer months. One of the best fabrics for warm and cosy winter attire is Fleece Fabric. Fleece has been one...

When you think of Haberdashery and sewing you may not automatically think of pens and markers but it can be a sewing box essential item and there are a number of different dressmaking markers available for different projects. They can be used for dressmaking, quilting, embroidery and household uses. The traditional type of marker you may find in the Haberdashery...

Satin Fabrics give off such elegance and feminine glamour making it a perfect material for evening wear garments like dresses, gowns and long skirts. Satin is a very identifiable fabric noticed from its glossy shiny surface and duller background making it extremely popular with all ages. It is quite a stiff fabric so its able to create beautiful structures for...

As we bid a fond farewell to the long, balmy days of summer, our thoughts inevitably turn to our winter projects and Dressmaking Fabrics to keep both ourselves and our families warm through the colder months of winter. Although I do love my floaty summer dresses and sandals, winter dressmaking projects present the opportunity to experiment with a whole new...