We get asked quite a lot about the range of stretch fabrics that we offer here at Calico Laine. In my blog entry today I'm going to talk a little about the diferent fabrics we offer and what different uses they have. The fabrics I am going to talk about will all have a stretch of some sort and are suitable for Dressmaking with.
  • Double Knit Jersey: This is one of my favourite fabrics. It is simply stunning is ideal for when the weather is colder. It is a heavy weight jersey and comes in both solid and marl colours.
  • Bi Stretch: We have sold and used this range of fabrics for over 30 years and it shows no sign of ever slowing down! Bi stretch is perfect for making trousers or even a jacket with. It comes in a variety of great colours.
  • Lycra: Our selection of lycra is best suited to dance wear costumes. It is a 4 way stretch fabric than comes in both normal and fluorescent colours.
  • Stretch Satins: This range of satin only arrived in with just over a week ago and they are beautiful. They are a Duchess Satin quality with a slight stretch to them. The come in a nice range of plain colours that are perfect for dressmaking or bridal wear.
The Fabrics I have mentioned above are only a small section of the different fabrics that we sell here at Calico Laine. We really do have an extensive range of other beautiful dressmaking fabrics. Please be sure to have a good look around our website. Remember as well that we have a sampling service available, where by we send samples out to customers so that they can see our fabrics before they commit to buying full pieces. I hope you have enjoyed my entry today, Until next time, Calico Laine