The summer is such a cheerful and sociable time of year. The long warm evening encourages us to get out and do things, whether its trips away, family bbq's or meeting friends in your local beer garden. One thing is for sure, we all love having something nice and new to wear for such occasions and there is nothing better...
Thankfully we are finally seeing some sunshine and the coldness of winter is starting to leave us, for now. That means it is that time of year to be thinking about your spring wardrobe and what Dressmaking Fabric you should buy to create some outfits for the new season. It's time to pack away the big, thick jumpers in exchange for the...
If you are like me and already have the festive feeling now that the Christmas season is finally here, then you will understand how hard it is to keep away from the craft or dressmaking table while inspiration hits and the need to make more Christmas gifts hits! Honestly, I see something Christmassy and think 'Ouhh, I could make that...
We have such a large variety of different fabrics here at calico laine that its hard to choose exactly which type you would like. You can Buy Fabrics both in store and online which is a just as easy as coming in store to choose your ideal material. Recently we have had a range of brand new fabrics including linens...
Winter is a wonderful time of the year with the crisp, frosty mornings and the twinkly lights of Christmas and winter festivals. However with winter, come the dark, cold nights that can result in an uncomfortable nights sleep for your little ones, especially with the temperatures dropping to well below freezing as they have done for the past few years...
For elegant designs and excellent quality fabrics perfect for long lasting garments, our Rose and Hubble prints are the perfect choice for dressmaking projects whatever the weather. Here at Calico Laine we are proud to stock a wide range of Rose & Hubble cotton lawns, always one of our most popular collections in all seasons. With their range of classic...
