Bridal Fabrics

Now that the Great British Sewing Bee is in full swing, we have seen many new and regular customers visiting our stores, full of inspiration and itching to start a new sewing project. For those of you who do not have the option of visiting our two stores, why not consider the option to Buy Fabrics Online at our Calico Laine...

This week one of my friends came back from a romantic holiday to Iceland with her boyfriend and is now engaged! As you would expect with any newly engaged lady, the wedding is on her mind and she has been thinking of what colours and theme her wedding might take. One of the things we have been discussing is the...

Bridal Fabrics are one of our some of our most popular sellers here at Calico Laine due to a lot of people wanting customised and unique bridal gowns for their big day. When it comes to picking your wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses you need the right colour, texture and drape of material to create your perfect look. We stock...

As the days grow a little longer after the winter, we are seeing our first customers who are seeking out the perfect Dressmaking Fabrics for their wedding day coming to visit us in store. Here at Calico Laine, we stock plenty of items that would be a great choice for such an occasion, and in today's blog we'll be talking about a...

With spring wedding season right around the corner, it is this time of year when we see enquiries for Bridal Fabrics really begin to pick up pace and whether you are a bride to be searching for the perfect material to create your dream gown or a professional seamstress working on a very special commission, our extensive range of beautiful...

Nowadays many people tend to go off the traditional white wedding theme and opt for a different shade like ivory or gold or sometimes even a bright colour like pink. Many years ago white was the only colour a bride would have for her wedding gown and that was seen as a traditional thing. Even though a variety of other...

Here at Calico Laine we are very enthusiastic and excited to provide our customers with a wide variety of different Fabrics suitable for all dressmaking projects they may be doing at the time. Our sales team are on hand to help at any point whether you just need advice on what material to choose or you need help picking colours...

All brides-to-be want their wedding days to go perfectly - but with so many things to organise, from the decorations to the meals and the music, everything must run smoothly to ensure complete happiness on the day. A massive part of any wedding is choosing the perfect bridal gown and bridesmaid dresses. Here at Calico Laine, we stock a multitude...

One of the top trends for bridal fashion and wedding design for winter 2014 is neutrals. Bridal Fabric in whites and ivories for brides, wintery greens and pale pinks for bridesmaids. This added with a bit of sparkle using beads and sequins is the top trend for weddings this season. Blush Pink Duchess satin for bridesmaids A great Bridal Fabric...

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...