In recent years we have expanded out ranges of zips massively to keep up with demand. This expansion now means that you can buy zips for almost anything ranging from tents to jeans. Here at Calico Laine we sell hundreds of Zips every weeks for general dress making and clothing repairs, a lot of people don't realise that you can...
This January seems to be a very cold month with temperatures dropping to 0 degrees and below. Now the weather is freezing we are starting to wear more winter coats and rain macs to keep warm. Walking the dog in this weather seems to be great effort especially when its raining and cold outside. Rain macs are the perfect protector...
I love the winter, I think there is something cosy about the dark nights but this time of year can cause havoc if you're not well equipped. Good quality clothing items can be expensive so its often worth while making do and repairing any imperfections. The most common complaint with winter coats is broken Zips. Don't be deterred by a...
Here at Calico Laine based in Cheshire, we stock a good range of zips for your dressmaking and sewing projects. These include both open end and closed end zips which can be used for a variety of projects. It can be easy to Buy Zips for small dressmaking projects in local haberdashery stores however it is not always as easy to find...
When you Buy Zips online with us you should take a look at our recently added range of new quality continuous zipping come into stock here at Calico Laine. This new zipping comes in a range of unique eye-catching colours and includes matching zip pulls. We have always had this zipping in darker shades so we thought a brighter shade...
Fasteners are an essential part of dressmaking and there are a number of different types to choose from including press fasteners, buttons, Zips and velcro. At Calico Laine we find that the majority of our customers Buy Zips to create a fastening in their garments. This makes them one of our best selling haberdashery products. Closed end Zips sold at Calico...
Now its winter the big jackets and coats are coming out from the wood works and back into our wardrobes to keep us warm. A lot of us like to buy brand new winter coats to keep up with the style but a lot of people also have those trusty winter jackets that they cannot do without. Often when you...
At Calico Laine we pride ourselves on offering high quality products at affordable prices in the world of sewing and dressmaking. One of the largest ranges that we carry on our website is our zips section. Many of our customers find that they struggle to Buy Zips locally especially in places such as Scotland and the Highlands. Our zips, like...
When it comes to purchasing fasteners for your sewing projects we have a lot of items to offer including zips, buttons, velcro's and many more haberdashery pieces that all work extremely well as fasteners on a garment. A lot of our customers tend to Buy Zips more than other items as they are the main fasteners and most popular that people...
Here at Calico Laine, most of our customers are looking for fabric for their dressmaking projects although we do get a few customers who are creating some home furnishing such as children's curtains, blackout curtain linings and throw cushions. For the sewing beginner, cushions are a great item to start with as they can be pretty simple to make however...
