Unfortunately in today's high street it is common to find that there is isn't a haberdashers or fabric store as there may have been in the past and therefore many people are having to turn to the technology of the internet to find their haberdashery, with one of the most popular items bought being fastenings. We often see people buying Zips...
In this day and age its extremely rare to go even one day without seeing a zip. You might not really think about it but every single day millions and billions of people are walking around sporting at least one zip, it may just be a jacket, bag, trousers or even just on something as simple as a pencil case...
The majority of customers we deal with at Calico Laine are looking to Buy Zips for dressmaking projects and therefore only need their zips to be a small size however we do occasionally get asked for zips in a longer length for more unusual projects. There are a number of zips that can be used for those times when a...
The clocks have fallen behind an hour and the nights are certainly drawing in. The autumn is definitely here. This is by far my favourite time of year; I love the colours in the trees and the nip in the air. The cooler air inevitably means we need to dig out our winter wardrobe. Let’s be honest, clothes are not...
Here at Calico Laine we stock a huge amount of fasteners for dressmaking but by far the best selling fastener is zips and you can Buy Zips from our large selection online or in store. With a huge range of zips to choose from we will always be able to offer you a solution for your dressmaking queries. One of...
So it is getting to that time of year again when it is deemed unacceptable to still be wearing your summer clothes. You may still have a glorious tan from your two weeks in Majorca, and you may still be proud to show it off by wearing a mini skirt, but lets face it, you're legs are covered in goose...
The majority of our customers buy our materials and haberdashery items online for dressmaking with lots of customers choosing to Buy Zips from us for items such as skirts and dresses. Online and in our retail stores we stock a large range of zips that are suitable for dressmaking with our most popular zips being our dress zips and concealed...
In modern sewing, one of the most popular products used is the zip. It can be used in so many different ways; customers who Buy Zips from us here at Calico Laine have been known to use them in many creative projects for both functional and decorative purposes. We strive to stock as many different types, lengths and colours of...
Customers will often Buy Zips for purposes of both fashion and function. Here at calico laine, you can Buy Zips for a variety of purposes from dressmaking to upholstery. Zips are one of the most widely used items of haberdashery and are used by the vast majority of people on a daily basis. The idea of a "hookless fastener...
One of the best selling haberdashery items here at Calico Laine is our range of zips however many customers who ring us to Buy Zips are unsure as to which type of zip they need for their project. There are a number of different zips in our range and these are split into two different types; open end and closed...