Calico Laine

With Christmas fast approaching, most of us have already decided what it is that we are going to wear for the big night out with friends or work colleagues. However, if you are still not sure - and you are struggling to find something available on the high street - why not try making your own outfit? You're guaranteed to...

With the halloween holiday approaching its great to start getting involved in fun and exciting craft projects with your family and friends. At calico laine we have a variety of quality ribbons within our Haberdashery section including a selection of halloween designs that are ideal for this months event. Orange Spider Web Ribbon Halloween is an extremely popular time for...

Dress Lining at Calico Laine One of the most important fabrics dressmakers may use in their work is Dress Lining Fabric. This material is used when making up a garment for a number of reasons and can be cheap way to achieve a high quality finish to your clothes. Dress lining is used underneath the outside layers of fabric on...

Our 100% polyester Fleece Fabric is the perfect and most ideal material to use in cold winter months. Fleece is often used to make beautiful blankets, throws and pet beds as well as using for your dressmaking projects to create garments like onesies, pyjamas and fleece jackets. All our fleece materials are anti pill fabric, 150cm wide and range between £4.99-£6.99...

Recently at Calico Laine, we have been adding a lot of new fabrics to our stock both online and in-store. If our two shops aren't local to you, then there is always the option to Buy Fabrics Online through our website; everything we sell in our store is up for purchase on our website too, meaning that wherever you are...

Most brides want to feel elegant and feminine on their wedding day, therefore it is extremely important for them to choose the perfect Bridal Fabrics for their gown. Here at calico laine we have a large range of bridal materials that are perfect for achieving this look when creating your ideal dress. Delicate Bridal Fabrics include lace, silk and chiffon...

In our retail store we find that one of the most popular crafts amongst our customers is quilting and patchwork. We often get customers who spend hours choosing fabrics that will go together to make a beautiful patchwork quilt and many people ask for help with this as it can be a difficult task to find fabrics that tone together...

Like most women, I love shopping. When it comes to sewing buying fabric is no exception. Here at Calico Laine we fully appreciate the joy to be had from visiting your local fabric shop and spending the afternoon browsing the aisles. Sewing is such a diverse hobby which is becoming increasingly popular once again. However, many unfortunate people across the...

Here at Calico Laine we have a large range of Haberdashery Online that are essential products for all dressmakers, people who enjoy craft projects and those that have a hobby for creating felt items. Within this online section you will find everything you need from scissors to ribbons and even unique items like bag handles for making your old handbag look...

When completing your dressmaking projects Sewing accessories are the most essential items you need to make your projects go smoothly and quickly. Here at calico laine we have a large Sewing section both online and in store which includes everything you need to complete your tasks. The most popular products our customers tend to purchase include zips, threads and needles...