This easter weekend many of us enjoyed a bit of sunshine and now that it is offically british summer time people are starting to make some more summery outfits. A Dress Fabric that is ideal for this is our range of cotton rose and hubble prints. With the range including classic and seasonal designs including many floral designs this fabric...
Haberdashery products are extremely important and often key items in all our craft and dressmaking projects. You can't often complete a project without one of these items including zips, thread and scissors when sewing your latest garments or glues, feathers and decorative flowers when making craft pieces like cards and home decorations. Black Velcro One important item within our Haberdashery...
Now that we are officially in british summer time, wedding season is also upon us. When it comes to weddings we get asked a lot about Dressmaking Fabric for bridesmaids and brides but a lady that should never be forgotten is the mother of the bride and we have a number of dress fabrics in stock that would be ideal...
In a couple of weeks, Liverpool will see one of the biggest sporting events of the year, the Crabbie's Grand National, take place. Each year sees thousands of people descend on Aintree racecourse and many women spend weeks preparing their outfits. One of the main days of the week is Ladies' Day which this year is held on Friday 10th...
Now the lighter nights and warmer weather is fast approaching our Net Curtains are becoming more popular with our customers. You can Buy Net Curtains from us by the metre or full roll depending on whether you're after a display in one window or your whole home. Net Curtains are perfect for the summer months as they still keep light...
Net Curtains are always a popular product amongst our customers, especially in our Liscard branch and we have found that no matter what is in fashion for interiors, people will still opt for nets for their decor. Both practical and aesthetically pleasing, they are an ideal way to give you privacy in your home as well as keeeping some light out. Net Curtains can be used in...
Choosing a Dress Fabric for your garment is very important as you want to pick a fabric that will work well with your pattern to give the right aesthetic and fit. With many patterns it may be suggested that you need a lining for your garment and although the outer fabric of your garment is arguably the most important it is paramount that the...
When you are a dressmaker it is important to have a reliable supplier for all your Haberdashery needs and at Calico Laine we believe we can be the reliable supplier you need whether it be for ribbons, threads or sewing needles. At Calico Laine we stock some of the biggest names in Haberdashery including Prym, Dylon and Gutermann so you can be assured that whether you buy online...
Here at Calico Laine we stock a large range of net curtains which are great for accessorising your home at all times of the year however one of the best times to Buy Net Curtains is when you are moving into a new home. Many people spend days or even weeks moving everything into a new home and while this...
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...