Calico Laine

When we talk about cords there really is a huge choice available it can quite easily become confusing. Here at Calico Laine we offer a number of different cords for a whole host of different applications. In todays post I am going to go through the range that we offer and some of their potential uses. Rayon Cords at Calico...

Taffeta is a beautiful quality fabric and can be used for many dressmaking projects. At Calico Laine we sell a German made high quality taffeta that is a perfect weight for dressmaking with. When you shop around and look at different taffeta there is a real mix of different qualities out there. When looking at taffeta for dressmaking with you...

Are you a keen sewer or dressmaker? Do you make lots of your own clothes or do lots of alterations? Have you ever thought about writing down your experiences as a dressmaker? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for people to become guest bloggers on our blog page. We would love you to blog...

Whether you are a keen dressmaker, sewer or seamstress there are always essential items that you will require in your sewing box. Today I am going to go through some of the most essential  items that I have in my sewing arsenal! Fiskars Scissors at Calico Laine. Scissors - A real must have item, my scissors, get used every time...

This week at Calico Laine we have been really busy adding a number of new items to our website. Each week we are going to write a blog entry highlighting some of our new arrivals and also covering what new items are due in to us. If you have been keeping up to date with our blog or follow us...

Pink patchwork fabrics at Calico Laine come in a number of stunning designs. One of the newest sections on our website and also one of the most eagerly anticipated! Patchwork fabrics at Calico Laine have always been extremely popular in store and because of this  we have decided to expand our extensive range to our new website. Generally speaking...

Here at Calico Laine, we sell all kinds of accessories for sewing, whatever your skill level. From beginners to experts, here are a few items that we feel are essential for anybody's sewing kit. Large quick unpick Seam Rippers - Also known as 'stitch rippers', 'un-pickers' and 'quick unpicks', these nifty little accessories are excellent for unpicking a mis-sewn seam, incorrect...

We're not too far away now from the festive season and with this in mind I'm going to talk about a number fabrics that are perfect for those big nights outs. If you follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages you may have already seen some of the images below. These fabrics where all made in house by Calico...

Net curtains have long been popular as a window dressing, and with good reason. Nets make the perfect addition to any room in which you wish for a little bit of privacy whilst retaining natural daylight. Net curtains are a fantastic alternative to blinds and are often more cost effective, particularly if bought in bulk. We carry a variety of nets, from...

When it comes to replacement zips there really is a huge choice available and it can quite easily become confusing. In my blog entry today I'm going to try and cover the different types of replacement zips and some of their intended uses. Hopefully by the end of this you may have a better understanding of replacement zips at Calico...