Calico Laine

As it gets colder and colder towards Christmas and the end of the year, we are getting a lot of customers asking what fabrics we stock that would be suitable for making coats, shirts and other items of clothing to keep themselves and others warm over the winter. In today's blog post, we will be talking about several fabrics we...

If you're a keen sewer and dressmaker like me then you will more than likely have a large box that you keep your sewing supplies in. Recently I have added a number of new items to my Haberdashery box. This brings me on to the topic of my entry today - the latest new sewing items that are available here...

Bias is a very popular Haberdashery item and has been around for many many many years. In recent times making your own bias binding has become even more popular. There are various different ways to create your own bias, but the most popular techniques are the hand held bias tools by Prym and the bias making machine by Simplicity.  Shown...

Here at Calico Laine we often get asked why would you choose Net Curtains over ready made curtains or blinds, well in todays blog i am going to explain the benefits of Net Curtains. Net Curtains are a fantastic way to dress any window in the home, we have a wide variety of nets online ranging from heavily embroidered to...

Haberdashery has really grown over recent months and years, and as such, our range has also grown significantly. In my blog entry today, I'm going to talk about our range and also some new items that have just arrived. Zips - We have hundreds of zips to buy here at Calico Laine, available in all kinds of colours, lengths and...

For elegant designs and excellent quality fabrics perfect for long lasting garments, our Rose and Hubble prints are the perfect choice for dressmaking projects whatever the weather. Here at Calico Laine we are proud to stock a wide range of Rose & Hubble cotton lawns, always one of our most popular collections in all seasons. With their range of classic...