Chiffon

Our selection of Chiffon Fabric is a lightweight, synthetic fabric used most frequently for evening wear and high end lingerie. Chiffon can be a bit slippery to work with so we would not usually recommend this fabric for beginners however if you are a confident sewer you can create a variety of stunning clothing items from our gorgeous range of Chiffon...

When people think of Chiffon Fabric they automatically think of dressmaking projects and what garments can be made with this material. However this fabric can be used for a variety of different designs, one including decoration purposes at special occasions. On special occasions such as wedding days or birthday parties a lot of thought goes into the decoration and colour...

Chiffon Fabric is one of our best selling dressmaking fabrics; this lightweight, plain-woven fabric is a glamorous and elegant choice for the most special of occasions. Most often chosen for evening wear garments, Chiffon Fabric gives an elegant and floaty appearance to any gown and is often layered alongside other dressmaking fabrics to add volume and movement to your design. Michelle...

Chiffon Fabrics are a dressmaking fabric that are popular all year round for use in all kinds of occasion wear, such as posh garments for evening do's, formal wear and bridal wear. Usually seen as quite a feminine fabric, it is also often used for ladies' blouses and shirts, delicate scarves and even intimate garments such as lingerie. At Calico Laine...

Chiffon comes from the French word for cloth or rag, it is a lightweight, plain-woven, Sheer Material. Chiffon Fabrics are a very popular choice with dressmakers and it is frequently used to create beautiful prom dresses, bridal gowns and lots of other eveningwear. If you choose to use any of our gorgeous selection of Chiffons it will definitely make the wearer feel elegant and classy on...

Chiffon Fabric is a dressmaking fabric that is incredibly popular for use in evening wear, formal wear and bridal wear. Usually seen as a feminine fabric, it is also often used for ladies' blouses and shirts, delicate scarves and even more intimate garments such as lingerie. Here at Calico Laine, we stock an absolutely massive range of Chiffon fabrics with all...

It’s getting to that time of year again when we all look in our wardrobes and decide we hate all our clothes and desperately need a new dress for the Christmas party. Obviously we’ll also need a new bag and shoes to match! It’s time to delegate a few hours to ourselves, get the sewing machine out and treat ourselves...

Curtains aren't for everyone. Yes, they're pretty and look amazing, but lets face it, when the mornings are already dark and the curtains are closed and you're curled up snug in bed, it's terribly difficult to get up. I'm not saying this is the main reason for wanting to be lazy and spend an extra ten precious minutes in bed...

Here at Calico Laine, we stock an extensive range of Chiffon Fabric suitable for all tastes and needs - with so many weights and shades, our Chiffon is perfect for everything from formalwear and evening wear to bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses and so much more. It is sought after for its elegant, ethereal appearance that it manages to achieve with its lightweight...

Chiffon Fabric is one of my favourite fabrics and here at Calico Laine we have a fabulous selection. Many people are deterred from using this fabric because of its floaty and slippery nature. Today we’re going to look at some of the uses for Chiffon Fabric as well as examining a few methods for making this particular fabric a little...