In recent years Dressmaking has become more fashionable and has allowed people all over the UK to express their creative side. Here at Calico Laine we have always stocked a wide variety of high quality Dressmaking Fabrics. This leads me onto the topic of todays blog, you guessed it Dressmaking. I'm going to go into a little more detail about...
Dressmaking is both creative and rewarding; it is enjoyed by many people. Whether you indulge in dressmaking as a hobby, as part of your studies, or you are a fashion dress maker by profession - Dressmaking is enjoyed at all levels. Dressmaking gives you the opportunity to explore new ideas and inspirations, allowing you to be in control of your...
Dancewear fabrics have been a part of Calico Laine for many years. We offer everything from stunning lycras to sequinned numbers for the back row. We have everything you need to create professional finished dance costumes for any level. Lycra Lycra Fabric is the best go-to fabric for any kind of sport or dance wear. The 4-way stretch in lycra means...
Its the beginning of the year and those of you getting married this summer already have their dresses sorted and ticked off. If you are a bit of a last minute person like myself you wont have much planned. Now is the time to start thinking about the perfect Wedding Fabrics for your big day. You need Bridal Fabric for...
Weddings & Bridal Fabrics are big business now a days and people can spend an absolute fortune getting their ideal look. Although traditional styles are still very popular there are more and more people wanting a unique theme for their big day. A massive part of any wedding is of cause the brides dress and the bridesmaids. Choosing the right...
Lightweight Fabrics are perfect for the summer months due to their lighter feel on the skin and the coolness they provide when made up into garments. The most popular lightweight fabric we stock has to be chiffon as everyone knows it as the most lightest and sheer material available. We have a variety of different chiffons including extra wide chiffon...
Chiffon fabric is a popular fabric to use for evening wear and bridal wear and over the past 5 years or so, Cationic Chiffon has definitely stood out as one of our best sellers in the chiffon range. It is a stylish fabric that imitates real silk at a fraction of the cost and this is probably why it is so...
If you have booked a holiday for the summer and haven't been away for it yet, you may still have time to make yourself a new outfit to take away with you. Most of us will go out in the evening for a restaurant meal at least once on holiday so it is always nice to have a new outfit...
Cationic Chiffon Fabric is a luxurious fabric, widely recognised by its beautiful appearance and soft to the touch finish. Composed in such a way as to mimic the look and qualities of real silk, Cationic Chiffon Fabric is perfect for those who wish to achieve an elegant, high-end appearance at a reasonable cost. Here at Calico Laine we have a wide range of cationic chiffons...
Chiffon Dress Fabric is a very popular material for creating a range of different garments especially at this time of year. Due to the temperatures and the light weight of the Chiffon Fabric it is the perfect choice for summer clothing items and overlaying over materials giving garments such as skirts and dresses a more flowing drape. Here at calico...
