Dress Fabrics

Brushed Cotton Dress Fabric Now the evenings are getting darker earlier and getting colder people are starting to think about their winter Dress Fabric and what projects they will be making. One of my favourite dressmaking fabrics for the colder season is brushed cotton, a 100% cotton fabric that is ideal for keeping you warm in the winter. There...

Whether you're ready or not to accept the fact that we have now entered Autumn, we have. You just have to get over it, and embrace it. I personally love this season, it seems to be the only time of year no one really complains about how cool it is outside, but describes it as refreshing. Everyone claims how good it...

As the end of the year draws ever nearer, we are having customer looking for warm and cosy winter fabrics to make their clothing and accessories out of to battle against the inevitable freezing winds and bad weather. One of our most popular fabrics capable of this is our Fleece Fabric; it is one of the best fabrics that we can...

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...

When creating a garment, it is important to make sure that all raw edges and seams either finished or hidden. One way to help achieve this is to use Dress Lining Fabric - using this product in any dressmaking project helps to achieve a professional-looking, high quality finish whilst successfully hiding interfacing, padding and seam edges. Dress Lining Fabric is a great way to...

One of the most common requests we receive from our customers both online and in store is for dressmaking fabrics that do not crease easily, if at all. This is especially important for garments being created for formal events such as weddings, where one's look must be crisp and perfect. Normally, fabrics that are recommended for formal wear tend to...

One of our most popular fabrics that we sell during the warmer months of the year is our Linen Fabric. This lightweight cloth is available in a beautiful range of colours, perfect to suit anyone's tastes and style. Even with its lighter weight, it still drapes beautifully and looks fantastic when made up as a full skirt - I personally...

When making up a garment, it is important to make sure that all raw seams and edges are either finished or hidden. One way to achieve this is using Dress Lining Fabric - using this fabric helps to achieve a neat, high quality finish whilst concealing interfacing, padding and seam edges. Dress Lining Fabric is a fantastic way to help extend the life of...

With the last quarter of the year approaching fast, many of our customers are planning their winter sewing projects to make sure they keep warm during the cold weather, but are still able to enjoy their dressmaking hobbies. One of the most popular choices for this time of year is our fleece Dressmaking Fabrics - it is always at the top...

Holly Willoughby looked stunning in a beautiful floral Dress Fabric at her friends wedding. Last weekend we saw TV personality Declan Donnelly marrying his long term partner at St. Michaels Church in Newcastle and whilst the bride looked stunning in her simple and elegant ivory gown, all eyes were on the celebrity guests. Holly Willoughby is renowned for her...