Dressmaking Fabrics

We often get asked here about the different range of Fabrics we sell at Calico Laine. The vast majority of fabric that we offer are all Dressmaking Fabrics with small range of curtain linings. Whatever you're looking to make, whether it's a beautiful ballgown with lots of sparkles or a plain and simple T-shirt, we're bound to have something to...

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...

In my short entry today I am going to discuss some of our latest new arrivals of Dressmaking Fabrics. When the weather is hot outside it makes perfect sense to have a great choice different summer dresses. Below are some of our latest arrivals and also some of my personal favourite summer fabrics: Chiffons: a beautiful summer dressmaking fabric, chiffon...

The weather man has said today is going to be the hottest day of the year? Well if thats true it's time to start thinking about making some new new summer dresses. In my entry today I will talk about some of the new summer dressmaking fabrics that have just arrived with us here at Calico Laine. These include: Haute...

We often get asked questions about the types of fabrics we stock here at Calico Laine, and which ones are the best for achieving a certain look on garments. With so many different materials to choose from in our online catalogue, we understand how hard it can be when choosing the perfect fabric to compliment a particular style! Dresses are...

There are so many different Dressmaking Fabrics for you to choose from here at Calico Laine, it can often be difficult in deciding which one is right! One of our most popular fabrics is Microfibre, as it is soft and luxurious, as well as providing a beautiful drape when made into garments.  Microfibre is known for its silky ‘peachskin’ feel, and is...

Here at Calico Laine we have a full range of the highest quality Dressmaking Fabrics that are suitable for a wide range of different Dressmaking projects. As we are now in the colder months of the year, our choice of materials tend to sway towards those that are more substantial and often slightly heavier in weight than other Dressmaking Fabrics. One of...

One of the aspects of Dressmaking that is important to consider in your projects, is ensuring that your Dressmaking Fabrics are lined appropriately. There are many reasons why we can consider it important to line Dressmaking Fabrics... Dressmaking Fabrics are often lined for comfort - Sometimes the other side of Dressmaking Fabrics such as Duchess Satin are more comfortable with a softer lining...

Although we are still in the middle of Summer, with a fantastic range of stunning Summer Prints to choose from, already our customers are looking forward to Dressmaking garments for the cooler months! Here at Calico Laine we are proud to offer only the highest quality Dressmaking Fabrics, and when it comes to the Winter materials that we have in...