Dressmaking

As the world came together last week to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the tragic death of the much loved 35th President of The United States, John F Kennedy Jr, we remember not only what a legendary figure JFK is, and what conspiracy surrounds his death, but what an icon his wife Jackie Onassis Kennedy, was. From 1961 until her...

Any dressmaker has that one item in their sewing kit that they can't work without - whether it's a stitch ripper or a needle threader, there's always one tool that makes a dressmaker's work that much easier. In today's blog, we'll be talking about some items that we think are essential to anyone's sewing projects. Needles - Obviously a big...

We have spoken a lot about dressmaking, sewing and tailoring and the wide range of fabrics on offer for creating your own bespoke designs however, we sometimes neglect to give our Haberdashery the credit it deserves. After all, having a vision of your perfect party dress and spending a small fortune on a piece of stunning fabric would not be...

Like any dressmaker, I have been keeping a close eye on the catwalks for a sneak peak of the latest trends. Last season, it was all about monochromes, which as a result saw sales of our black and white dressmaking fabrics soar. For Autumn 2013/14 the rigid monochrome prints look set to give way to the softer prints of traditional...

Dressmaking is a popular hobby all year round and at Calico Laine we love all the different dressmaking fabrics for each season. Today I am going to go through some of our most popular fabrics and explain their content and also what they can be made into. Rose and Hubble Cotton Prints: These are perfect for summer dresses and make...

Over recent years, consumers have been turning their backs on mass produced high street designs for a number of reasons, particularly due to economic and ethical concerns. As a result, the demand for handmade, bespoke items has seen a steady rise with many customers returning to dressmaking as a much loved and useful pastime. Many customers, old and young alike...

Here at Calico Laine, we know many of you are talented dressmakers, designers and seamstresses and we believe that many of our customers would love to benefit from your knowledge and expertise, which is why we are always on the lookout for guest bloggers to write about your experiences as a dressmaker. We are currently looking for a dressmaker to...

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...

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 previous blogs about Haberdashery, we have spoken about the many uses of different types of various products for within Crafts and Dressmaking. Today I would now like to look at some of the uses of  Haberdashery in a slightly different way. Here at Calico Laine we have several  options that can be used for the purposes of decoration, and I...