Essential Haberdashery

In today's society there are a lot of cheap high street fashion stores which specialise in fast fashion meaning that most people will simply wear their clothes for one season and throw them away afterwards. This tends to mean that if the clothes get holes in them or zips break they are simply tossed aside as it is cheaper for...

We often get asked for haberdashery items that can be used with a sewing machine such as bobbins, needles and bulbs. Customers in our local area can pick these up in our two retail stores on the Wirral however, customers who don't live in the area do not need to worry as we have lots of Haberdashery Online that can help...

No matter what level of dressmaker you are, one of the most important Haberdashery items in your sewing box is elastic. Elastic is a flexible and stretchy item made from rubber and then covered in either cotton or polycotton; useful for a number of different projects. It can usually be found in two main types, flat and round, with each...

During the spring months, one of the most popular items of Haberdashery is bias binding. Bias binding, also known as bias tape, is a very useful tool for a variety of projects and used by dressmakers and crafters for disguising raw seam edges to achieve a more professionally finished item. Bias binding is an essential part of any dressmakers Haberdashery kit...

Now spring is finally on it's way, many of our customers are planning what projects they will be working on for the upcoming season. As with any dressmaking project it is important not only to source the best quality fabric but to ensure that you have stocked up on your Haberdashery items. We carry a wide range of Haberdashery Online...

At Calico Laine we find that a lot of customers cannot buy haberdashery items locally as they do not have a shop nearby, which is why they turn to us to purchase both fabric and Haberdashery Online. Our haberdashery section is full of both essential items for your sewing box as well as some more unusual items for your craft...

Haberdashery has always been a necessity, not only for professional seamstresses and tailors but also for housewives and families for everyday mending and small maintenance tasks around the home. Traditionally, Haberdashery was a word used to describe small items used in sewing and dressmaking such as threads, zips and buttons. These days, Haberdashery can be a luxury with novelty items...