In the next few weeks, one of the big events of the year for the North West will be taking place, the Crabbie's Grand National. In my house, it is tradition to get the paper in the morning and have a small bet on which horse might win and then my friends and family get together in the afternoon to...
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My Favourite Fabrics at Calico Laine
Shopping for clothes can sometimes be a hassle - a garment that fits one area of your body may not fit another, and while you might be one dress size in a certain shop, often you are a completely different one in another. If, like me, you struggle to find clothes that both fit you well and look good, you... -
Baize Fabrics
The majority of our Fabrics at Calico Laine are primarily dress Fabrics however we do stock a select few products that can be used for upholstery or household furnishing and this includes our Baize Fabrics. In general, baize is a woollen cloth, or woollen mix, that does not have a nap to it giving it a smooth finish. Due to... -
Sewing & Summer Fabrics
With all of this cold weather we're currently suffering, a lot of our customers are staying inside and cracking on with a lot of Sewing projects to keep themselves busy. As I am personally looking forward to the summer this year, I am working on a number of dresses that I can wear when the weather is a bit warmer... -
Fabrics : The Best Dressed of 2013
Like any dressmakers, or anybody else keen on fashion, we always have one eye on the red carpets throughout the year, looking to be inspired by the latest celebrity trends and 2013 has seen a whole host of stunning looks, many of which will go down in fashion history. This year, the red carpet has been awash with sumptuous fabrics... -
Fabrics for Smart Wear at Calico Laine
Sometimes, our customers visit us in store or search our website for fabrics that are suitable for smart business wear, and are often not entirely sure what we offer that would be a good choice. In today's blog, we'll be suggesting a number of different fabrics that would be great for this purpose, which will hopefully aid you in making... -
How To: Make A Table Runner
With Christmas fast approaching (only 11 more sleeps!), many of you will already have your homes decorated and your Christmas trees proudly on display. One thing that might be puzzling you, however, is how to set up your Christmas Day meal - how are you going to decorate the table? A lot of our customers have been visiting our branches... -
Dressmaking with Jersey Fabrics
Jersey fabrics are always one of our most popular Fabrics for dressmaking whatever the season. These fabrics are so versatile making them perfect for almost any dressmaking project including t-shirts and dresses. Popular due to its element of stretch and beautiful drape, this range of comfortable fabrics provide excellent insulation possibly explaining why jersey fabrics were once strictly associated with undergarments... -
Dressmaking Fabrics to emulate a style icon!
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... -
Dance Costume Fabrics
At this time of the year, BBC One and ITV are usually in battle for viewers with their big budget programmes, Strictly Come Dancing and X Factor respectively. As much as I enjoy a good singing competition, this year I have been hooked on Strictly. As well as watching the celebrities trying their hand at a Jive or American Smooth...