In recent years Dressmaking has become more fashionable and has allowed people all over the UK to express their creative side. Here at Calico Laine we have always stocked a wide variety of high quality Dressmaking Fabrics. This leads me onto the topic of todays blog, you guessed it Dressmaking. I'm going to go into a little more detail about...
Shopping for the perfect Bridal Fabrics can be an exciting part of preparing for your special day and here at Calico Laine, we have a fantastic range of materials to ensure you have the best options for all of your bridal Dressmaking! One of the favourite Bridal Fabrics that is more traditional choice for creating bridal garments is Duchess Satin...
Zips are an essential everyday Haberdashery item used primarily for closing the gap between two pieces of Fabric. Zips have a wide range of uses, on coats, shoes, bags and much more. With its multitude of uses zips need to be vigilant, Calico Laine stock a wide range of zips to suit every purpose. Although, how do you know what...
It has been a while since we gave you an update on what has been going on with Calico Laine, as always we have been very busy behind the scenes updating our website and providing new Fabric lines for our customers. As most of you will know we have always been one of the biggest UK Fabric retailers online for...
It has been a strange old year. We are all just trying our best to get through it however we can. The best thing about it though is that we all seem to have had a lot more time on our hands. Here at Calico Laine we are thrilled that so many people have decided to fill that time with...
With the glorious sunshine already making an appearance, now is the best time to dig out those summer dress patterns. Just in time to create new summer pieces. Whether you are making an eye-catching statement piece or the perfect staple item for your summer wardrobe we have the fabrics for you! We have a stunning range of dressmaking fabrics that are...
It’s that time of year again. We are starting to get a lot of new fabrics in, ready for a brand new season. Our Craft Cotton department is currently bursting full of new beautiful colours and patterns for you to take a look at. They are made from 100% cotton, which means they are of the highest quality, and perfect...
It feels like we’ve only just got over Christmas, so it seems strange to be talking about Easter already! But as all you crafters and sewers know, it is important to get cracking with your projects in order to get them done. If you are lacking in some inspiration let us here at Calico Laine help you out. Fabrics for...
Winter weather means one thing; a new winter wardrobe. Our light weight clothing is a distant memory and we are wrapping up in warmer, cosier attire. Here at Calico Laine we’ve got you covered with all the winter fabrics you could possibly need to get you through the cold months. Wool Fabric Wool fabric is an obvious choice when it...
With the sound of jingle bells in the air and Christmas lights on every corner, there is no mistaking that the festive season is well and truly here. So, let’s get stuck into some Christmas crafts, (if you haven’t already) with our wide range of Christmas Fabrics. With something to suit everyone’s taste, colour scheme, and budget you’ll be spoilt...
