Fabrics

Autumn is my favourite time of year and not just because of the beautiful colours outside but because of the new fabric delivery we get here at Calico Laine. I know a lot of people prefer the warmer summer months but I am a big lover of autumn fashion trends and think this time of year has the most eye-catching...

Its nearly that time of year that a lot of people love…Halloween! So why not start getting prepared with your halloween costumes with some of calico laines eye-catching Halloween Fabrics. Within the next week we are getting some great new materials in that are perfect for this time of year with designs such as spider webs, witches and pumpkins that will...

This is my favourite time of year when it comes to fashion and creating your own garments as I am in love with the colours, trends and different styles that are around for the winter months. September is when we start getting in all our brand new Winter Fabrics which is a really exciting time for the staff here at...

It is slowly creeping into the autumn months and summer is nearly behind us therefore at calico laine we are starting to think about our range of Dress Fabrics for the autumn months and getting new materials in especially for our customers. When the weather gets colder people are looking for more thicker and comfortable fabrics to make up into...

Calico Laine is a great well known Fabric Shop located on the wirral in two stores one in liscard and one in neston. It is now well known by all local customers who love shopping in the stores and also online giving it a great status as a local business. Calico laine began in 1973 by Dave and Wendy who...

Bi-Stretch Fabric is one of our most popular materials here at calico laine due to the colours the range has to offer and the amount of creations you can achieve with this fabric. Bi-Stretch Fabric is perfect for creating workwear clothing items such as suits, skirts, jackets and trousers as it is comfortable to move in and doesn't require much...

Baize Fabric is one of our materials here at calico laine that a lot of customers don't really know much about and its only purchased by those who know exactly what they need for. Baize is a woollen cloth that is mostly used to cover pool tables, other gaming tables and for lining drawers in cabinets. It is great for...

Chiffon Dress Fabric is a very popular material for creating a range of different garments especially at this time of year. Due to the temperatures and the light weight of the Chiffon Fabric it is the perfect choice for summer clothing items and overlaying over materials giving garments such as skirts and dresses a more flowing drape. Here at calico...

Our stores are based on the wirral in neston and liscard and they are both extremely popular to all our customers who shop with us. Calico Laine the Fabric Shop not only sells a wide range of gorgeous materials but also has a lot more products to offer including haberdashery items, craft pieces and a variety of knitting wools so...

Its now may which means its nearly officially summer so what better time to start creating your summer wardrobe with some of our beautiful printed Dressmaking Fabrics. When thinking about your ideal summer garment you should think about the colour, the design and the quality of fabric you are choosing. At summer time I love going for bright colours with...