Here at Calico Laine we stock everything you may need for making all the wonderful dressmaking projects you can imagine. We have a huge range of dressmaking fabrics and Haberdashery Online that can help you to create a beautiful new wardrobe for yourself or your family. Whether you are making evening wear, bridal wear or fancy dress we can provide...
Haberdashery Essentials
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Haberdashery - Bobbins for your sewing machine
When you buy a new sewing machine you will probably find that you get a little stash of Haberdashery along with this machine to start you off; this usually includes some spare needles, a brush for cleaning your machine's inner workings, a small quick un pick and around 3 new bobbins to fit inside the bobbin case. 3 bobbins is a good... -
New scissors added to our Haberdashery selection
Whatever craft or sewing project you are undertaking you are more than likely going to need a good pair of scissors for the job. There is nothing worse than coming to start your project and not having the right equipment or poor quality tools that just won't do the job. At Calico Laine, we pride ourselves in offering a good range of high... -
Haberdashery - What is Bias Binding?
Bias binding is a really useful Haberdashery item and can be used for finishing off arm holes, necklines, hems or used for casing for elastic amongst other things. Most dressmakers will understand what the word 'bias' means already but for those of you who don't here is a quick run down. Every piece of fabric has two edges to it... -
Haberdashery essentials to fill a sewing box
Christmas is on its way and it is time to start thinking about what presents to get your loved ones, if you haven't started your shopping already that is. If you have a budding dressmaker in the family it might be a nice idea to create a filled sewing box full of Haberdashery essentials to get them started on their... -
Haberdashery - All types of Elastic
As I sit writing this post in our Liscard, Calico Laine, branch I am trying to think of the most popular Haberdashery item that we sell and I would have to say that it is elastic. A large amount of people who come into our long standing Liscard store are looking for elastic in some form or another whether it... -
Haberdashery - Bias Binding at Calico Laine
Sewing is a skill and it can take many years to master it so that your craft and dressmaking projects look precise and tidy. To give your sewing a more professional look, you want to create a neat edge to your seams and this can sometimes be tricky. Bias binding is a useful Haberdashery item to use to cover your... -
Buy Haberdashery from trusted brands
When you are looking to Buy Haberdashery, as with any other type of purchase, you are looking for the best quality item you can afford and most people will tend to buy from a brand that they are familiar with. Here are Calico Laine we try to supply as much of a range as possible and offer Haberdashery items from... -
Haberdashery for Cutting out Patterns
When doing any form of dressmaking it is important to be accurate to ensure that your garment is the right size and shape to fit. Whether you use a commercial pattern or make your own pattern it is vital that you have the correct Haberdashery items to help you carry out your project. Here is a quick rundown of items... -
Haberdashery Essentials
Haberdashery is very important to all of your dressmaking projects and here at Calico Laine we like to offer you a good range of high quality items to fill your sewing box. From buttons to zips, quick un-picks to ribbon, pins to tape, the chance is we will have whatever you are looking for in our 'Aladdin's cave'! Here is a quick run...