For any dressmaker, being commissioned to design and create a brides dream wedding dress is the job of a lifetime and entails many hours of painstaking sketching, pinning and stitching. The construction of a one of a kind gown is a labour of love both for the seamstress and the bride herself, with the result being an enchanting gown to...
On our Calico Laine website you are available to Buy Haberdashery products online as well as instore. We have recently stocked some brand new zips that are seen in both our Haberdashery and Sewing section online that are becoming very popular and unique. These zips are called Decorative Zips and are available in seven different shades in three sizes. Blue...
When you are a dressmaker or crafter it is important to have a reliable Haberdashery Supplier for all your Haberdashery needs and at Calico Laine we believe we can be your 'go to' Haberdashery Supplier whether it be for a zip, thread or ribbons. Here at Calico Laine we stock some of the biggest names in Haberdashery such as Prym, Gutermann and Dylon...
Ribbon Embellishments are becoming more and more popular and can be used for many different projects. People often use Ribbon Embellishments on wedding stationary or hair accessories to add a new look or design to an item but they are also used on many more craft projects nowadays. All our Ribbon Embellishments are seen in our Haberdashery section and come...
Now is the perfect time of year to pick up your sewing machine and get started on some quick and simple sewing projects to update your summer wardrobe. As any dressmaker or hobby sewist will know, no dressmaking project will work without some good quality Haberdashery items to complement your expert stitching and imaginative design. Here, our Haberdashery department have...
Not everybody who comes into our shop or orders online is looking for large amounts of fabrics to sew with. A lot of our customers are simply looking to Buy Haberdashery items that will help them to 'make do and mend' clothing so they do not have to go out and purchase new. There are number of useful products that can...
Elastic is an important product within our Haberdashery range here at Calico Laine. Elastic is a popular item with our customers due to its many uses when Dressmaking, using for crafts or for jewellery making. Elastic is a flexible and stretch fabric that comes in many sizes and is made from rubber and is usually covered in either Polyester, Nylon...
While our Haberdashery products are essential to practically any sewing project, most serve a functional purpose to make our crafting an easier hobby. However, there are some Haberdashery products that are wonderful for embellishing – maybe you have an old garment that needs sprucing up, or perhaps a tired old bag that you just can’t bear to throw away. In...
My favourite section of our Haberdashery department is definitely our lovely colourful ribbons. I’ve no idea where my obsession stems from but with so many pretty colours to choose from there is always something to suit whatever you’re making ready for the summer. This month in particular has given me plenty of reasons to stock up on my favourite ribbons. I...
Haberdashery products are very popular and essential products with ourselves and our customers here at Calico Laine. Haberdashery items ensure you have everything you need to complete your Dressmaking projects and give them that special finishing touch they need. We sell a range of products from Bias Binding and Boning to Shoulder Pads and Zips including many more items for...