Haberdashery

Here at Calico Laine, we have seen a sharp rise in enquiries from brides to be who are not only creating their own bridal gowns but are taking creative control over every aspect of their wedding day. Although we are being told that the economy is growing and things are looking better for businesses, the reality is that many people...

Now Awards Season has come and gone and many of the year's biggest film premieres are still a matter of weeks or months away, fashion fans all over the world with a thirst for celebrity style have turned their attention to the recent Costume Institute Gala, also known as The Met Ball. The annual event, held Sunday night at New...

On our online website we have a variety of different Haberdashery products for you to choose from. We are very passionate about our Haberdashery Online products and our customers love the large range we have here. We have everything a customer needs for Dressmaking, Sewing products and different crafts. Most of our Haberdashery Online products are necessary when creating different...

Easter is now approaching and its always fun to experiment with your creating skills. In our Haberdashery section of Calico Laine we have a range of feathers, organza fabric, buttons and many more items that would be perfect for some fun Easter projects. With these Haberdashery products you can create items like easter bonnets, easter chicks or even decorate a bucket...

All us girls want a Mulberry handbag on our arms but unfortunately most designer bags come with a very big price tag so why not create your own piece of arm candy or vamp up one of your existing bags that need a nice new look. Here at Calico Laine we sell a range of different detachable Bag Handles in...

In last weeks blog, we talked you through some of the most famous film costumes in Hollywood and the process involved in taking the ideas of a costume designer from page to screen. Of course, the main thing most people notice about a glorious costume will be the fabrics but as dressmakers we know that no outfit or costume would...

Today we’re going to discuss a few of my of favourite Haberdashery products, Vilene. I particularly like using this brand of interfacings and interlinings as Vilene are renowned for their excellent quality products. Vilene is a German based company who delegate a whole team of people to design innovative products which are used by professionals and home crafters alike, which...

For many modern day brides the cost of your wedding day can add up very quickly when taking into account the cost of your gown, your flowers and dressing your wedding party and that is before you even start to think about the finer details such as dressing your venue, button holes for your guests and confetti. Of course, you...

Lace and trims are some of our popular Haberdashery items here at Calico Laine. Customers tend to use the lace and trims for a range of different products. Lace and Trims being attached to garments is a use we see and hear the most. Customers like to use these Haberdashery items to sew on collars, add to the edging of...

At Calico Laine, we have a large range of cords in our Haberdashery collection which can be used for a number of different applications. We regularly have business customers who are looking for a high quality cord which can be made into gift bag handles and this is probably our most popular use for cord. For this application, we would usually...