Haberdashery

Even though we stock a large supply of different branded threads, our Gutermann Threads are always the most popular with our customers both in store and online. Some of our range includes all cotton threads, sew-all threads, sulky metallic threads and many more that all come under the Gutermann Thread brand. Gutermann all cotton threads are the perfect choice for dressmakers who...

If you are looking to Buy Haberdashery to revive items of clothing or homeware then look no further. Here at Calico Laine we stock the very best Dylon products for this purpose. Dylon have come a long way since the beginning of there time in 1946. The company was initially founded by two young entrepreneurs, Luca Purbeck and Peter Samuel...

At calico laine we stock a large variety of ribbons in different colours, designs and widths so you can be sure when shopping in store or online you will find the ribbon that you need for your project. Berisfords Ribbons is the most popular range we stock due to the selection we have to offer when it comes to colours...

In the last few weeks, a number of my trousers have unfortunately worn out and now have small holes in them. As with most clothes, over time, trousers do deteriorate after a lot of wears. Most people in this day and age of the throwaway society would simply buy another pair and throw out the old ones. This however is...

Here at calico laine we have a variety of Haberdashery essentials you need to complete all your dressmaking projects from scissors, to threads and many other items that are the perfect accessories for your sewing box. One of our most popular products is our bias binding which is sold by the metre and on bulk rolls especially for larger projects...

Shoulder pads are one of the most useful yet under utilised items of Haberdashery we stock. Over the years, shoulder pads have become synonymous with the power dressing trends of the 1980s such as that worn by Melanie Griffths' character in Working Girl, however in recent years shoulder pads have begun to make a huge comeback. During the 1980s, shoulder...

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...

We currently have two stores located on the Wirral in neston and liscard that are a great success and are visited daily by regular and new customers. Calico Laine first came about in 1973 with market stalls based in liverpool, birkenhead and chester that started off selling regular items such as fabrics and essential haberdashery items which over time become...

Zips are more than likely our most popular haberdashery item we sell both online and in store as they are usually very important when it comes to being part of your sewing creations. Customers at calico laine Buy Zips to use as a fastener when creating stylish clothing items, cushions and other interior products as they are easy to work with...

When you are undertaking any kind of dressmaking, quilting or sewing project, accuracy is the key to getting it right in many instances. Everything from the width of the fabric to the length of the fabric, from body measurements to zip size need to be measured and if just one thing is incorrect, the whole project could go awry! Not...