ribbon

Finally summer has arrived and festival season is very much underway. We recently posted a blog citing popular fabrics to make items of clothing perfect for summer festivals. No festival outfit would be complete without attention to detail and that includes hair accessories. Ribbon is the ideal item to spruce up a hair do and here at Calico Laine we...

Here at Calico Laine we stock a diverse range of products for budding creative customers and none are more popular than our collection of Berisfords Ribbons. Ribbon itself is such a versatile product, lending itself to craft, dressmaking, interiors and gift wrapping to name but a few uses. Berisfords are a well established local company renowned for good quality ribbon and trimmings. The company are based at their own Cheshire mill and have both longevity and...

Berisfords Ribbons are one of the leading names in the haberdashery industry and are well known for their beautiful range of ribbons and trimmings. The company was founded in 1858 by brothers Charles, William and Francis with Charles working in the textile industry since the tender age of nine working in a mill. Charles educated himself by attending Sunday school...

Ribbon is definitely underestimated considering it is one of the most useful pieces of material. I understand that it is of course my opinion but so many people use it every day without giving it a seconds thought. Here at Calico Laine, our Berisfords Ribbons are one of our most popular sales, and a lot of the time it is...

Here at Calico Laine we stock a ginormous amount of different ribbons. We have grosgrain, chiffon, metallic edged and possibly our most popular ribbon is the satin . You'd probably think there was only one type of satin ribbon but no, Berisfords Ribbons have plain satin ribbon - ranging in size from 3 mm  to 70 mm, iridescent edged satin...

There really is a wide and varied selection of Haberdashery available on the market today. In my blog entry today I am going to explain some of our best selling items: Zips: Replacement zips can be something of a minefield for the inexperienced. Luckily here at Fabric-World we are here to help if needed. Zips generally come in two different...

Here at Calico Laine we try to bring you the widest choice of fabrics, crafts and accessories on the market! We know that all you creative people out there are always on the lookout to add you own personality and individuality to whatever you are making or designing so why stop with just Fabrics? Whatever your taste or ideas, our...

Another big part of style planning for your special day, is the colour scheme and decoration for tables at the wedding reception. As well as ensuring that the perfect menu is selected for your wedding breakfast, the table and interior decor is an essential part of wedding plans! Here at Fabric-World we stock a fantastic range of Haberdashery products that...