Dressmaking is a great hobby to have whether it be making bespoke clothes for yourself, family members or friends. Some customers love it so much that they even make it into their career or a second job. At Calico Laine, we believe it is important for customers to have the best quality equipment for their dressmaking and when you buy...
When completing your dressmaking projects Sewing accessories are the most essential items you need to make your projects go smoothly and quickly. Here at calico laine we have a large Sewing section both online and in store which includes everything you need to complete your tasks. The most popular products our customers tend to purchase include zips, threads and needles...
When Sewing your fabric and craft projects it is important that you pick the right tools to work with so that you get end up creating the best quality item that you can. One of the most important haberdashery items needed for any Sewing project is thread and here at Calico Laine we have high quality thread for all your dressmaking...
Summer is the perfect time of year for stocking up on all of your essential Sewing accessories ready for the upcoming season. We carry a wide range of Sewing accessories which are ideal for all of your dressmaking projects all year round. Whilst creating our selection of essential Sewing items we have taken great care to consider which are the...
As any sewing enthusiast will tell you, it’s important to use good quality equipment. Here at Calico Laine one of our favourite brands of Haberdashery is Prym. Prym is a German based international company who lead the way in quality Haberdashery. The company is one of the oldest and most renowned family companies in the world, which was established in...
Learn to sew your own creations including one of a kind, custom made prom dresses. For the modern woman, style is everything and an important part of that is ensuring that you always have the right outfit to wear to any occasion, whether it is an important business meeting, dinner with friends or a weekend sightseeing trip. For most...
For those of us who have been eagerly awaiting the return of Patrick Grant and May Martin for series two of The Great British Sewing Bee, last night's Christmas Special of the hit BBC 2 show was just enough to whet our appetites for all things sewing and get our creative juices flowing just in time for the hotly anticipated...
We have spoken a lot about dressmaking, sewing and tailoring and the wide range of fabrics on offer for creating your own bespoke designs however, we sometimes neglect to give our Haberdashery the credit it deserves. After all, having a vision of your perfect party dress and spending a small fortune on a piece of stunning fabric would not be...
Although it is one of the oldest textile arts, sewing is still one of the most loved pastimes there is and continues to grow in popularity from generation to generation. Whether you are a professional seamstress or somebody who enjoys sewing for purposes of rest and relaxation, every sewer needs a kit bursting with accessories to help you make the...
Here at Calico Laine, we strive to bring you the biggest and best choice of Fabrics available! Whether you are just starting off or are an accomplished dressmaker, we hold all the tools needed to create some fantastic ideas! Our Sewing Accessories section is full to the brim of fantastic products at a brilliant prices too! One of the biggest...