Sewing

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...

Whether you're a novice in the sewing and crafting world or a veteran seamstress with years of experience, one thing that we always endeavour to do is help out each and every one of our customers to the best of our abilities. This is a goal of ours in both of our stores as well as online through our website...

At Calico Laine, we love any and all craft projects. From sewing to jewellery making, and cards to crochet and knitting, we are always happy to see our customers come up with all sorts of wonderful ideas as a personal project, or a gift for a family member or friend. Particularly with gifts, if it is a small item that...

I know what you're thinking after reading the title - bum bags are incredibly unfashionable, and should be left back in the 1990s where they belong. Summer is fast approaching, though, and a lot of us have booked holidays in other countries (and are now excitedly counting down the days until we fly away to foreign lands!), making sure that we have...

If you are similar to me and like your belongings to be both unique and catered to your own individual taste, you might find that you make a lot of things for yourself using our fabric here at Calico Laine, from clothing to soft furnishings and other decorations around your home. I have sisters who are not into sewing, but...

The weather seems to finally be getting better here where Calico Laine is located in the North West of England, thank goodness! I just can't wait for it to be sunny and warm, and I am counting down the days until the summer vacation that I have booked with my family and best friend later this year. In preparation for...

If you are looking for an easy project to work on, a circle skirt is a simple and quick item of clothing to make - and the bonus of a circle skirt is that it can be very versatile depending on what fabrics you use to create it. At Calico Laine, we have tons of fabrics that you could use...

A few weeks ago on our Calico Laine blog, we covered how to make an easy peasy tote bag that would be perfect for all kinds of purposes - beach visits, shopping trips, or even as a unique gift for a friend, a handmade bag is both thoughtful and practical, and it can be personalised in any way at all...

For the last few years, we have seen a resurgence of people making their own clothes and this is partly down to the success of the 'Great British Sewing Bee' on the BBC. People are beginning to move away from the 'throwaway' culture that we have grown to know and are starting to take more care of the items they...

Are you sick of the cold weather yet? I know I am! In an effort to take my mind off the chilly winds and even the snow that we have had recently here in the North West of the UK, I have been making a few tote bags out of some floral fabrics that I got here from Calico Laine...