Taffeta

As we continue documenting our favourite Bridal Fabrics, we come to discussing a material which is often overlooked by modern day brides. Taffeta is a fabric which many brides believe belongs in the 1980's and should remain there! However, taffeta is available in many different weights and can be an elegant and versatile material. Taffeta is a smooth, woven Bridal...

Any and every bride-to-be wants her big day to be perfect; from decorations to outfits and songs to food, absolutely everything must be exactly as she and her groom want it. A big part of any wedding is the bride’s gown and, of course, her bridesmaids’ outfits; we quite often have brides-to-be visit us in-store to see our selection of...

According to a fashion publication in Vogue, Pink is the colour of Summer 2014. Pink is a very popular feminine colour so this summer trend will be loved by all females. Here at Calico Laine we sell a lot of pink Dressmaking Fabrics that will be perfect for a little summer dress or a pretty skirt. All our Dressmaking Fabrics...

Taffeta is a beautiful quality fabric and can be used for many dressmaking projects. At Calico Laine we sell a German made high quality taffeta that is a perfect weight for dressmaking with. When you shop around and look at different taffeta there is a real mix of different qualities out there. When looking at taffeta for dressmaking with you...

We often get asked here about the different range of Fabrics we sell at Calico Laine. The vast majority of fabric that we offer are all Dressmaking Fabrics with small range of curtain linings. Whatever you're looking to make, whether it's a beautiful ballgown with lots of sparkles or a plain and simple T-shirt, we're bound to have something to...

One of the more traditional Bridal Fabrics that can be used for creating wedding garments is Duchess Satin. Here at Calico Laine we also stock a great selection of alternative materials to cater for those who may be considering a more contemporary design. It is now often desirable to have a free flowing dress that is still created from a...