Dressmaking is both creative and rewarding; it is enjoyed by many people. Whether you indulge in dressmaking as a hobby, as part of your studies, or you are a fashion dress maker by profession - Dressmaking is enjoyed at all levels. Dressmaking gives you the opportunity to explore new ideas and inspirations, allowing you to be in control of your...
Do you ever enter a Haberdashery shop and feel completely overwhelmed by the selection of threads on display? You're not alone. These days the variety is extensive and it's very easy to get confused by the sheer volume. Gutermann are the leading manufacturer of sewing threads with a fantastic global reputation and a history spanning over 125 years, so it's safe...
So you've bought somebody special a gorgeous new sewing box for Christmas, you know they're going to made up with it The problem is, what Haberdashery items do you fill it with? Obviously you have all the generic basics, needles, threads, an unpicker etc etc. Why not add a few fun items of haberdashery to make it a Christmas gift...
Here at Calico Laine we're always hearing from our customers that our shop is like an Aladdin's cave and they're right. I like to think that our Liscard Calico Laine store is like our own T.A.R.D.I.S, small on the outside and bigger on the inside. Plenty of people who have shopped with us for years don't even realise that Calico Laine has an upstairs! There...
Gutermann Threads have been in production for over 150 years, in this time the company has grown significantly and is now the international leader in supplying threads to both industry and home sewers. The company believes that it is there obligation to provide sustainability, quality and service as well as leading innovation. Gutermann threads are a premium product in the sewing...
If you are a dressmaker or crafter, an essential Haberdashery item that you can't live without is thread. There are a number of thread manufacturers out there but whenever we get asked by a customer which thread is best to use, we often suggest gutermann threads due to their high quality. Gutermann produce a large selection of threads which can...
Fabric-World is an Online Fabric Shop that has been going for over 10 years. We stock a huge variety of Fabrics, Haberdashery, Crafts and Knitting Wools. Here at Calico Laine we pride ourselves on delivering the best quality and most extensive range of materials online. We are stockists of Fabrics such as Satin, Chiffon, Linen, Fleece and Fur to name...
If you are looking for a good quality thread to sew hems, quilt or to use for embroidery then Gutermann Threads have the best range available. The German company Gutermann have been in business for over 150 years. All of there thread is of the highest quality which guarantees no snags or faults. Here at Calico Laine we always recommend Gutermann threads and we never hear...
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...
Gütermann is a well established company that offers a brilliant range of Quality Thread. They began business back in 1864 when Max Gütermann founded Gütermann and Co in Vienna. Prior to 1873 threads had been sold by weight rather than length, but during the fifth world exhibition in Vienna this concept changed. Max Gütermann was awarded a Diploma of recognition because by selling thread in length rather than weight, customers...
