Here at Calico Laine we realise that not everyone is a follower of fashion trends and that some people prefer to stick to what suits them best. As we all know, fashions come and go and while some disappear into a void others stand the test of time. Clothing from the 1920s to 20 years before the present time are commonly referred to as vintage...
Vintage Dressmaking
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Vintage Style Dressmaking Fabrics
At the weekend I ventured out in the pouring down rain over to Liverpool and St George's Hall. The hall was holding a vintage fashion and textile fair with around 90 stalls. Most of the stalls were selling vintage clothing however one stall was selling vintage inspired fashion made from modern fabrics in a vintage style. There are a number... -
Vintage Dressmaking at Calico Laine
Recently in-store, I have had a slowly-increasing number of customers come in and ask for advice on vintage Dressmaking – co-incidentally, this is one of my favourite themes when it comes to my own sewing projects. The most popular choice with our customers seems to be 1950s dresses, which just so happens to be my area of expertise! We sell...