Wedding Fabrics

Its the beginning of the year and those of you getting married this summer already have their dresses sorted and ticked off. If you are a bit of a last minute person like myself you wont have much planned. Now is the time to start thinking about the perfect Wedding Fabrics for your big day. You need Bridal Fabric for...

Christmas is the perfect time of year to pop the question with people up and down the country celebrating the holidays as newly engaged couples. As soon as New Year hits, brides will be keen to start planning their upcoming nuptials. Here at Calico Laine, we can help with the planning with our beautiful range of Wedding Fabrics. Whether you...

This year is coming to an end  and for those getting married next year who haven't got their gown sorted its now time to start thinking about Bridal Fabrics that you may use for the style of dress you want to have for you and your bridesmaids. If your anything like me, a complete perfectionist you will want to have...

In recent years we have witnessed a steep increase in the cost of funding a wedding. This trend has been attributed to a number of factors such as supply and demand and the unstable economy and as a result many engaged couples are struggling to meet the cost of both a wedding and a once in a lifetime honeymoon abroad. Choosing...

In recent years we have witnessed a steep increase in the cost of funding a wedding. This trend has been attributed to a number of factors such as supply and demand and the unstable economy and as a result many engaged couples are struggling to meet the cost of both a wedding and a once in a lifetime honeymoon abroad. Choosing...

Satin is perhaps one of our most popular Fabrics For Bridesmaid Dresses and with very good reason. Available in a wide variety of stunning shades and beautiful finishes, satin is a lustrous fabric with an easily identifiable glossy surface originating from the Chinese city of Quanzhou, satin is widely used in the manufacture of clothing items and is particularly popular with...

With the holidays upon us, some of you might have spent the week wondering what Santa, friends and family were going to be bringing you for Christmas this year. As it turns out, the big day is a popular time of year for people to propose to their significant others and present them with an engagement ring under the Christmas...

Chiffon Fabric is a dressmaking fabric that is incredibly popular for use in evening wear, formal wear and bridal wear. Usually seen as a feminine fabric, it is also often used for ladies' blouses and shirts, delicate scarves and even more intimate garments such as lingerie. Here at Calico Laine, we stock an absolutely massive range of Chiffon fabrics with all...

This time of year, as wedding season is in full swing, is the busiest time for sales of our Wedding Fabrics. Not only do we receive enquiries from customers looking to design and create their own design of bespoke bridal gown, we also receive a high amount of enquiries from dressmakers tasked with repairing and remaking gowns for brides who...

Most brides want to feel elegant and feminine on their wedding day, therefore it is extremely important for them to choose the perfect Bridal Fabrics for their gown. Here at calico laine we have a large range of bridal materials that are perfect for achieving this look when creating your ideal dress. Delicate Bridal Fabrics include lace, silk and chiffon...