Creating structure in garments is essential for certain types of clothing and there are many different types of Haberdashery that are often used to do this in Dressmaking. In todays blog I would like to take a look at a couple of these different Haberdashery items and how they are used within Dressmaking projects to acheive a wide variety of finishes and effects. Firstly, one type of Haberdashery item that is used for creating structure in clothing is 'Boning'. Here at Calico Laine we have a couple fo different options for this including the standard Polyester Boning as well as an extremely rigid Plastic Covered Steel Boning. This range of Haberdashery is often used in garments such as corsets that require a great amount of structure. Boning is also a great Haberdashery itemt that can e incorporated into Bridal Dressmaking to provide structure in areas such as the bodice of a gown. Another range of Haberdashery that can be used to put structure into garments is Petersham. We have Curved and Washable variations of this product that can be used to create waistbands in garments such as skirts and trousers for all kinds of formal and casual wear. The most common width that our Petersham comes in is 25mm (1") however there is also a 38mm option in our Washable Petersham for those projects requiring something a bit sturdier! Please note that our Petersham is also available on bulk rolls that are ready for you to purchase! Another fantastic item of Haberdashery that we often sell here at Calico Laine is Shoulder Pads. Our range of Shoulder Pads includes several size options including small, medium and large. These come in either black  or white and are used to create a structure in the shoulder area of clothing. As well as providing structure, Shoulder Pads are also used for comfort and fit purposes in items such as blazers jackets and blouses. Our full range of Haberdashery can be viewed online at www.calicolaine.co.uk and should you have any queries regarding any of our products please don't hesitate to contact us on 0151 336 3939 and our sales team will be more than happy to help you. Also, remember to keep following us on our Facebook and Twitter pages to keep up to date with all the latest news and special offers! Until next time, Calico Laine