Having access to higher quality fabrics when working within a budget is now possible, due to a fantastic range of Economy Fabrics that Calico Laine stock. We believe that quality fabrics are one of the most important parts to creating the perfect garments in your Dressmaking, and using Cheap Fabrics is not the way to give successful results. Here at Calico Laine, we pride ourselves in only providing the highest standards of quality Fabrics. To get the most of your Dressmaking garments, we always suggest to source the best quality of fabrics, as Cheap Fabrics simply do not last as well. But….purchasing high quality fabrics does not have to be as expensive as you think! We now have a full range of Economy Fabrics which means you can have these beautiful Fabrics at the price of Cheap Fabrics, without sacrificing quality. Here are just a couple of examples of the Economy Fabrics that we have avilable and how they can be used instead of Cheap Fabrics: Economy Satin - This is one of our most popular Economy Fabrics, and is the ideal replacement for Cheap Fabric. It is a soft and lustrous fabric, that has many uses in Dressmaking. This is extremely good value for money, and is the best option available for using a Satin Fabric that is affordable, yet not a Cheap Fabric. Poplin - This is a lighterweight polycotton Fabric that is only £2.99 a metre and is ideal for shirts and tops. Even though it is fantastic value for money, it is far from being a Cheap Fabric. This is the highest quality Poplin Fabric around, and it really shows when used in Dressmaking. Cationic Chiffon - This is an Economy Fabric that really is of the highest quality. It has a quality look and feel to it, being an iridescnet two tone fabric. It is a perfect choice of Chiffon for when a budget must be adhered to, again without being  Cheap Fabric. These are just a few of the options that are available to you, and to see other Cheap Fabrics that we stock, remember to check out the Economy Fabrics section on the website. If you have any thoughts or comments on todays blog please feel free to leave them in the box below...and dont' forget to follow 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