There are so many different Haberdashery items available it can sometimes be difficult to understand what products to use. Luckily here at Calico Laine we are on hand to offer support and advice on dressmaking and haberdashery. We have been doing this for over 30 years and have found it to be very rewarding. One of the great things about working with our customers is that we also learn new things from them as well. Today I will go into a little more detail about some of the most popular Haberdashery items and their uses:
  1. Self Cover Buttons: These are fabulous invention that allow you to have your buttons in any colour or design of fabric that you choose. They come in both plastic and metal plus a wide variety of sizes.
  2. Zips: Replacement zips are something that really confuses people. In a nutshell there are 2 different types of zips. These are open end and closed end. This just simply means that the zip either comes apart at the bottom (like on a coat) or stays closed (like on a dress).
  3. Bias Binding: Any dressmaker or sewer will have used bias. We offer a number of different types in satin, cotton and polycotton.  It is generally uses to neaten edges and finish off seams.
I have only given a couple of examples here but from experience these are our most popular Haberdashery items. I hope you have enjoyed my blog entry today. If you are on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter please interact with us. We would love to hear from you, Until next time, Calico Laine