When the weather takes a turn for the worse it really is time to wrap up warm. Here at Calico Laine we have sold winter Dressmaking Fabrics for many years now. One of the latest editions to our range of quality dressmaking fabrics is Double Knit Jersey. This really is a stunning fabric and customers keep coming back for more it's that nice! To continue this blog entry I will list a couple more of my personal favourite winter Dressmaking Fabrics:
  • Crepe: This is a stunning fabric that is perfect for dressmaking and evening wear. This material measures 150cm wide.
  • Double Knit Jersey: As I mentioned earlier, this material is truly stunning, measuring in at 150cm wide this is a perfect dressmaking weight fabric.
  • Duchess Satin: The staple fabric of choice for all dressmakers, we stock an extensive range of this satin fabric. It comes in a whole range of classical colours.
  • Winter Fabrics: In this section we offer the real warm and cosy winter fabrics. These include fabrics such as meltons and brushed cottons.
  • Melton: A luxurious fabric, this is ideal to make in to a lovely warm winter jacket or coat. This is also 150cm wide.
As you can see, there really is a good choice of different Dressmaking Fabrics available here at Calico Laine. If you need any help or advice on deciding how much of the fabric you may need our friendly customer service team are on hand by calling 0151 336 3939. We are available Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.00 and 09.30 - 16.30 on Saturday. Another important factor to bear in mind is that if you see a fabric on our website that you like we offer a Sampling service of our fabrics. This means that you get the chance to see the fabric before you commit to buy. We charge a nominal fee of £1.00 per sample for this service. P&P is free on samples inside the UK! I hope you have enjoyed today's blog entry and as always if you have any thoughts or suggestions please do leave a comment in the box below. You can also interact with us on our Facebook and Twitter pages, Until next time, Calico Laine