Winter is now upon us and as a result we are all having to start looking at our wardrobes and reassessing what we can keep from last year and what need throwing out. Here at Calico Laine we have been preparing for the winter season for quite some time now and have got together an impressive range of Winter Dressmaking Fabrics. Below I will go into some detail about these fabrics and why they are so useful in dressmaking.
  • Double Knit Jersey: This heavy jersey fabric is perect for cold winter days and nights. It has a mixed composition of spandex, viscose and polyester and measures 150cm wide. It is  aperect weight for winter dresses and skirts.
  • Winter Woolens: This section on the site is fairly new and contains a mixture of different fabric including Brushed Cottons, Flannel Fabrics, Pure Wool Fabrics and  Winter Fashion Print Fabrics.
  • Lycra Jersey: Although not strictly a winter dress fabric, I thought I would mention this fabric as it is truly stunning and can used a layering fabric underneath a jacket for example. This fabric is also a 150cm wide.
  • Printed Jersey Fabrics: In this section there are some really beautiful new fabrics that are ideal again for winter dressmaking projects. The vast majority of these fabrics in this section come from Germany and are 150cm wide.
One of the great things about all of these fabrics is the sheer choice of different colours and patterns available. If you have purchasedf rom us before you will really understnad just how good quality these fabrics really are. If you are a new customer thinking aboiut making a dress usiung are fabrics and are unsure aboout what colour or pattern to choose then why not take advantage of our free sampling service? This way you get to see the fabrics before you commit to making a purchase!
I hope you have enjoyed today's blog and it has given you some food for thought. If you have used our fabrics and made a dress then why not share it with us and our customers on our Facebook and Twitter pages? There really is no better way to get those creative ideas flowing by seeing what other people have done.
Until next time,
Calico Laine