In recent years bag making has become an increasingly popular hobby for sewing enthusiasts. As the consequence Haberdashery supplies have increased their ranges to meet demands. The products available these days enable you to make all kinds of bags finished to the highest standard. Prym Products Prym are the largest haberdashery supplier globally so needless to say they have an outstanding selection of...
Its been many years since we have experience such a glorious summer, to say its been over due is an understatement if ever there was one. One of the best things about a lovely hot summer is finally being able to get some wear out of our summer wardrobes. The summer trends this year have been exciting, fun and easy to...
Here at Calico Laine we appreciate the needs of our customers are constantly evolving and we do so with you. Over the past 10 years we have seen a huge growth in the amount of customers buying their Fabric Online. The trend is certainly here to stay and we encourage you to make the most of the benefits that can...
Dress fabrics come in all different weights, shapes, grains and sizes. This is partially why I love working in this industry, the choice is never ending and your options are limitless. This time of year it’s wise to choose dress making fabrics which are light weight and breathable in order to keep cool. If you’re lucky enough to be travelling...
Here at Calico Laine we're always hearing from our customers that our shop is like an Aladdin's cave and they're right. I like to think that our Liscard Calico Laine store is like our own T.A.R.D.I.S, small on the outside and bigger on the inside. Plenty of people who have shopped with us for years don't even realise that Calico Laine has an upstairs! There...
Calico Laine strives to bring you nothing but the best of dressmaking fabrics and when it comes to Haberdashery we are equally as passionate. We strive to provide you, from budding dressmakers to seasoned professionals, with everything you need to create, craft and complete. So whether you need to restock your sewing supplies or add a little flair to give...
Nowadays it seems as though we buy more and more of what we need online. From speaker systems to our weekly shop, we rely on the internet more than ever to provide a new level of convenience that the high street struggles to compete with. Over the years we have seen a growing trend even with our own customers to...
Here at Calico Laine we stock an excellent selection of Haberdashery for all your sewing needs. Whether you’re a professional or beginner we have it covered. I love to sew, I’m certainly no expert, I primarily make clothes for my children but there a few essentials I couldn’t live without. For those of you who sew regularly then you’ll have...
I don't know if anyone else has experienced this, but I have sat down to sew so many times and realised too late that I am missing something crucial in my sewing box for that project. I then thought it would be a good idea to have a checklist in my sewing box so i know when I have ran...
In recent years we have expanded out ranges of zips massively to keep up with demand. This expansion now means that you can buy zips for almost anything ranging from tents to jeans. Here at Calico Laine we sell hundreds of Zips every weeks for general dress making and clothing repairs, a lot of people don't realise that you can...
