Matt

In todays blog we are going to be talking about the range of Satin Back Crepe Fabric that we stock here at Calico Laine, and some of its uses in your Dressmaking. Satin Back Crepe is an extremely versatile medium weight material, that has the smooth and shiny side of satin, as well as a softer feel of the crepe on...

In todays blog we are going to be talking about why not to use cheap fabrics in Dressmaking, and why it is important to use good quality fabrics that result in a better finish on your projects. Cheap Fabrics have many disadvantages in Dressmaking: Colour running - Due to cheap fabrics being made with less care, colours may run in them...

In todays blog we are going to be talking about the range of Fleece Fabrics that are available here at Calico Laine, and how it can be using in your Dressmaking projects. Fleece Fabric is a woollen type man-made fabric and is made from polyester. It is a very desirable material that has many uses in Dressmaking and other craft...

In today's blog, we are going to be talking about the Bi-stretch Fabric that we stock here at Calico Laine, and how it can be used in your Dressmaking projects. Bi-stretch is a medium weight fabric that is easy to work with, has a 4-way stretch and has many uses in Dressmaking: Trousers - Bi-stretch is suitable for Dressmaking men's and women's...

In todays blog we are goin to be talking about the range of Velcro Hook and Loop products that are available here at Calico Laine, and some of their uses. 'Velcro' is actually a brand name for the commercially marketed 'Hook and Loop' fastener, which was invented in 1941, and the name became so popular that Velcro has now just...

In todays blog we will be talking about the range of Two Tone Fabrics we have here at Calico Laine, and their uses in Dressmaking. The Two Tone Fabrics that are extremely popular for Dressmaking and other craft projects are Taffetas and Cationic Chiffons: Taffeta - Taffeta comes from the Persian word to mean 'twisted woven'. The Taffeta we stock...

In todays blog we are going to be talking about the beautiful range of Summer Prints that we stock here at Calico Laine, and some of their uses in Summer Dressmaking. We currently stock three different ranges of Summer Prints: Florals, Spots and Stripes. Floral Summer Prints - In this section we have over 60 different designs to choose from...

In todays blog I'll be talking about the beautiful range of Duchess Satin fabrics that are available here at Calico Laine, and their many uses in Dressmaking. Duchess Satin is one of the heaviest materials, and is popular becuase of its high-quality luxury finish that has a stunning shiny layer. Here at Calico Laine we have three different weights of...

In todays blog, we are going to be talking about Tartan Fabric, what it can be used for, and the range we stock here at Calico Laine. Tartan can be described as a pattern that consists of several different colours that are arranged in criss-crossed horizontal lines. Originally Tartan Fabric was made from wool, but is now also produced using...

In todays blog, we are going to be talking about the Organza material we stock here at Calico Laine, and its use as a beautiful Dressmaking Fabric. Organza is a stunning sheer material than is thin and lightweight. It is traditionally made from silk, however modern Organza Fabrics are now made from synthetic fibres such as polyester. Here are just...