Free delivery on fabrics UK wide Calico Laine is one of the most reliable online textile companies in the UK. If you need fabrics in the UK you can turn to us, 24/7 for a broad choice, excellent service and even free delivery, subject to a minimum order of £40. The best choice of any textiles company in the...
I'm sure I'm in the minority but I just love this time of year. I love the cosy dark nights, the autumnal trees turning and the impending thought of Christmas. The kids have returned to school and our routines are finally back to normal which means its an ideal time to dig out our sewing machines and revamp our winter wardrobes. I...
Cationic Chiffon Fabric is a luxurious fabric, widely recognised by its beautiful appearance and soft to the touch finish. Composed in such a way as to mimic the look and qualities of real silk, Cationic Chiffon Fabric is perfect for those who wish to achieve an elegant, high-end appearance at a reasonable cost. Here at Calico Laine we have a wide range of cationic chiffons...
Here at Calico Laine the Bi-Stretch Fabric is one of our best sellers. This particular line is versatile, durable and an excellent price with an outstanding colour range. No wonder its so popular!. The Bi-stretch fabric is 100% polyester and 150 cm (60" if you're still imperial) wide, it has a mat finish and is a medium weigh cloth. Although...
Gutermann Threads have been in production for over 150 years, in this time the company has grown significantly and is now the international leader in supplying threads to both industry and home sewers. The company believes that it is there obligation to provide sustainability, quality and service as well as leading innovation. Gutermann threads are a premium product in the sewing...
The sun is shining all over the country, at last British summer time is cracking the flags, which means it's time to get those fabulous summer dresses out. When the weather is like this there's nothing I love more than a long walk in West Kirby or a lounge on New Brighton beach. We're so blessed on the Wirral to be surrounded by such beautiful...
When selecting your Dressmaking Fabric you may also want to consider colour matching to a dress lining. Linings are used to line a variety of sewn items such as clothing, hats, bags and many more. They give a strong finish to the inside of a garment while concealing interlinings, raw edges and padding. Linings extend the life of a garment and add warmth - especially...
Now a days we live in a throw away society in which faulty or damaged garments simply get thrown away rather than being revamped or repaired. Lets be honest, decent, good quality clothes are not cheap so why do we throw so many things out which can be fixed easily? You can Buy Zips, threads and many other mending items either...
So your getting married and you're absolutely overjoyed and filled with excitement. Everyone loves a good wedding and there's nothing more satisfying than planning and personalising your big day. Lets be honest though, wedding are not cheap and the list of expenditures can be endless. Personally I'm a big fan of doing a lot of the preparation myself, in doing...
Zips were developed in 1893 in Chicago by a man called Whitcomb Judson, the idea was initially just a more advanced version of a continuous shoe hook and eye which was named a 'clasp locker'. This new prototype received little interest from the commercial world at the Chicago World Fair. Judson was not deterred and over the following years he...
