Matt

The vast majority of our online customers are dressmakers and for dressmakers it is not only fabrics that need to be taken into consideration when planning a project - it is also particularly important to ensure that you have a wide selection of Haberdashery items to hand to ensure that you achieve the best possible results from your dressmaking projects...

Our comprehensive Online Fabric Shop is the ideal place for purchasing a huge variety of fabrics and haberdashery suitable for almost any occasion. Our Online Fabric Shop carries everything from dress fabrics, to zips and craft items so you can rest assured that whatever the project, be it stunning clothing pieces or creative craft items, you will find exactly what...

There is a definite nip in the air, the days are drawing in and the trees are starting to turn. This is by far my favourite time of year. I love the cosy nights by the fire, the rich autumnal colours and, of course, Christmas is just around the corner. With just over 10 weeks to go till the big...

Over recent years we have been witnessing a significant increase in the number of brides turning away from a traditional spring/summer wedding to instead celebrate their nuptials with a winter wonderland spectacular and as a result we have enquiries regarding our Dressmaking Fabrics for weddings have picked up apace. Of course traditional summer weddings are always stunning however there is...

With the average wedding costing around £20,000 it is important for people to reduce costs wherever they can. Here at Calico Laine, we have customers on a daily basis visiting us for all different wedding related projects as they try and create some handmade features in their big day to keep the costs down and also to create something unique...

Here at Calico Laine, our Online Fabric Shop is the go to place for dressmakers and tailors to stock up on their winter fabrics. We carry a superb range of winter fabrics suitable for a wide variety of projects and are constantly expanding our range to include the very latest in high fashion, in season fabrics. Our Online Fabric Shop...

Here at Calico Laine we take great pride in the ownership of a website which is not only one of the most visually attractive in the industry but offers a comprehensive catalogue of products and is quick and simple for customers to use. We find that most customers prefer to order quickly and without fuss via an online account rather than...

A good Haberdashery kit is essential, not only for professionals such as tailors and dressmakers but is also handy to keep around the house for carrying out everyday maintenance and repair tasks. Traditionally, items such as threads, zips and buttons were bought from a local haberdasher however nowadays most people buy Haberdashery Online as and when they require it. In...

Following the conclusion of the big four fashion week shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris our talented buyers have been hard at work sourcing the best quality Dressmaking Fabrics to keep your designs bang up to date for the new season. There are a number of key Dressmaking Fabrics that took centre stage on the fashion week runways and...

This week we have been warned to expect a fall in temperatures and a return to a cooler, more autumn-like climate. At this time of year we find ourselves rummaging in the back of the wardrobe in search of our old winter coats, jumpers and cardigans that have been hibernating throughout the summer. On the first cold day of the...