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Here at Calico Laine we are busy preparing for the upcoming autumn and winter months - a period which always proves to be our busiest year after year. Now the kids are back at school we are starting to think about our autumn and winter celebrations and of course we are all starting to get excited about the Christmas period...

Here at Calico Laine we like to provide out customers with good quality Haberdashery items. German company Prym have become a firm favourite for quality with a great selection of products to choose from for all sorts of craft projects. We have stocked prym items for a long time and will continue to do so as they are a reliable...

Here at Calico Laine we are not just known for our fantastic selection of dressmaking fabrics but also for our extensive selection of Haberdashery. Whether you are a professional dressmaker or a somebody just taking up the hobby of sewing it is important to ensure that you  have a selection of high quality Haberdashery tools to hand before embarking on...

Last weekend saw the long anticipated return of Strictly Come Dancing - since its debut in 2004 Strictly has been one of the most popular programmes on our screens. Every series we see a new cast of celebrities take to the flow to learn a variety of dance routines including the waltz and the foxtrot clad in spectacular dancer costumes...

Satin Fabrics are popular for bridal and costume wear due to their beautiful glossy finish, attractive draping quality and soft feel. Here at Calico Laine we have many options of satin to choose from depending on what you are hoping to make. At the lower end of the price range, making it ideal for fancy dress or costume production, is our economy Satin Fabric. Economy satin is a lightweight...

Customers who shop via our online haberdashery department are more likely to Buy Zips than any other item of haberdashery. Zips are a very important aspect of most clothing items and accessories and here at fabric world, customers can Buy Zips in a variety of colours, sizes and styles. Our zips are available to purchase in a wide range of...

Here at Calico Laine we carry a wide range of fabrics and haberdashery items suitable for almost any dressmaking project you can imagine. Our selection of stunning dressmaking fabrics are available to purchase in a huge range of colours, widths and compositions with something suitable for every clothing item from school uniform to bridal gowns. At Calico Laine our buyers pride...

For many designers and dressmakers, the announcement of the Pantone Colour of the Year is perhaps one of the most anticipated and important events of the year. Designers will base their collections around the Pantone choice as it is a huge indicator of which shades will be prevalent on the catwalk and in turn, in high street stores. Of course...

In the world of fashion what is in and what is out changes on what seems like a daily basis however, one item remains a fashion staple and that is the Little Black Dress. The LBD is a timeless piece dating back to the 1920s. Classic designers such as Coco Chanel and Jean Patou created a variety of versatile designs that...

If you are looking for a good quality thread to sew hems, quilt or to use for embroidery then Gutermann Threads have the best range available. The German company Gutermann have been in business for over 150 years. All of there thread is of the highest quality which guarantees no snags or faults. Here at Calico Laine we always recommend Gutermann threads and we never hear...