Here at Calico Laine you can buy fabrics online or in either of our stores based on the Wirral. There are many benefits to going into an actual fabric shop to see and feel the quality of what's available, its also nice to go and be inspired, quite often we have an idea of what we want but something completely...
With Christmas fast approaching many of us have started thinking about outfits for all the various social occasions we have scheduled in to celebrate the festivities. Whether it's your work night out, a lunch with your family or a new Christmas day frock then now's the time to start looking at patterns and Dress Fabrics in order make your outfit perfect. The...
I don't know about your household but every year in out house Cinnamon our naughty elf comes to visit every day through December. My kids absolutely love the elf's antics but as a parent it is actually really hard work trying to think up new ideas for the 4th or 5th year running. This year I'm determined to be super...
Haberdashery can be a complicated subject as it covers to so many variables, choices, personal preferences and brands. It doesn't matter if you're a complete beginner or an experience dress maker, its very easy to get confused when buying sewing machine needles. The selection is vast and it can be overwhelming understanding the intricacies. I've had a look though out...
If you're a beginner to sewing then you may feel a little over whelmed by all the different types Dressmaking Fabrics, patterns and haberdashery products. Obviously there are certain fabrics which are better suited for beginners and others your best avoiding at first. If you're just starting out then the first thing to do is decide what you want to make...
Is it too soon the mention the dreaded C word? Lets be honest though, if you make a lot of your Christmas presents it's always sensible to start early because it will be here before you know it. There's nothing quite like a cosy evening in sorting through your Autumn Fabrics especially as the nights draw in and the weather...
Vilene, also know as Vlieseline have been one of the international leader in producing Haberdashery products for over 60 years. The company, based in Germany employ's a group of people who are at the cutting edge of developments within the haberdashery trade, this enables Vilene to constantly introduce new lines and keep its audience intrigued and loyal to a name...
Personally I just love the Autumn, there's something very cosy about the crisp mornings and the nights slowly drawing in. Obviously the change of seasons naturally leads to a change in our wardrobes, although there's something bright and cheerful about creating a summer wardrobe I love using nice warm cosy Autumn Fabrics. People quite often assume Autumn and Winter fabrics...
School Essentials, Haberdashery: With the changing of the seasons comes the start of a new school year. Some of our little ones aren't so little anymore and are making the big step from junior school to secondary. With this change comes a whole host of subjects and skills that they may never have experienced before, including textiles. Most schools now require...
Its been an exciting year for the British public with another Royal wedding. Meghan Markle certainly lived up to all our expectations back in June, she was a stunning bride. Lets be realistic though, most of us don't have £200,000 to spend on a Givenchy dress. The same beautiful style can be recreated at a fraction of the price. If...
