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  1. Using Gingham as a Cheap Fabric

    One of our most popular Cheap Fabrics that we have available here at Calico Laine is Gingham. We have sold Gingham Cheap Fabrics for a huge variety of uses, and we have a large range of different types of Gingham Cheap Fabrics for you to choose from. They have a real mulitude of uses from being made into kitchen curtains...
  2. Selecting Duchess Satin for Dressmaking

    There are so many different options when it comes to choosing your Dressmaking Fabrics. One of our most popular Dressmaking Fabrics is Duchess Satin. Duchess satin is availabe in three different weights: Heavy, medium and super soft weights. It is a shiny and luxurious Dressmaking Fabric, that is often most popular for formal occasions. Here are just a few of...
  3. Velcro and Zips at Calico Laine

    There are so many Haberdashery options to consider when it comes to deciding how to fix items and Dressmaking Fabrics together. When choosing which is the best method for you, you will need to consider which is best for your requirements.  Today I am going to be looking at some of the Haberdashery items that you can use for this...
  4. Making Formal Dresses with Cheap Fabrics

    When it comes to creating garments and outfits for special occasions, this does not always mean that you need to spend a fortune gathering materials for it! Here at Calico Laine our range of Cheap Fabrics means that you can create stunning dresses and other clothing under a budget without sacrificing quality. There are many different options when it comes...
  5. Using Satin Backed Bridal Fabrics

    Calico Laine there is a large choice of Bridal Fabrics available and some 0f our most popular Bridal Fabrics are those that are backed with Satin. The range of Satin Backed Bridal Fabrics that are available are all 100% polyester and come in a width of 115cm. All of our Satin Backed Bridal Fabrics are generally a medium weight Bridal...
  6. Organza Economy Fabrics

    The planning of a special occasion is one of the main parts of the most important parts of the Dressmaking process, and deciding upon the right Cheap Fabrics is part of the fun!  We currently have a huge selection of Cheap Fabrics to choose from including Economy Satins, Chiffons and manymore!!! One of our most popular Cheap Fabrics is Organza. Organza is a Cheap...
  7. The Variety of Zips

    Choosing the right Zip can be an important task, as we stock many different Zips that have many different uses! We have over 20 differnt Zip products available, so you can be sure to find the right Zip for the right purpose. The idea of using Zips, is to temporarily attach two pieces of fabric to one another, and depending...
  8. Using Cationic Chiffon as an Economy Fabric

    Cationic Chiffon is an iredescent two tone Cheap Fabric that is made to look and feel like real silk. It is ideal for using in Dressmaking, and really does add a stuning finish to many formal garments, as it drapes well and creates beautiful layering over other Cheap Fabrics. Here are just some of the uses of Cationic Chiffon as...
  9. Dressmaking With Taffeta Fabric

    Here at Calico Laine we have a huge range of Dressmaking Fabrics to choose from, to ensure that your Dressmaking projects are successful! Taffeta Fabric is historically made from from silk, but most of todays taffeta material is made from synthetic fibres (usually polyester or nylon) and is a smooth woven fabric, with a crisp texture. It usually has a...
  10. Measuring For Net Curtains

    At Calico Laine we have been selling Net Curtains for many years and have helped and advised many customers on to measure for their nets. There are a couple of things you need to consider when  measuring up. 1) How full do you want the curtains? 2) What drop you need (or length) 3) What colour? (most Net Curtains are...

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