Matt

At Calico Laine we have an extensive range of Haberdashery items both in store and online for our customers to look at. If you are a dressmaker or even a tailor then Haberdahsery items are a real must have,  as you will need these items to to be able to work.  The topic of todays blog is going to be talking about...

I'm going to talk about Dressmaking and how it goes hand in hand with haberdashery. Any dressmaker will have a collection of good haberdashery items in his or hers sewing box. So below I will mention some the items of haberdashery that I always have in my sewing box. Bias Binding: A must have item I always seem to use...

When deciding to make your own dress or skirt one of the first things you think about is what type of fabrics are you going to use? Here at Calico Laine we can make that decision a lot easier.  With the summer months now on us and for the lucky few summer holidays just around the corner,  there has never...

Dylon products have been around for many many years and have helped transform many items of clothing and furniture  into a fresh new colour. Here at Calico Laine we stock the complete range of Dylon Products that are currently available. So in todays blog I'm going to talk about the range of products currently available from Dylon: Dylon Machine Dyes...

With so many wedding planning underway for the next few months, choosing your Bridal Fabrics can be an imporatant part of this! We stock an extensive range of Bridal Fabrics here at Calico Laine, to help you dress for your big day in style! When it comes to creating garments for weddings, the choice of Bridal Fabric is down to personal...

With so many different ranges of Dressmaking Fabrics to choose from here at Calico Laine, it can be a difficult decision as to what is the right Dressmaking Fabrics for your needs. One of our most popular Dressmaking Fabrics is Microfibre, as it is soft and luxurious, and provides a beautiful drape when made into garments. Microfibre is known for...

Here at Calico Laine, we have a fantastic range of Diamante products for you to choose from, and these include a great choice of Crystal Diamante Accessories, Diamante Buttons, Glass Crystal Stones and Glass Crystal Trim. We also have a large range of Swarovski Hot Fix Stones . Here are some of the Diamante products that are available to you and...

Here at Calico Laine we stock a huge selection of different Dressmaking Fabrics, and within this selection there are several ranges of Sheer Dressmaking Fabrics that serve many purposes. Sheer Fabrics are a popular chocie when layering with other Dressmaking Fabrics to create floaty and delicate looks for many garments. Sheer Dressmaking Fabrics are mst commonly found in formal wear...

Here at Calico Laine, we pride ourselves in only providing the highest standards of quality Fabrics. To get the most of your Dressmaking garments, we always suggest to source the best quality of fabrics, as Cheap Fabrics simply do not last as well. But....purchasing high quality fabrics does not have to be as expensive as you think! We now have a...

When it comes to planning and Dressmaking the garments for your big day, there are many options when it comes to choosing your Bridal Fabrics. Here at Calico Laine we stock an extensive range of Bridal Fabrics that are perfect for all of your Bridal garments, ranging from Bridal gowns, to Bridesmaids dresses and Mother of the Bride outifts. We...