Dressmaking Fabrics

With the weather gradually brightening up all over the country, we are seeing more and more customers visiting us both online and in-store who are who are seeking out the perfect Dressmaking Fabrics for their wedding day. Here at Calico Laine, we stock plenty of items that would be a great choice for such an occasion, and in today's blog we'll be...

Now that we are officially in british summer time, wedding season is also upon us. When it comes to weddings we get asked a lot about Dressmaking Fabric for bridesmaids and brides but a lady that should never be forgotten is the mother of the bride and we have a number of dress fabrics in stock that would be ideal...

Now that the Great British Sewing Bee has crowned its deserving winner after another fantastic series that saw the contestants sewing over 100 different garments, we have seen many new and regular customers visiting our stores, full of inspiration and itching to start a new sewing project. For those of you who do not have the option of visiting our...

When I'm not working at Calico Laine, it's almost guaranteed that I'll be sat in front of my sewing machine, working on my latest dressmaking project. I love browsing our ranges of Dress Fabrics as they arrive in-store, and I am always plotting new garments to make and wear from each one that I like. In today's blog,  I'll be...

Now that the Great British Sewing Bee is in full swing, we have seen many new and regular customers visiting our stores, full of inspiration and itching to start a new sewing project. For those of you who do not have the option of visiting our two stores, why not consider the option to Buy Fabrics Online at our Calico Laine...

As the days grow a little longer after the winter, we are seeing our first customers who are seeking out the perfect Dressmaking Fabrics for their wedding day coming to visit us in store. Here at Calico Laine, we stock plenty of items that would be a great choice for such an occasion, and in today's blog we'll be talking about a...

Lately in my free time, I have been creating garments for myself to wear in the summertime this year. I have been spoiled for choice with the Dress Fabrics here at Calico Laine - so much so that I spent quite a lot of time debating which ones I would like to use for each project I had planned. We have...

Now it's approaching valentines day this weekend its all about the colour red and deep pink tones when it comes to women's outfits. If you are still undecided on what to wear for your date and want something new and unique why not create your own outfit with our Dress Fabrics here at calico laine. Rich Red Crepe Fabric We...

Even though we still feel like we are in the depths of winter with the cold chill in the air and people suffering from the flu, it will soon be Spring and people will be thinking of freshening up their homes and wardrobe. One Dressmaking Fabric which is ideal for this season is gingham. It is a traditional fabric which is easily...

To take my mind off the dreary and cold weather we have been having recently, I have been planning out projects that I would like to make for the summertime later this year. At Calico Laine, we have plenty of Dress Fabrics suitable for all kinds of weather and all seasons, and in today's blog I'll be talking about a...