Dressmaking Fabrics

When I’m not working, I can usually be found doing something creative – it’s generally sewing! Having a number of friends who also sew is a great motivator, as well, and over the past few years we have become a sort of sewing bee. We all like to help out on each other’s projects, which can come in handy, and...

Following the Commonwealth Games and the Scottish Independence Referendum, Scotland is more prominent in people's minds than ever. One of the most famous things to come out of Scotland is the tartan pattern. This patterned Dressmaking Fabric is becoming increasingly popular for making many fashionable clothing items- not just kilts! Emma Stone and Dakota Fanning are fans of the tartan...

A big trend this Autumn 2014 is retro style fashion and here at Calico Laine we have the perfect Dressmaking Fabric that you will all be wanting and wearing. Rose and Hubble retro prints fabric is one of our new cotton prints that is great this season for recreating all the high fashion retro style trends yourself. The retro trend is...

This year, we seem to have been fairly lucky with the weather and have had a few weeks of hot and sunny weather. Now is the time that people usually go on holiday but even if you aren't going away you can still get out your summer clothes and Dressmaking Fabrics to make the most of the heatwave we are...

During the summer months, the item of clothing that features most in my wardrobe is the skirt. Skirts can be worn for any occasion including work and play and are a great way of smartening up your look. It can be daunting, attempting for the first time to incorporate skirts into your wardrobe but if you want to move away...

Today's tabloids and celebrity websites are buzzing with the news that heartthrob Ryan Gosling and hollywood sweetheart Eva Mendes are expecting their first child after 3 years of dating. So far we haven't seen any pictures of the mum-to-be with a baby bump as she has been denying rumours up until now but there is no doubt that she will...

Last weekend saw what is possibly the biggest music festival in the world take place at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset. Over the years, Glastonbury has given us many famous fashion moments with supermodels and Hollywood stars such as Kate Moss and Sienna Miller wading throughout the mud in their Hunter wellies year after year. Of course, Glastonbury is not only...

Last night, Channel 4 screened the first of a new series by Dawn O' Porter about vintage clothes and Dressmaking Fabric called This Old Thing: The Vintage Clothes Show. Dawn is well known for her unique look and is an advocate for wearing vintage clothing, especially on her Twitter account. In a world where 'fast fashion' and 'high street fashion' are...

If you are getting married soon and looking for the perfect Bridal Fabrics for your big day, look no further than our massive selection available here at Calico Laine. With so many different Fabrics, colours and textures available, there is bound to be something to suit you and make your wedding that much more special. Popular in Bridal gowns at...

Whilst many of Britain's sports fans are waking up this morning full of disappointment following England's World Cup defeat against Uruguay last night, the good news is that on Monday one of the world's biggest sporting events is due to commence right here in England. The Wimbledon Championship is the oldest and the most prestigious tournament in the world of...