Dressmaking Fabrics

The weather man has said today is going to be the hottest day of the year? Well if thats true it's time to start thinking about making some new new summer dresses. In my entry today I will talk about some of the new summer dressmaking fabrics that have just arrived with us here at Calico Laine. These include: Haute...

Here at Calico Laine we are proud to stock a wide range of Haberdashery items from Bias Binding and Buttons to Shoulder Pads, Rulers and Ribbons.  As this is such a wide and varied section of our website it would be impossible to list all of the products we sell so for today we will highlight just a few of...

So Summer is on its way and everyone loves to have a lovely new summer dress don't they? Things are becoming very unoriginal on the high street so why not make your own? These are some of my favourite dress making fabrics at this time; Rose & Hubble Cotton Lawn We stock a few different patterns of this fabric and...

We often get asked questions about the types of fabrics we stock here at Calico Laine, and which ones are the best for achieving a certain look on garments. With so many different materials to choose from in our online catalogue, we understand how hard it can be when choosing the perfect fabric to compliment a particular style! Dresses are...

Now the festive period has come and gone, it's time to start thinking about summer and all the great summer dresses you can make and wear. Here at Calico Laine we offer a huge selection of Dressmaking Fabrics, suitable for all seasons. The aim of today's blog however is to highlight our collection of summer fabrics. Below I will talk a little...

There are so many different Dressmaking Fabrics for you to choose from here at Calico Laine, it can often be difficult in deciding which one is right! One of our most popular fabrics is Microfibre, as it is soft and luxurious, as well as providing a beautiful drape when made into garments.  Microfibre is known for its silky ‘peachskin’ feel, and is...

Here at Calico Laine we have a full range of the highest quality Dressmaking Fabrics that are suitable for a wide range of different Dressmaking projects. As we are now in the colder months of the year, our choice of materials tend to sway towards those that are more substantial and often slightly heavier in weight than other Dressmaking Fabrics. One of...

Here at Calico Laine we now have a huge choice of Dressmaking Fabrics available, so 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 its silky ‘peachskin’...

One of the aspects of Dressmaking that is important to consider in your projects, is ensuring that your Dressmaking Fabrics are lined appropriately. There are many reasons why we can consider it important to line Dressmaking Fabrics... Dressmaking Fabrics are often lined for comfort - Sometimes the other side of Dressmaking Fabrics such as Duchess Satin are more comfortable with a softer lining...

We have a lovely selection of stretch material here at Fabric-world in a choice of different weights and finishes depending  on what garment you are looking to make... Lycra- This fabric is 150 cm (60") wide and has a 4 way stretch to it. This fabric is ideal for dance wear, sports wear and ice skating costumes as it fits...