Fabrics

Satin Fabric is always a popular material to use for special occasion outfits and will probably continue to be popular for this use for years to come. There are a number of different satins available on the market including duchess satin and stretch satin for structured dresses that need a bit of body to them; to silk touch satin which...

At Calico Laine a lot of work goes into our website by making sure all our products are professionally uploaded and updated when any new stock arrives with us. We want to make sure we have an easy and simple website that all our customers will love to look at and purchase our products from without any difficulties. We love...

A towel is an everyday object that most people do not even think about from day to day yet it is one of those essential items that you probably wouldn't want to live without. Towelling Fabrics are used to make towels that will dry a body or surface by drawing moisture when it is in direct contact with the wet...

When it comes to sewing, one of my favourite things to make is a huge, beautiful ballgown made to fit perfectly, using top quality Dressmaking Fabrics from Calico Laine. Nearly every girl likes to feel like a princess and I am no exception! As such, one of the newest costumes that I have been inspired to make is an amazing...

In the world of fashion what is in and what is out changes on what seems like a daily basis however, one item remains a fashion staple and that is the Little Black Dress. The LBD is a timeless piece dating back to the 1920s. Classic designers such as Coco Chanel and Jean Patou created a variety of versatile designs that...

So, this weekend is the August bank holiday and a time that means that it is the end of the summer. It will soon be September and the kids will be returning to school, after a long six weeks off. As soon as the schools start the autumn term, most parents start to think about the dreaded 'C' word...Christmas! It may...

Customers at Calico Laine Buy Fabrics Online for all different uses and we are often sending fabric out to customers who are creating costumes for theatre performances and dance shows. In the last week we have created a new section on our website dedicated to dance fabrics. These fabrics are ideal for creating costumes for theatre shows, dance competitions and...

So far this year we have had many reasons to feel patriotic and celebrate our British heritage with events such as the Queen's 90th Birthday and Euro 2016. Many customers have been celebrating with parties and barbecues and the celebrations show no signs of slowing down with the Rio 2016 Olympics due to open later on this week. With our selection...

Now that the summer holidays are upon us and the weather is not as pleasant as we may have hoped for this time of the year, you may be looking for ideas to keep your children busy during their time off school. Sewing is the perfect hobby for children, (under supervision of course!) and we regularly receive enquiries from customers...

In recent years we have witnessed a significant rise in the number of engaged couples looking to marry abroad with this trend being attributed to a number of factors such as the down turn in the economy and the increase in the cost of hosting a wedding and a reception at home. To save valuable funds, many couples are choosing...