Haberdashery

There are so many things that could be classed as Haberdashery. Here at Calico Laine we (hopefully) stock everything you could possibly ever want or need for any of your projects. In this blog I shall explain some of the great items that you may or may not know even existed! Fray Check This is an excellent item to have...

Haberdashery really is wide and varied section on our website. It really does cover many different items and can often make life a lot easier when dressmaking. In my entry today I am going to talk a little about our collection of different Haberdashery items. Ribbons: This really is one of the most wide and varied selections of ribbons that...

Shoulder Pads can make a huge impact on your top or dress and it is quick and easy to do. Adding them into a blouse or a plain top can make all the difference in the world. They make your shoulders look broader so if you are quite petite in the upper part of your body then these will help massively...

Here at Calico Laine we sell a variety of threads made by different companies. Threads have different uses so you need to make sure you buy the correct thread for your project. Remember- if your sewing up a garment then it is recommended that you go a shade darker with your threads, or use a totally different colour to jazz it up...

Haberdashery really is more popular than ever before. In the current financial climate it makes real sense to make do and mend. Here at Calico Laine we really believe in this and as such we have a huge inventory of new and exciting Haberdashery items arriving daily. In my blog entry today I am going to talk about some of...

In todays blog I am going to discuss our vast range of Scissors that are now available to yourselves in stores and online here at www.calicolaine.co.uk. We stock Scissors from some of the top manufacturers in the world, these brands include Fiskars, Janome and Kleiber these are all well known brands that gives a lifetime guarantee for general wear and...

There really is a wide and varied selection of Haberdashery available on the market today. In my blog entry today I am going to explain some of our best selling items: Zips: Replacement zips can be something of a minefield for the inexperienced. Luckily here at Fabric-World we are here to help if needed. Zips generally come in two different...

Bags can be one of the most effective items of your wardrobe. They can be as decorative or simple as you like. Whether your making a bag from scratch or embellishing an old bag- we have everything for it. You could use nearly any fabric you want to make a bag- I would recommend using something strong such as Gaberdine or Good Quality Calico. If...

In previous blogs about Haberdashery, we have spoken about the many uses of different types of various products for within Crafts and Dressmaking. Today I would now like to look at some of the uses of  Haberdashery in a slightly different way. Here at Calico Laine we have several  options that can be used for the purposes of decoration, and I...

Here at Calico Laine we have an extensive range of Fasteners for you to choose from. Fasteners can be an essential haberdashery product when finishing off your Dressmaking, and can be important in given the desired results. Our range of Fasteners covers the entire range of 'Prym' Fasteners, which are the highest quality non-sew press fasteners and studs, that come with the cleverly designs...