Haberdashery

When you walk into a haberdashery store and browse the shelves with curiosity at what some of the many things are it can all seem so interesting. Although, no one really asks or ponders what a thread is because everyone knows. From even the youngest age, for some reason we all just know what it is and how thread works. However...

Here at Calico Laine we specialize in dressmaking materials. We stock a huge array of different dressmaking fabric and have a ginormous range of Haberdashery items - everything you need to create the latest thing! We understand that fashion means everything and if you want to wear and make the latest trends you should have a basic understanding of fashion history...

When it comes to planning a wedding, many brides will concentrate most of their energies on finding or creating the perfect bridal gown. However, as your planning reaches the latter stages you will want to think about your venue decoration and our selection of Haberdashery carries everything you will need for adding those unique touches to your venue to create...

One of the most essential haberdashery items for any sewing or dressmaking project is thread. At Calico Laine we stock a number of branded threads including Gutermann Threads and feel that it is important to use the best thread possible for any project. After all, if you are spending a lot of time and effort creating something, you do not...

The word haberdashery is used when referring to basic sewing notions such as buttons, needles or threads but it can also be used to describe a shop which sells such goods like ourselves here at Calico Laine. The term Haberdashery might be used to casually describe sewing basics but in reality it is a massive global industry which produces thousands of products. International...

For any dressmaker or tailor, the most important tool in your kit will be your scissors. A good quality pair of scissors makes all the difference to the quality of your finished piece, ensuring smooth and precise cuts whilst a bad or ineffective pair will affect the overall quality of your finished product. Here at Calico Laine, we choose to...

Here at Calico Laine we specialise in dressmaking fabrics. We also sell lots of McCalls, Butterick and Vogue sewing patterns, haberdashery supplies and all of the other little extras too! I personally believe that if you have never bought fabric online now is a really great time to do so, especially with ourselves as all fabric prices are extremely competitive...

A Haberdashery product that has been around for many years and is particularly useful for the sewing enthusiast and crafters is Velcro. Invented in 1948 by Swiss engineer George De Mestral, it is a fastener that consists of two strips, one covered in 'hooks' and one in tiny 'loops' which when pressed together stick to each other and create a...

There are a number of points to consider when you are looking for a good online Haberdashery Supplier. The last thing anybody wants is to find themselves short of essential Haberdashery items in the middle of a project. From time to time you may find yourself needing to get hold of items at short notice in order to complete a...

With so many different types of Zips to choose from on the internet the prospect of buying zips online can become a daunting one. The importance of style and function will come into play depending on which fabric you are using to make your garment from or what style of zip you are trying to replace. Here I will discuss...