In todays blog Im going to talk a little about some of our dressmaking fabrics that we have here at Calico Laine. We have recently just created a Dressmaking section on the site that has all of our dressmaking fabric together in one place!!! OK, so you have decided that you want to make your own dress or even a skirt? One of the first things you need to decide upon is what fabric it is you are planning on using. Below Im going to talk in a little more detail about some of the fabrics I have used in the past to make my own dresses and items of clothing. Taffeta - This is one of my favourite fabrics to work with and it always looks fabulous when worn!!! Our range of taffetas are all made in Germany and are 150cm wide. There is a great selection of colours to choose from here. My favourite is the royal blue, it really is a rich vibrant colour. Satin Back Crepe - This is a really lovely fabric that can be used on both sides. This range of fabrics has just been expanded and a whole range of new colours for the new season has come in. Some of the new colours are great and really striking, ideal for the coming summer months!!! This range is all 115cm wide and made in Japan. Microfibre - One of the best dresses I ever designed I made using this fabric. It drapes so well it is a pleasure to wear. These are a peachskin microfibre fabric, 100% polyester and 150cm wide. There's not much else to say about this fabric, it really is fantastic!!! Chiffon - As with the satin back crepe, our range of Chiffons have also been expanded. Some really positive colours have come to the range and will look great used on summer dresses. All made in Japan and 115cm wide. Tartan Fabrics - This fabric is popular all year round and nearly everyone has some sort of tartan item of clothing in their wardrobe. Our range of tartan is 150cm wide and ideal for use in dressmaking. Double knit Jersey - These jersey fabrics have a slight stretch to them and have treated me really well so far this winter. They are a heavier fabric and as such I would recommend them for winter and spring wear really. All of these fabrics are 150cm wide. Summer Prints - There are so many excellent fabrics in this section to use for dressmaking. A whole new range of new prints have just come in and they really are fantastic. Real quality fabric, I can't wait to finish my current project (for a friends wedding) to see how it turns out!!! In this blog today I have talked only about the fabrics I have used recently. There are many more fabrics that can also be used and if you have any comment or suggestions to add to this blog then please do feel free to comment. Also, please be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter where we have special offers and competitions held weekly, Until next time, Calico Laine