Here at Calico Laine, we have amassed a huge collection of excellent quality items useful for everything from Sewing and Dressmaking to Crafts and even Toy Making but after 40 years in the industry out passion, pride and joy always has been and always will be, Fabrics. It is for this reason that we have worked so hard over the years in expanding our Fabric Shop into an Aladdin's Cave of treats which includes almost any kind of Fabric that you could hope to find. We are always doing our utmost to stay up to date with the latest fashions to ensure that you will always have a choice of Fabrics to achieve the latest designs whilst ensuring that we still provide our customers with more classic tastes the materials to create a timeless piece of style for your wardrobe. Recently, our Fabric Shop buyers have been on the lookout for some new lines of Fabric including Ripstop Fabric, Digitally Printed Designs and the highly fashionable Scuba Fabrics; whilst these designs have been a great success, it is still our old favourites that see our faithful customers come back to us time and time again. Here are just a few of the enduring favourites that fly of the shelves at Calico Laine, every season and year after year: Duchess Satin - always one of the most popular Fabrics we sell and a staple in any Fabric Shop; this beautiful Fabric is perfect for any elegant Dressmaking project and especially for evening dresses and bridal gowns. This lustrous Fabric is recognisable by its high thread count and is ideal for creating luxurious garments for extra special occassions. Double Knit Jersey - always one of the most popular Fabrics with Calico Laine customers and is particularly popular in the winter months due to its lovely weight. Available in a variety of beautiful colours, Double Knit Jersey is perfect for tops and dresses. Bi-Stretch - this versatile Fabric is popular for everyday items such as dresses, tops and skirts. Popular for it's easier to care for qualities, items made from Bi-Stretch will not crease easily making them ideal for business wear. Within our Fabric Shop you will find this lovely, long lasting Fabric in variety of lovely shades suitable for many Dressmaking projects. What is your favourite item in our Fabric Shop? As always, we look forward to seeing your pictures on our Facebook page.