With the popularity of creating your own clothing items continuing to soar it is inevitable that the demand for high quality haberdashery items will follow. In order to achieve the most from your dressmaking projects it is important to ensure that you are choosing the correct haberdashery items to compliment your dressmaking projects. Good quality haberdashery items will ensure that you will achieve the most professional finish and high quality items. With our years of dressmaking experience we understand which haberdashery items are necessary to give your projects that special finishing touch.
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Various widths and colours are available in bias binding at Calico Laine.[/caption]
Bias Binding - to achieve a high quality, professional finish it is important to ensure that your edges and seams are neat and tidy. Bias Binding will eliminate raw edges and prevent fraying making this an essential item for dressmaking projects. We stock a wide selection of bias binding items including satin bias binding which is perfect for complimenting our satin dressmaking fabrics such as duchess satin and satin back crepe. If you are looking for a sturdy bias binding to stand up through repeated washing, our cotton bias binding is an excellent choice and is available in over 20 shades.
Interfacing - Interfacing is often used to provide strength and stability to garment edges and hems to give your finished product that professional touch. We stock a variety of sew-in and iron on interfacing, ideal for the hemming of trousers and skirts. Suitable for use with a variety of fabrics, our interfacing products are perfect for extending the life of your creations and are suitable for washing and dry cleaning.
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Dressmaking scissors are a must for any sewing box![/caption]
Dressmaking Scissors - whether you are a beginner or an experienced dressmaker, it is important to ensure that you are working with a pair of good quality dressmaking scissors. A good pair of scissors can make all the difference to your finished item by ensuring that you produce neat edges and a clean cut. We offer a variety of excellent quality dressmaking scissors from world renowned manufacturers including Janome and Fiskars. For those customers working within a budget we also offer a number of non-branded scissors which offer the same excellent quality and are real value for money.
Boning and Waistbands - for those designs which require that extra bit of lift and shape we stock a range of boning and waistbands. Our curved petersham is a product specially created for low waistline trousers and skirts, this is an easy to use product which requires no awkward tacking or gathering and won't leave your garments with any unnecessary pressmarks. Our polyester boning is ideal for stiffening ribs and garments, hoops and crinoline petticoats and is popular in the creation of wedding dresses.
Rulers - "measure twice, cut once", possibly the most important advice offered to any aspiring dressmaker. In order to achieve a precise cut and reduce wastage of your fabrics it is important to ensure that you are using a precise measuring device suitable for your particular project. We stock a range of Prym Omnigrid rulers which are renowned as being the most accurate types of rulers and cutting mats and are popular with dressmakers, quilters and crafters the world over.
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Sewing threads at Calico Laine come in a huge choice of colours.[/caption]
Threads - One of the most important items in a dressmakers kit is your thread. Most serious dressmakers will have a collection of threads in an array of colours ready to dip into at any time. Your thread should be of the same high quality as your fabrics, there is no point spending your hard earned money on top quality fabrics if you are going to use poor quality thread which will fray and break. We stock an enormous range of threads including the popular Gutermann Sew-All Thread, this 100% polyester thread is suitable for all dressmaking, tailoring and sewing projects. Our spun polyester Moon Thread is a versatile thread suitable for hand and machine sewing and can be used with an overlocker, with good reason this has been one of our best selling threads for many years.
Our full range of haberdashery is available to view online, if you have any queries regarding any of our products please feel free to give our expert sales team a call.
Until next time,
Calico Laine
Various widths and colours are available in bias binding at Calico Laine.[/caption]
Bias Binding - to achieve a high quality, professional finish it is important to ensure that your edges and seams are neat and tidy. Bias Binding will eliminate raw edges and prevent fraying making this an essential item for dressmaking projects. We stock a wide selection of bias binding items including satin bias binding which is perfect for complimenting our satin dressmaking fabrics such as duchess satin and satin back crepe. If you are looking for a sturdy bias binding to stand up through repeated washing, our cotton bias binding is an excellent choice and is available in over 20 shades.
Interfacing - Interfacing is often used to provide strength and stability to garment edges and hems to give your finished product that professional touch. We stock a variety of sew-in and iron on interfacing, ideal for the hemming of trousers and skirts. Suitable for use with a variety of fabrics, our interfacing products are perfect for extending the life of your creations and are suitable for washing and dry cleaning.
[caption id="attachment_5579" align="alignleft" width="150"] Dressmaking scissors are a must for any sewing box![/caption]
Dressmaking Scissors - whether you are a beginner or an experienced dressmaker, it is important to ensure that you are working with a pair of good quality dressmaking scissors. A good pair of scissors can make all the difference to your finished item by ensuring that you produce neat edges and a clean cut. We offer a variety of excellent quality dressmaking scissors from world renowned manufacturers including Janome and Fiskars. For those customers working within a budget we also offer a number of non-branded scissors which offer the same excellent quality and are real value for money.
Boning and Waistbands - for those designs which require that extra bit of lift and shape we stock a range of boning and waistbands. Our curved petersham is a product specially created for low waistline trousers and skirts, this is an easy to use product which requires no awkward tacking or gathering and won't leave your garments with any unnecessary pressmarks. Our polyester boning is ideal for stiffening ribs and garments, hoops and crinoline petticoats and is popular in the creation of wedding dresses.
Rulers - "measure twice, cut once", possibly the most important advice offered to any aspiring dressmaker. In order to achieve a precise cut and reduce wastage of your fabrics it is important to ensure that you are using a precise measuring device suitable for your particular project. We stock a range of Prym Omnigrid rulers which are renowned as being the most accurate types of rulers and cutting mats and are popular with dressmakers, quilters and crafters the world over.
[caption id="attachment_5580" align="alignright" width="125"] Sewing threads at Calico Laine come in a huge choice of colours.[/caption]
Threads - One of the most important items in a dressmakers kit is your thread. Most serious dressmakers will have a collection of threads in an array of colours ready to dip into at any time. Your thread should be of the same high quality as your fabrics, there is no point spending your hard earned money on top quality fabrics if you are going to use poor quality thread which will fray and break. We stock an enormous range of threads including the popular Gutermann Sew-All Thread, this 100% polyester thread is suitable for all dressmaking, tailoring and sewing projects. Our spun polyester Moon Thread is a versatile thread suitable for hand and machine sewing and can be used with an overlocker, with good reason this has been one of our best selling threads for many years.
Our full range of haberdashery is available to view online, if you have any queries regarding any of our products please feel free to give our expert sales team a call.
Until next time,
Calico Laine