Calico Laine News

When seasons change different Dressmaking Fabrics become more popular with our customers. A garment for a specific time of year will mean you need to focus on weight and thickness of materials. This is why different Dress Fabrics are popular in different seasons. At this time of year people are still thinking about keeping warm and comfortable in fashionable pieces...

The zip fastener or ‘clasp locker’ has been used for many years in dress making and haberdashery and its use has evolved over this time as well as its name with it commonly being referred to as zip, zipper or fly. The functionality and design of the zip has made it a popular choice in securing fabric together. It is...

When talking about Wedding Fabric it's very easy to get caught up in a multitude of Bridal Fabric such as our versatile satin back crepes or luxurious duchess satin but there is more to wedding fabric than just bridal gowns and bridesmaids dresses. You can add drama and elegance to any venue with all sorts of wonderful fabrics and an eye for detail...

Here at Calico Laine based in Cheshire, we stock a good range of zips for your dressmaking and sewing projects. These include both open end and closed end zips which can be used for a variety of projects. It can be easy to Buy Zips for small dressmaking projects in local haberdashery stores however it is not always as easy to find...

There's nothing more satisfying than creating a brand new dress for your or your family or friends. Dressmaking is an amazing craft to take up that is not only fun but can also be really beneficial when you see how great it is to make your own dresses. This is why we make sure we always provide the best dress...

Christmas is the perfect time of year to pop the question with people up and down the country celebrating the holidays as newly engaged couples. As soon as New Year hits, brides will be keen to start planning their upcoming nuptials. Here at Calico Laine, we can help with the planning with our beautiful range of Wedding Fabrics. Whether you...

Whenever we think about the perfect winter fabrics our minds always end up in two places: wool and tartan. While we know that tartan is more of a pattern rather than a fabric, we still think it brings up gorgeous ideas about designs and outfits that we can create with that familiar Scottish pattern. Tartan - the perfect winter fabric...

When you Buy Zips online with us you should take a look at our recently added range of new quality continuous zipping come into stock here at Calico Laine. This new zipping comes in a range of unique eye-catching colours and includes matching zip pulls. We have always had this zipping in darker shades so we thought a brighter shade...

When it comes to New Year, people like to make resolutions about giving up things such as drink and unhealthy food. Instead of giving up something this year, I think it would be a great idea to start something new. It is always rewarding having a hobby and Craft projects are a great hobby to begin in the New Year...

This year is coming to an end  and for those getting married next year who haven't got their gown sorted its now time to start thinking about Bridal Fabrics that you may use for the style of dress you want to have for you and your bridesmaids. If your anything like me, a complete perfectionist you will want to have...