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Well Christmas is fast approaching, so now is the time to start thinking about what you need to make this Christmas extra special. It seems every year Christmas is getting more and more expensive, so why not turn your hand to a bit of Craft? Add that special touch this year by making presents for the special people in your life. Here...

Here at Calico Laine we specialise in Dressmaking Fabrics. We have over 60 different sections showcasing all the different options available in Dressmaking Fabrics. From within these sections we have all the different colours available and sizing options. Our Fabrics sections is one of our best sellers and with hundreds of different materials and colours you will have plenty to...

In this blog we are going to talk about Curtain Lining and the many variations of it. Curtain Linings have a variety of uses, but mainly it is used to keep light out and also keep warmth in. At Calico Laine we stock a variety of different Curtain Linings for use at different times of the year. Listed below I...

Here at Calico Laine this Halloween we have a wide range of fabrics to suit your every need, be it for a fancy dress costume or maybe you want to create your very own haunted house, our materials are ideal for a variety of uses. All our fabrics are of the highest quality and from the best possible sources so...

The main use of Blackout lining is to block out the natural sunlight entering a room. Calico Laine stock quality 100% opaque heavy duty blackout lining available in an off white. Blackout lining can easily be sewn to the back of curtains to provide a lining that will block out any light when the curtains are drawn. Blackout linings are...

Gingham Fabrics are light and airy, perfect for the summer months! Keeping you feeling cool and fresh in the sun. Gingham fabrics are perfect for making school uniforms, kitchen curtains, tablecloths, napkins and much more. The traditional square coloured Gingham pattern is bold, fresh and inviting,  perfect for the home. Quality Gingham fabrics are available at low prices from Calico...

Calico Laine have a wide range of Acrylic Jewel Stones available at incredibly low prices, we have acrylic jewels in every colour of the rainbow! Shiny acrylic stones, Matt acrylic jewels we have a wide variety of acrylic stones to choose from. Calico Laine pride ourselves in our wide range of quality items we have available to buy at low...

Calico Laine have a wide range of scissors to suit all needs - Pinking Shears, Dressmaking Scissors, Childrens Scissors and much more. We only provide the highest quality and well known scissor brands in the industry, such as Fiskars and Janome. Scissors are an essential everyday item, whether you are using them for the children's craft projects, cutting a line...

Cords are one of the most multi purpose, versatile haberdashery items available. Cords are extremely popular here at Calico Laine. We stock a wide range of cord in all lengths, thickness and colour to suit all our customers needs. Every sewing draw should contain a length of cord, whether you are a dress maker creating a draw string finish, a...

Beaded Fringing are great for adding an extra touch of glamour to the edges of curtains, cushion covers, blinds and much more. Why settle for ordinary run of the mill curtain edges when you can "Glam up" your look to suit your mood! Beading Fringing provides a great way to add your own personal touch to your accessories making them...