Calico Laine News

Are you planning your wedding? Helping a friend find the perfect wedding dress? Or are you simply following the current wedding season trends. Satin fabric is every wedding must have! Satin is a luxurious soft fabric, rich in colour and style, elegant in style. Satin fabric is naturally soft and sleek feeling fabulous against your skin, releasing a feeling of...

Dylon dyes  have been a popular fabric dye since the 1940's, Dylon have introduced many fabric dye products over the years it is not surprising that Dylon is a well known and trusted brand name in the fabric dye industry.  Calico Laine are proud to stock such a wide range of Dylon Dye products, we offer the full range of...

In today's throw away society it is too easy to simply discard items because the zip has failed, bring your clothing back to life by simply repairing them. You will be surprised how easy it is to replace a zip, how rewarding it can be and of course how quick and cheap replacing a zip really is. Don't throw your...

Bias Binding is an extremely popular and useful item to have in for any form of craft work, a wide range of Bias Binding tape colour and styles can be found in the Haberdashery department at Calico Laine. Within this blog we aim to provide readers with an introduction to Bias Binding, what Bias is made from, its uses and...

Traditionally tutus were used by ballet dancers to emphasize the elegance and flow in their dancing and posture. More recently tutuskirts have exploded onto the fashion scene bringing a burst of colour and attitude with them. Scater Girl Averil Lavigne inspired the tutu craze with her black, Gothic tutuskirt in her alternative fashion style. Tutus have truly made a come...

Dress making is both creative and rewarding; it is enjoyed by many people. Whether you indulge in dress making as a hobby, as part of your studies, or you are a fashion dress maker by profession - Dress Making is enjoyed at all levels. Dress making gives you the opportunity to explore new ideas and inspirations, allowing you to be...

Self cover buttons are the latest fashion craze, there an ingenious creation that shakes up the design of any outfit or accessory. Calico Laine stock both nylon and metal self cover buttons, in sizes ranging from 11mm - 38mm in diameter. Our self cover buttons are ideal for creating bespoke buttons, simply swap and change the fabric that goes over...

Gingham Fabrics Gingham fabric has a long history in the fabric and textile industry. Today Gingham fabric is a popular choice of fabric for dresses, uniforms, household linens such as curtains, tablecloths and more. Gingham fabric is characterised by its chequered patterns, here at Calico Laine we have a wide choice of gingham fabric colours and styles. The chequered designs...

Felt, baize and self adhesive felt are extremely popular fabrics. Here at Calico Laine our customers return time and again to purchase quality and affordable felt, baize and self adhesive felt from us. Calico Laine stock a wide range of felt and baize fabrics in a variety of colours to suit all needs. Our felt fabrics are perfect for craft...

Bra Extenders are a popular item here at Calico Laine, so much so that I have decided to write a blog about our extensive range of bra extenders, their qualities and uses. Bra extenders offer the flexibility and support for your bra, they can easily be hooked onto your existing bra strap to provide an extension relieving pressure and increasing...