Bridal Dressmaking

According to statistics in September 2016, the average cost of a wedding in the UK is £20,000. This is a great deal of money and one that a lot of people can't afford to spend but most people do not want to compromise on their dream wedding and therefore have to come up with ideas to reduce costs. One way...

At Calico Laine, we specialise in Dressmaking Fabrics. You'll find we supply wide variety of fabrics, linings, and trims for every occasion, whether it's an opulent gown for the evening or a summer dress for a lazy Sunday. Though we are officially in spring, the chill hasn't left the air so why no try keeping yourself warm with a garment...

Christmas is round the corner and New Years Eve is fast approaching, so why not create something special to wear with our range of Chiffon Fabric? Popular for use in dressmaking, this versatile fabric is a must have for the party season. Not only does it drape beautifully, we also stock it in a wide variety of colours from black...

When you are planning your wedding, one of the biggest decisions you will make as a bride is what wedding dress you will choose. There are two main choices before you pick your final gown and this is whether you are going to buy off the rack or have a dress custom made for yourself. Many brides are choosing to...

During the 80's and 90's it was quite common that if you were asked to be a bridesmaid for a friend you would be expected to wear a puffy sleeved taffeta gown with lots of frills which I am sure many of our customers will remember and cringe at when they see old photos. Bridesmaid dresses were made from traditional...

One of the most important pieces of clothing you will ever own and wear is a wedding dress. It is the one day that everybody will be looking at you and admiring your outfit, plus you will have lots of photos to remember it, so it is important to have something that reflects your style. With dresses in the shops...