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  1. Printed Satins and Chiffons for Kimono Cover Ups

    This year, we seem to have been fairly lucky with the weather and have had a few weeks of hot and sunny weather. Now is the time that people usually go on holiday but even if you aren't going away you can still get out your summer clothes and Dressmaking Fabrics to make the most of the heatwave we are...
  2. Vintage Dressmaking Fabrics

    Last night, Channel 4 screened the first of a new series by Dawn O' Porter about vintage clothes and Dressmaking Fabric called This Old Thing: The Vintage Clothes Show. Dawn is well known for her unique look and is an advocate for wearing vintage clothing, especially on her Twitter account. In a world where 'fast fashion' and 'high street fashion' are...
  3. Met Ball Fashion

    Last week saw celebrities gathering for the annual Met Ball in New York. Formally known as the Costume Institute Gala or Met Gala, the ball is a fundraising event to raise money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute as well as being the official opening for the annual fashion exhibition at MOMA. It is attended by A list...
  4. Using Microfibre in Dressmaking!

    Here at Calico Laine we now have a huge choice of Dressmaking Fabrics available, so it can be a difficult decision as to what is the right Dressmaking Fabrics for your needs. One of our most popular Dressmaking Fabrics is Microfibre, as it is soft and luxurious, and provides a beautiful drape when made into garments. Microfibre is known for its silky ‘peachskin’...

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