Calico Laine

Zips at Calico Laine come in such a wide and varied range of different colours and sizes. In my entry today I am going to try and cover the range of zips that we offer here at Calico Laine and try to explain some of their uses. Open End Zips: These zips are typically found in jackets, cardigans and fleeces...

We sell a vast range of Dressmaking Fabrics available in many different colours, designs and compositions. Without fail, our stretch fabrics always prove to be incredibly popular whatever the time of year. Stretch fabrics are especially comfortable to wear and are popular for their ease of movement and figure hugging qualities. Our wide variety of stretch fabrics are popular for...

Jewellery making is a fun and relaxing hobby and is one of the most simple and effective Craft skills you can possess. By perfecting just a few basic skills, you will be well on your way to creating unique, statement pieces for yourself and for your friends and family. There are a number of benefits associated with creating your own...

We understand that for many, dressmaking can be an expensive hobby. However, we believe that those customers who may be working to a strict budget should still have access to a wide variety of high quality dressmaking fabrics. It is for this reason, that we created our Economy Fabrics range. This gorgeous range of dressmaking fabrics are all economically priced...

If you are a regular dressmaker or a keen sewer like me then you are bound to have favourite items that you like working with. In my entry today for Calico Laine I am going to talk through some of my favourite items! Dressmaking Scissors: I have to hide my scissors in my house and in the past people have...

Dressmaking is a popular hobby all year round and at Calico Laine we love all the different dressmaking fabrics for each season. Today I am going to go through some of our most popular fabrics and explain their content and also what they can be made into. Rose and Hubble Cotton Prints: These are perfect for summer dresses and make...

We talk a lot about dressmaking for women but of course it is not only ladies who appreciate the unrivalled pleasure of handmade clothing. Mens tailoring has dominated the fashion scene since the days of Louis XIV or Louis le Grand, as he was sometimes known. Determined for France to become the most influential country in the world, fashion was one...

Knitting for babies is one of the most joyful pastimes of all. Whether you are knitting for your own impending arrival, an adored grandchild or for your local baby unit, the delight and satisfaction of seeing a beautiful new bundle wrapped from head to toe in your lovingly crafted hats, bootees and cardigans is one of the most satisfying feelings...

Here at Calico Laine, we are always expanding our range of Net Curtains. Net Curtains are ideal for adding that element of privacy to your living space,  whilst retaining natural light. We stock a range of stunning designs including the very popular Buxton design - a 100% polyester curtain with an eye catching, swirling design which is guaranteed to bring...

With the popularity of creating your own clothing items continuing to soar it is inevitable that the demand for high quality haberdashery items will follow. In order to achieve the most from your dressmaking projects it is important to ensure that you are choosing the correct haberdashery items to compliment your dressmaking projects. Good quality haberdashery items will ensure that...