Calico Laine

Over recent years, consumers have been turning their backs on mass produced high street designs for a number of reasons, particularly due to economic and ethical concerns. As a result, the demand for handmade, bespoke items has seen a steady rise with many customers returning to dressmaking as a much loved and useful pastime. Many customers, old and young alike...

Here at Calico Laine, we know many of you are talented dressmakers, designers and seamstresses and we believe that many of our customers would love to benefit from your knowledge and expertise, which is why we are always on the lookout for guest bloggers to write about your experiences as a dressmaker. We are currently looking for a dressmaker to...

Although it is one of the oldest textile arts, sewing is still one of the most loved pastimes there is and continues to grow in popularity from generation to generation. Whether you are a professional seamstress or somebody who enjoys sewing for purposes of rest and relaxation, every sewer needs a kit bursting with accessories to help you make the...

There are so many different types and brands of scissors available on the market now, it can sometimes be a little confusing as to what brand or type of scissors to buy. Today I am going talk all about the range of scissors we offer here at Calico Laine and also the different brands. Prym Scissors at Calico Laine. Regular...

Halloween fabrics at Calico Laine. Halloween is an enchanting time of year for adults and children alike and continues to grow in popularity year on year. Not only is Halloween an exciting event, it is the perfect time of year to express your creative side by exploring your dressmaking and crafting talents. Celebrated on the evening of October 31st...

One of our best selling items for home decor has always been the net curtain. Net curtains are a fantastic way to dress any window and with our exceptional range of choice you will be sure to find something to suit your tastes. Net curtains are a stylish alternative to other types of window dressing with many added benefits. Net...

When we talk about cords there really is a huge choice available it can quite easily become confusing. Here at Calico Laine we offer a number of different cords for a whole host of different applications. In todays post I am going to go through the range that we offer and some of their potential uses. Rayon Cords at Calico...

Taffeta is a beautiful quality fabric and can be used for many dressmaking projects. At Calico Laine we sell a German made high quality taffeta that is a perfect weight for dressmaking with. When you shop around and look at different taffeta there is a real mix of different qualities out there. When looking at taffeta for dressmaking with you...

Are you a keen sewer or dressmaker? Do you make lots of your own clothes or do lots of alterations? Have you ever thought about writing down your experiences as a dressmaker? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for people to become guest bloggers on our blog page. We would love you to blog...

Whether you are a keen dressmaker, sewer or seamstress there are always essential items that you will require in your sewing box. Today I am going to go through some of the most essential  items that I have in my sewing arsenal! Fiskars Scissors at Calico Laine. Scissors - A real must have item, my scissors, get used every time...