Calico Laine

This week at Calico Laine we have been really busy adding a number of new items to our website. Each week we are going to write a blog entry highlighting some of our new arrivals and also covering what new items are due in to us. If you have been keeping up to date with our blog or follow us...

Pink patchwork fabrics at Calico Laine come in a number of stunning designs. One of the newest sections on our website and also one of the most eagerly anticipated! Patchwork fabrics at Calico Laine have always been extremely popular in store and because of this  we have decided to expand our extensive range to our new website. Generally speaking...

Here at Calico Laine, we sell all kinds of accessories for sewing, whatever your skill level. From beginners to experts, here are a few items that we feel are essential for anybody's sewing kit. Large quick unpick Seam Rippers - Also known as 'stitch rippers', 'un-pickers' and 'quick unpicks', these nifty little accessories are excellent for unpicking a mis-sewn seam, incorrect...

We're not too far away now from the festive season and with this in mind I'm going to talk about a number fabrics that are perfect for those big nights outs. If you follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages you may have already seen some of the images below. These fabrics where all made in house by Calico...

Net curtains have long been popular as a window dressing, and with good reason. Nets make the perfect addition to any room in which you wish for a little bit of privacy whilst retaining natural daylight. Net curtains are a fantastic alternative to blinds and are often more cost effective, particularly if bought in bulk. We carry a variety of nets, from...

When it comes to replacement zips there really is a huge choice available and it can quite easily become confusing. In my blog entry today I'm going to try and cover the different types of replacement zips and some of their intended uses. Hopefully by the end of this you may have a better understanding of replacement zips at Calico...

As it gets colder and colder towards Christmas and the end of the year, we are getting a lot of customers asking what fabrics we stock that would be suitable for making coats, shirts and other items of clothing to keep themselves and others warm over the winter. In today's blog post, we will be talking about several fabrics we...

If you're a keen sewer and dressmaker like me then you will more than likely have a large box that you keep your sewing supplies in. Recently I have added a number of new items to my Haberdashery box. This brings me on to the topic of my entry today - the latest new sewing items that are available here...

Bias is a very popular Haberdashery item and has been around for many many many years. In recent times making your own bias binding has become even more popular. There are various different ways to create your own bias, but the most popular techniques are the hand held bias tools by Prym and the bias making machine by Simplicity.  Shown...

Here at Calico Laine we often get asked why would you choose Net Curtains over ready made curtains or blinds, well in todays blog i am going to explain the benefits of Net Curtains. Net Curtains are a fantastic way to dress any window in the home, we have a wide variety of nets online ranging from heavily embroidered to...