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  1. Choosing Satin Fabrics

    Choosing Satin Fabrics
    Satin Fabric is one of the most common fabrics there is, I think everyone has heard the word. However, there are so many different types it can be hard to know which is right for your project. Here at Calico Laine, we offer a wide variety of satin fabrics to suit every project and budget. Satin is a luxurious polyester...
  2. New Spring Fabrics at Calico Laine

    New Spring Fabrics at Calico Laine
    Here at Calico Laine, we are always updating our range of stunning Fabrics to bring you the latest trends. Spring is definitely in the air and we are loving that little bit of sunshine. Our brand new Spring Fabrics have got us all inspired for our next projects. Craft Cotton Fabrics We are particularly proud of our Craft Cotton Fabrics...
  3. Knitting Wool for the Spring with Calico Laine

    Knitting Wool for the Spring with Calico Laine
    Spring is such a lovely time of year. The sun is beginning to come out and the days are getting a bit brighter. You may think this means your knitting projects get put away for the Winter, but there are plenty of knits you can create for the Spring months. Here at Calico Laine, we have plenty of Knitting Wool...
  4. Great British Sewing Bee #5 - Recycling Week

    Great British Sewing Bee #5 - Recycling Week
    We're going green this week with the Great British Sewing Bee! Using the theme of reduce, reuse, recycle; the contestants were asked to use re-purposed garments and fabrics for this weeks challenges. Reducing our waste when sewing is an important part of what we do. So much fabric ends up in landfills every year and we can all do our...
  5. Dress Fabrics at the Oscars 2019

    Dress Fabrics at the Oscars 2019
    Don't we all wish for our own red carpet moment? I know I do, and I definitely take advantage of any moment I can create this for myself. Occasion dresses can seem a bit daunting but with a little inspiration from the stars, anything is possible. Here at Calico Laine we have a stunning selection of Dress Fabrics for you...
  6. GBSB #3 - 70s week - Calico Laine

    GBSB #3 - 70s week - Calico Laine
    The 1970s, a decade of the style tribe and political rebellion. So what's the best way of celebrating this? On the GBSB of course! This week the GBSB contestants were tasked to create three 70s-inspired garments to encapsulate the varying styles. Flares The pattern challenge this week could not have been anything other than a good pair of flares. They...
  7. Choosing Scissors with Calico Laine

    Choosing Scissors with Calico Laine
    Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to their sewing kit, particularly with Scissors. The truth is, there is no right or wrong answer it's just what works for you. That being said, I have put together a few tips to help you make your choice. There are a few things to consider when choosing your equipment: the purpose, the fabric...
  8. The GBSB #2 with Calico Laine - Children's Week

    The GBSB #2 with Calico Laine - Children's Week
    How has a week gone by so fast? Children's week is already upon us, bringing three new challenges for our lovely contestants. This week they were tasked to create garments on a smaller scale, testing their precision and dexterity. This was definitely a fun and colourful episode to watch and all of us at Calico Laine loved it! Cotton Jersey...
  9. The Great British Sewing Bee #1 - THAT Jumpsuit!

    The Great British Sewing Bee #1 - THAT Jumpsuit!
    The Great British Sewing Bee is finally back! Our team here at Calico Laine have been clearing their Tuesday nights in preparation for the excitement to begin.The sewing bug is gripping the nation and we cannot get enough! The Wiggle Dress The contestants were thrown in straight away with the first challenge; the classic wiggle dress. This iconic dress curves...
  10. Choosing Net Curtains with Calico Laine

    Choosing Net Curtains with Calico Laine
    Net Curtains have fallen off the trend radar over recent years; but there are ways to bring these timeless designs into your home in a fresh pretty way. Here at Calico Laine, we have a stunning range of designs to suit every taste. We offer drops ranging from 36" through to 90", so no matter your space we will always have...

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