Chiffon

Now that we are in the swing of the British summertime, we are receiving more and more orders from customers who are visiting us both online and in-store, are seeking out the perfect Wedding Fabrics for their big day. Here at Calico Laine, we stock plenty of items that would be a great choice for such an occasion, and in today's blog...

As the days grow a little longer after the winter, we are seeing our first customers who are seeking out the perfect Dressmaking Fabrics for their wedding day coming to visit us in store. Here at Calico Laine, we stock plenty of items that would be a great choice for such an occasion, and in today's blog we'll be talking about a...

Although it may seem a bit early to be thinking of Christmas since we haven't even had Halloween yet, there are only 9 weeks left till the big day and that means the holiday season will soon be upon us. Here at Calico Laine we have been discussing our christmas work night out and what outfits we might be wearing...

Some of our most popular fabrics here at Calico Laine are our chiffon fabrics. With many different types and colours available, it can be a little difficult to make the right choice for your own dressmaking project. In today’s blog, I’ll be talking a little about some of the varieties that we have in stock, in the hope that we...

Chiffon is often used as a Bridal Fabric both past as present due to its unique flow and sheer appearance creating an elegant and feminine look for your special day. Here at Calico Laine we stock a variety of Chiffons including regular Chiffon, Extra Wide Chiffon, Cationic Chiffon and Georgette which are all perfect Bridal Fabrics. Chiffon is a great...

Chiffon Dressmaking Fabric is a lightweight , plain woven sheer Dressmaking Fabric which is woven using a yarn twisted with alternate S and Z twist, this technique is what gives the Fabric it's stretch and slightly rough to the touch, crepe like texture. Chiffon is considered to be a luxurious Dressmaking Fabric and has been used in couture fashion since...

Here at Calico Laine HQ, we pride ourselves on stocking one of the largest collections of Dressmaking Fabrics available on the market today. Season after season, there are certain Dressmaking Fabrics which we can always be sure will sell out soon after they hit our shelves. One of those fabrics is Chiffon. Many people make the mistake of associating Chiffon...

It is very important choosing the right fabric for your perfect day. Fabric on your wedding day is not only for your dress but you need to include Bridal Fabrics for the bridesmaids, the groom, the grooms men and also the bridal accessories like table decorations. Theres a lot to think about and here at Calico Laine we sell a...

According to a fashion publication in Vogue, Pink is the colour of Summer 2014. Pink is a very popular feminine colour so this summer trend will be loved by all females. Here at Calico Laine we sell a lot of pink Dressmaking Fabrics that will be perfect for a little summer dress or a pretty skirt. All our Dressmaking Fabrics...

If you were watching the Golden Globes over the weekend, you might be feeling inspired to start sewing yourself a new dress - and if you're hoping to make that beautiful evening gown that you've always wanted, then first you'll want to choose what kind of dressmaking fabric you want to use. In today's post, we'll be talking about a...