Cotton Fabric

Intro Plain Cotton Poplin Fabrics are a versatile and popular choice for dressmaking, patchwork, and crafting projects. Crafted with 100% cotton, these fabrics are known for their durability, softness, and breathability. In this blog post, we will explore the many uses of Plain Cotton Poplin Fabrics and provide tips and tricks for working with them in your projects. Understanding Plain...

Intro When it comes to summer fashion, one fabric that never goes out of style is Floral Cotton Fabrics. The combination of vibrant floral patterns and breathable cotton material makes it the perfect choice for the hot and sunny days ahead. Let's dive into the world of Floral Cotton Fabrics and discover why they are the ultimate pattern for summer...

Lifestyle Plain Cotton Fabric

Intro With Spring fast approaching, It's the time of year to start looking to put away the winter wools and velvets, and make room for the lighter, breezier, and more vibrant fabrics that come with the spring season. The change in weather calls for a new wardrobe, making it an exciting time for dressmakers to create beautiful and unique garments...

The summer is such a cheerful and sociable time of year. The long warm evening encourages us to get out and do things, whether its trips away, family bbq's or meeting friends in your local beer garden. One thing is for sure, we all love having something nice and new to wear for such occasions and there is nothing better...

It’s that time of year again. We are starting to get a lot of new fabrics in, ready for a brand new season. Our Craft Cotton department is currently bursting full of new beautiful colours and patterns for you to take a look at. They are made from 100% cotton, which means they are of the highest quality, and perfect...

Everyone loves the feeling of a fresh towel. There's nothing more lovely than a brand new towel or bathrobe. Here at Calico Laine, we have been stocking high quality Towelling Fabrics for many years so you can have that brand-new feeling all year round. Towels Making your own towels is a great way to add that personal touch to your...

Dress fabrics come in all different weights, shapes, grains and sizes. This is partially why I love working in this industry, the choice is never ending and your options are limitless. This time of year it’s wise to choose dress making fabrics which are light weight and breathable in order to keep cool. If you’re lucky enough to be travelling...

Buy Fabrics Online for the summer Although we may have been having some horrendous weather this past week and the weather has made us think that it is more winter than summer, according to the forecast, more sunshine is on the way and we are expecting some nice sunny days next week. As well as a few hot summer...

As well as using our fantastic range of fabrics for dress-making, a lot of our customers like to use our products for making soft furnishing items for around the home. These include cushions and pillows, headboards for bedrooms, blankets, throws and so much more. In today's post, we will be covering how to make a simple 40-45cm square cushion for...