Dress Fabric

Lace Fabric is currently very fashionable with different variations and colours seen on the catwalk for several years now. The trend looks to remain for the foreseeable future too. What we currently see on the catwalk and in fashion magazines are very modern takes on a timeless traditional style. Lace fabric was first regarded as fashionable as early back as...

This week we have received a number of deliveries featuring new Dress Fabrics. It is always quite exciting to get new material and customers love to see what new additions we have in stock through our website and Facebook page. This week, one of the most interesting fabrics that have been added to our velvet range are extra heavy crushed...

It may only be the beginning of august but the school holidays are flying by and before we know it the start of a new school year will begin. The price of school uniforms has increased dramatically over the years with many parents opting to buy Dressmaking Fabrics to make their own or buy the fabric in bulk to pass on to a...

Well, it is officially summer but we haven't really had much of a summer so far. With a lot of rainy days it has been fairly depressing weather wise but it has been forecast that we are due to have a heat wave in the next few weeks so fingers crossed. For those of you who aren't waiting for the...

We often find that many of our customers here at Calico Laine like to buy stretch Dressmaking Fabrics due to their ability to create a comfortable fit in a garment. Stretch fabrics usually feature a small amount of spandex in them which give the fabric the ability to move with your body which makes it comfortable when it is worn. Stretch...

This week we have had a lot of customers coming into our Liscard branch to purchase gingham Dress Fabric for making school dresses and skirts for the summer term. Back when I was at school, we just bought our school dresses from the local uniform shop however it seems that Mum's are getting a bit more creative and making their...

It is important that when you are dressmaking, that you choose the correct Dress Fabric for making your garment. If you pick a lightweight fabric, you may wish to also use a dress lining as a second layer to make sure that the item cannot be seen through or to keep you warmer in the colder weather. There are many...

Whether you are about to start creating your first ever garment or you are an experienced dressmaker who is commissioned to make a collection of evening gowns or bridesmaids dresses, we are sure to have at least one thing you will need and everything you want! Here at Calico Laine we are extremely passionate about selecting high quality and affordable...

If you are similar to me and like your belongings to be both unique and catered to your own individual taste, you might find that you make a lot of things for yourself using our fabric here at Calico Laine, from clothing to soft furnishings and other decorations around your home. I have sisters who are not into sewing, but...

The weather seems to finally be getting better here where Calico Laine is located in the North West of England, thank goodness! I just can't wait for it to be sunny and warm, and I am counting down the days until the summer vacation that I have booked with my family and best friend later this year. In preparation for...