Tag Archives: Dress Fabrics

Starting a new dressmaking project can be quite daunting. There are so many decisions to make. The style, pattern, colour and most importantly, the fabric. Here at Calico Laine you will be spoilt for choice with Dress Fabrics, so unfortunately that may make your decision harder. However, our team are always on hand to help. We pride ourselves on our knowledge of current and upcoming trends. Choosing your Dress Fabrics A good starting point when it comes to choosing a colour for your dress fabric is to look to Pantone Colour of the Year. According to them, the colo… Read More

We all love getting dressed up for a Summer event; be it a wedding, the races or even a party of some sort. If the weather holds out (which we hope does this year) parties happen outside in the sunshine. Warmer weather means there are so many more style options available for that perfect occasion outfit. For those talented crafter's; making your own outfit can be a real pleasure, meaning you have a unique piece to show off! Here at Calico Laine, we have a huge array of Dressmaking Fabrics and patterns available for you to look and feel great. Summer Prints - Dress… Read More

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 to create your Oscars moment. Pretty Pastels - Dress Fabrics Pastels were definitely the colours of the night, with pretty sugary pinks and dusty blues dominating the red carpet. I am in love with Charlize Theron's Dior simple chic dress in a prett… Read More

With Christmas fast approaching many of us have started thinking about outfits for all the various social occasions we have scheduled in to celebrate the festivities. Whether it's your work night out, a lunch with your family or a new Christmas day frock then now's the time to start looking at patterns and Dress Fabrics in order make your outfit perfect. The majority of us have at least one reason to wear a nice dress over Christmas, the nice thing about looking for dress fabrics is that the choice and varieties are endless. There is nothing worse than turning u… Read More

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 abroad then you want garments made of cotton or other natural fibres. History of Cotton Cotton, silks and linen are the first fabrics which spring to mind when talking about summer weight dress making fabrics. These are i… Read More

Calico Laine specialises in Dress Fabrics and we find it extremely satisfying to offer such an exciting and fashionable assortment of fabrics that will fulfil your every wish! Every week we have AT LEAST one new material come in and so our range grows constantly adding to our already ginormous stock.   Our stunningly beautiful and ever expanding Dress Fabrics collection includes our gorgeous jardin summer prints, a fine selection of different chiffon fabrics and crepe fabrics just to name a few. If you are interested in taking a look at our impressive selection o… Read More

There's nothing more satisfying than creating a brand new dress for your or your family or friends. Dressmaking is an amazing craft to take up that is not only fun but can also be really beneficial when you see how great it is to make your own dresses. This is why we make sure we always provide the best dress fabrics in our store. Make sure you choose the right dressmaking fabric When you make your brand new dress, there is nothing better than finding amazing dressmaking fabric to use. With this in mind, we always make sure that we have top quality fabrics in our … Read More

In the last few weeks, many of our customers and ourselves have been enjoying Christmas nights out. It is the time of year when everyone likes to dress up and wear something special; many choosing to wear something with a bit of sparkle. When customers make their own outfits for the party season, they tend to buy Dressmaking Fabric in advance. This gives them time to make their garment without panicking and rushing; allowing them to make a quality item. Dressmaking Fabric for New Year's celebrations It is not only Christmas parties where people like to use Dressm… Read More

Its coming up to that time of year were festive parties and work celebrations are happening every weekend. These are the events you want to make a huge impression and look your best rather than your typical work look that you are seen in daily. However can you imagine turning up to your work party with the same dress on as one of your colleagues, now that would be a disaster. So why not create your own christmas party dress and stand out from the crowd! Here at Fabric-World we have a large range of Dress Fabrics that would be perfect for creating the perfect eveni… Read More

Here at Calico Laine we are aware that the cost of dressmaking can add up if you have a few different projects on the go at once and many of our customers may be working with a strict budget if they are buying for a business or a school. With this in mind, we aim to offer a range of fabrics at different prices points for all our customers but our focus is good quality Dress Fabrics at affordable prices. Dress Fabrics at affordable prices One thing that you do not want to do when you are working with a strict budget is compromise on the quality and finish of your … Read More