Dressmaking Fabrics

This winter tartan fabric has made a huge comeback in every way. People are wearing garments, footwear and accessories all with a tartan design. This is a trend that comes and goes every year and never goes out of fashion with many high street stores and top end designers. Here at Calico Laine we always notice this Dress Fabric become...

This month, one of the most successful motion pictures of all time is back in movie theatres. As Gone With The Wind prepares to celebrate its 75th Anniversary, cinemas around the world will once again welcome fans of this timeless classic set during The American Civil War. Based on the 1936 novel by Margaret Mitchell the epic tale follows the...

Crepe is one of the most popular Dressmaking Fabrics to a range of people including many high end fashion designers. Crepe has such a fabulous appearence and crisp texture that can create the best of garments for any occasion. It is a very heavy fabric that creates comfort, a feminine drape and a distinct elegance which is why its worn...

With the end of October comes halloween, so if you haven’t started already, it is time to look for Dress Fabrics to use in your costumes! Whatever you and your family are dressing up as this year, you are bound to find everything you need here at Calico Laine. Our spooky Halloween fabrics are great for scary costumes. Our first...

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...

Over the last few years we have seen design house Alfred Angelo creating dresses from gorgeous Dressmaking Fabrics for the walt disney company in disney's fairy tale wedding collection. With the popularity of Frozen in the last year or so it was inevitable that they would create a dress with a frozen theme and this has been hotly anticipated by...

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...

Since Disney’s smash hit movie, Frozen, was released last year, we have been inundated with customers looking for Dressmaking Fabrics to make their own versions of the outfits that the two female leads, Queen Elsa and Princess Anna, wear in the film. As an avid costume-maker and Disney nerd myself, I have been all too happy to help these customers...

Cilla was one of the most famous faces in music during the sixties. This week, the long awaited the three part ITV drama, Cilla, starring Sheridan Smith will finally hit our television screens and we cannot wait to step back in time and explore the fashion, music and Dressmaking Material of this particularly exciting and fashion influencing decade. Cilla...

Some of the most frequent customers we have are brides-to-be, visiting us in search of the perfect Bridal Fabrics to make or have made into their dream gowns and bridesmaid dresses for their big day. We are always happy to help any customer with their fabric choices, especially when it is for a special occasion - after all, most people...