Dressmaking Fabrics

This autumns work wear is a large part of the fashion scene. A suit does not have to be just for in the office, a casual tailored look is all the rage. So why not get creative with Dress Fabrics to create your own individual tailored style. Singer, Mary J Blige wears a tartan pencil skirt. A pencil skirt is the...

This weekend has been a big one for the fashion and entertainment industries with two of the biggest awards shows in the entertainment calendar taking place over the weekend. This bank holiday weekend saw stars of music and of the small screen taking to the red carpet for the MTV VMA Awards and the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards. As always...

Jessie J takes pyjamas to a whole new level. Sales of pyjamas at major retailers are soaring after top celebrities such as Nicky Hilton, Jessie J, have been seen out on the street sporting various pyjamas. Brushed cotton fabric is a very popular Dressmaking Fabric for making pyjamas as it is breathable and machine washable at a high temperature...

This last week has been a sad one for movie fans, with the untimely passing of comedy legend Robin Williams making headlines all over the world and for fans of Hollywood's golden era it was a double blow as we bid a fond farewell to legendary screen siren and classic fashion icon, Lauren Bacall. Ms. Bacall was one of an...

When I’m not working, I can usually be found doing something creative – it’s generally sewing! Having a number of friends who also sew is a great motivator, as well, and over the past few years we have become a sort of sewing bee. We all like to help out on each other’s projects, which can come in handy, and...

A big trend this Autumn 2014 is retro style fashion and here at Calico Laine we have the perfect Dressmaking Fabric that you will all be wanting and wearing. Rose and Hubble retro prints fabric is one of our new cotton prints that is great this season for recreating all the high fashion retro style trends yourself. The retro trend is...

This year, we seem to have been fairly lucky with the weather and have had a few weeks of hot and sunny weather. Now is the time that people usually go on holiday but even if you aren't going away you can still get out your summer clothes and Dressmaking Fabrics to make the most of the heatwave we are...

During the summer months, the item of clothing that features most in my wardrobe is the skirt. Skirts can be worn for any occasion including work and play and are a great way of smartening up your look. It can be daunting, attempting for the first time to incorporate skirts into your wardrobe but if you want to move away...

Today's tabloids and celebrity websites are buzzing with the news that heartthrob Ryan Gosling and hollywood sweetheart Eva Mendes are expecting their first child after 3 years of dating. So far we haven't seen any pictures of the mum-to-be with a baby bump as she has been denying rumours up until now but there is no doubt that she will...

Last weekend saw what is possibly the biggest music festival in the world take place at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset. Over the years, Glastonbury has given us many famous fashion moments with supermodels and Hollywood stars such as Kate Moss and Sienna Miller wading throughout the mud in their Hunter wellies year after year. Of course, Glastonbury is not only...