Dressmaking

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...

Last night, Channel 4 screened the first of a new series by Dawn O' Porter about vintage clothes and Dressmaking Fabric called This Old Thing: The Vintage Clothes Show. Dawn is well known for her unique look and is an advocate for wearing vintage clothing, especially on her Twitter account. In a world where 'fast fashion' and 'high street fashion' are...

Whilst many of Britain's sports fans are waking up this morning full of disappointment following England's World Cup defeat against Uruguay last night, the good news is that on Monday one of the world's biggest sporting events is due to commence right here in England. The Wimbledon Championship is the oldest and the most prestigious tournament in the world of...

At the weekend I ventured out in the pouring down rain over to Liverpool and St George's Hall. The hall was holding a vintage fashion and textile fair with around 90 stalls. Most of the stalls were selling vintage clothing however one stall was selling vintage inspired fashion made from modern fabrics in a vintage style. There are a number...

If you are looking forward to the British summertime weather (which we seem to have had very little of so far!), you might be wanting your sewing projects to start reflecting that - with the bright sunshine come light and breathable Dressmaking Fabrics, summer dresses and clothing to keep you cool in the warmth. As I am off to the...

Now Awards Season has come and gone and many of the year's biggest film premieres are still a matter of weeks or months away, fashion fans all over the world with a thirst for celebrity style have turned their attention to the recent Costume Institute Gala, also known as The Met Ball. The annual event, held Sunday night at New...

When it comes to picking the perfect Wedding Fabrics for your big day, every bride wants to look her best in an exquisite gown, as well as her bridesmaids. Instead of buying off-the-rack garments, it might be worth looking at having your gowns handmade – and what better place to look for Bridal Fabrics than our massive selection available both...

A few months back I spoke about haberdashery products that my sister was planning on using for Cationic Chiffon Dresses her upcoming wedding in Cyprus. As well as making table decorations for the wedding reception, my sister wanted to have her bridesmaid dresses handmade in order to recreate a style of dress she already owned. To find her fabric I...

Here at Calico Laine, we are always adding new stock to our stores and website; in an effort to keep up with both fashion trends and the needs of our customers, we regularly update our stock with hundreds of new products. This includes lots of new Dressmaking Fabrics, and in today’s blog we’ll be talking about a few new ranges...

Easter is one of my favourite holidays of the year, and not just because it means I can eat chocolate all day! By Easter the sun is (hopefully!) warming up, the tulips are out and Spring is well and truly in the air. With the weather changing for the better and the extra long weekend, Easter is the perfect time...