Summer is round the corner and we are all holding out hope for a repeat of last years beautiful weather. If you are lucky enough to be jet-setting this year, you may want to pack a few handmade pieces for your holiday. We have a huge range of stunning holiday fabrics and, here at Calico Laine, we make it incredibly...
Although it may not feel like it with the weather at the moment, Summer will soon be upon us and it is time to bring out the summer sewing patterns. Here at Calico Laine, we are always bringing you the best Fabrics to keep you in style whatever the season. Floral Fabrics Floral prints are always a Summer go-to, they...
Spring is upon us and here at Calico Laine we love to keep you updated with the latest fabrics online. We are constantly updating our stock to bring in fresh colours and designs to suit your every mood and project. Whether you are a crafter or a dressmaker, there is always something new and different to inspire you. Printed Easy...
Dancewear fabrics have been a part of Calico Laine for many years. We offer everything from stunning lycras to sequinned numbers for the back row. We have everything you need to create professional finished dance costumes for any level. Lycra Lycra Fabric is the best go-to fabric for any kind of sport or dance wear. The 4-way stretch in lycra means...
Satin Fabric is one of the most common fabrics there is, I think everyone has heard the word. However, there are so many different types it can be hard to know which is right for your project. Here at Calico Laine, we offer a wide variety of satin fabrics to suit every project and budget. Satin is a luxurious polyester...
Here at Calico Laine, we are always updating our range of stunning Fabrics to bring you the latest trends. Spring is definitely in the air and we are loving that little bit of sunshine. Our brand new Spring Fabrics have got us all inspired for our next projects. Craft Cotton Fabrics We are particularly proud of our Craft Cotton Fabrics...
How are we already at week 4! After saying goodbye to Poncho-loving Ben, it is now time for technical week. 'Technical Week' means the contestants tasks will include the use of 'technical' or 'performance' Fabrics, designed for a particular property. Fabrics in this category can have waterproof qualities, high amounts of stretch, windproof and many more capabilities. This was a...
Personally I just love the Autumn, there's something very cosy about the crisp mornings and the nights slowly drawing in. Obviously the change of seasons naturally leads to a change in our wardrobes, although there's something bright and cheerful about creating a summer wardrobe I love using nice warm cosy Autumn Fabrics. People quite often assume Autumn and Winter fabrics...
Our Fabric Shop in Neston is one of the busiest outlet fabrics in the area and also comprises our bust mail order warehouse. Stretching over 4500 square feet our selection of goodies includes fabrics, haberdashery, crafts and so much more. Our Neston Fabric Shop is also open to the public so do feel free to come in and browse our...
Its been many years since we have experience such a glorious summer, to say its been over due is an understatement if ever there was one. One of the best things about a lovely hot summer is finally being able to get some wear out of our summer wardrobes. The summer trends this year have been exciting, fun and easy to...
