Fabrics

  1. Make the Most of Your Money: Buying Fabrics in Bulk

    Make the Most of Your Money: Buying Fabrics in Bulk
    Intro In an era where do-it-yourself (DIY) projects and custom-made designs are increasingly popular, buying fabrics in bulk has become an attractive option for both hobbyists and professionals alike. At Calico Laine, we recognise the growing demand for quality fabrics at cost-effective prices, which is why we are proud to offer an extensive selection of bulk fabrics. Whether you're embarking...
  2. The Perfect Dressmaking Material: Lifestyle Plain Cotton Fabric

    The Perfect Dressmaking Material: Lifestyle Plain Cotton Fabric
    Lifestyle Plain Cotton Fabric
  3. Gingham Fabric: A Key Player in Dressmaking

    Gingham Fabric: A Key Player in Dressmaking
    Intro When it comes to dressmaking, the selection of fabric is a critical component in creating a finished product that is both stylish and comfortable. Among the many options available, Gingham Fabric has become a favourite of many dressmakers worldwide. Its simplicity, versatility and timeless appeal have propelled it to become a key player in dressmaking. Here at Calico Laine...
  4. The Art of Choosing Spring Fabrics for Beautiful Dresses

    The Art of Choosing Spring Fabrics for Beautiful Dresses
    Intro With Spring fast approaching, It's the time of year to start looking to put away the winter wools and velvets, and make room for the lighter, breezier, and more vibrant fabrics that come with the spring season. The change in weather calls for a new wardrobe, making it an exciting time for dressmakers to create beautiful and unique garments...
  5. How to make a Wreath - Calico Laine

    How to make a Wreath - Calico Laine
    Here at Calico Laine we like to share our creations that we have made using Fabrics and wreath bases that can be purchased online or inside our two stores, based in the North West. We also hold demonstrations for our loyal customers, so we can share all of our ideas with each other, after customers buy the supplies from Calico...
  6. Summer Fabrics at Calico Laine

    Summer Fabrics at Calico Laine
    The summer is such a cheerful and sociable time of year. The long warm evening encourages us to get out and do things, whether its trips away, family bbq's or meeting friends in your local beer garden. One thing is for sure, we all love having something nice and new to wear for such occasions and there is nothing better...
  7. Dressmaking Fabrics at Calico Laine

    Dressmaking Fabrics at Calico Laine
    In recent years Dressmaking has become more fashionable and has allowed people all over the UK to express their creative side. Here at Calico Laine we have always stocked a wide variety of high quality Dressmaking Fabrics. This leads me onto the topic of todays blog, you guessed it Dressmaking. I'm going to go into a little more detail about...
  8. Bridal Fabrics at Calico Laine

    Bridal Fabrics at Calico Laine
    Shopping for the perfect Bridal Fabrics can be an exciting part of preparing for your special day and here at Calico Laine, we have a fantastic range of materials to ensure you have the best options for all of your bridal Dressmaking! One of the favourite Bridal Fabrics that is more traditional choice for creating bridal garments is Duchess Satin...
  9. Everything you need to know about zips

    Everything you need to know about zips
    Zips are an essential everyday Haberdashery item used primarily for closing the gap between two pieces of Fabric. Zips have a wide range of uses, on coats, shoes, bags and much more. With its multitude of uses zips need to be vigilant, Calico Laine stock a wide range of zips to suit every purpose. Although, how do you know what...
  10. Calico Laine - Fabrics

    Calico Laine - Fabrics
    It has been a while since we gave you an update on what has been going on with Calico Laine, as always we have been very busy behind the scenes updating our website and providing new Fabric lines for our customers. As most of you will know we have always been one of the biggest UK Fabric retailers online for...

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