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...
I don't think there is anything more satisfying than walking out in something you've carefully manufactured yourself, from scratch. That feeling of accomplishment and knowing that your garment is totally unique is so rewarding. It's even better when people start complementing your work and you get to proudly announce its all your own handy work. Dressmaking really is gratifying. Whether...
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...
The competition is heating up as we get closer to the Sewing Bee semi-final. This weeks episode celebrates the best of British and Irish textiles, educating us on the rich history of our country's relationship with fabric. Each challenge was a real step up for the contestants, whilst still bringing us stunning fabrics and innovative design. All the contestants have...
So even though the Winter is coming and Summer appears to have slipped through our fingers once more, Linen Fabric would seem an odd material to buy as we enter the Autumn. However, some of you, like me, may be thinking ahead for next summer. Its so nice to have a summer holiday to look forward to. Some of you...
Blades Linen Fabric With the weather getting colder and more wet going into the end of September you may not automatically think of buying Linen Fabric for your dressmaking as this is more of a summer fabric. Some of you however may be going away on holiday to get some much needed winter sun and this material is ideal...
Linen Fabric is one of the most popular products in our dressmaking collection. Most popular during the warmer months of summer, Linen Fabric is renowned for it's coolness and is utilised during higher temperatures to keep the wearer cool and fresh. Ideal for creating lightweight clothing and undergarments, Linen Fabric is still as popular as ever during the winter as...
One of our most popular fabrics that we sell during the warmer months of the year is our Linen Fabric. This lightweight cloth is available in a beautiful range of colours, perfect to suit anyone's tastes and style. Even with its lighter weight, it still drapes beautifully and looks fantastic when made up as a full skirt - I personally...
Whatever type of Fabric you are looking for Calico Laine strive to bring you the widest choice of quality fabrics on the market from Polyester and Viscose to Linen and Cotton we have it all! Our range of Blades Linen is a stunning, natural fabric which can be used for many different dressmaking ideas such as skirts, trousers, jackets, tops...
