Whenever we think about the perfect winter fabrics our minds always end up in two places: wool and tartan. While we know that tartan is more of a pattern rather than a fabric, we still think it brings up gorgeous ideas about designs and outfits that we can create with that familiar Scottish pattern. Tartan - the perfect winter fabric...
There isn’t anything more exciting to us at Calico Laine than bringing in new fabric, and that excitement is amplified when it gets to this time of year! Our new Christmas fabrics have reached our stores, and we’re loving thinking about all of the amazing creations that will come from them all. Our new winter fabrics The new winter fabrics...
I'm sure I'm in the minority but I just love this time of year. I love the cosy dark nights, the autumnal trees turning and the impending thought of Christmas. The kids have returned to school and our routines are finally back to normal which means its an ideal time to dig out our sewing machines and revamp our winter wardrobes. I...
This is my favourite time of year when it comes to fashion and creating your own garments as I am in love with the colours, trends and different styles that are around for the winter months. September is when we start getting in all our brand new Winter Fabrics which is a really exciting time for the staff here at...
Now we have bid a sad farewell to the summer our thoughts have turned to Winter Fabrics and new season dressmaking projects to keep ourselves and our loved ones warm through the cold winter months. Although I adore working on floaty summer dresses and tops during the warmer months, the change in season presents the perfect opportunity to experiment with a new...
As it gets colder and colder towards Christmas and the end of the year, we are getting a lot of customers asking what fabrics we stock that would be suitable for making coats, shirts and other items of clothing to keep themselves and others warm over the winter. In today's blog post, we will be talking about several fabrics we...
