Clothing from quilting cotton..is it ok?
08-06-2012, 12:35 PM
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the flannels which are stamped ' not suitable for childrens clothing' is due to childrens pj's are treated with a flame retardent chemical (which by the way washes away after about 20 washes) so by law---because someone had a child injured or killed because their clothing started on fire- sued the manufacturer- so now any fabrics that manufacturers think might be used to make a child pj's put the warning on it to protect themselves-
if your country was not so (sue happy) we would not have to worry about all the stupid warnings on everything we purchase...but unfortunatly that's where things have progressed-
since the chemicals wash away after a while it really (to me anyhow) makes no sense-means nothing-
you can make kids clothes out of anything you want- just for crying out loud- keep them away from fires! any fabric will burn and or melt...and who really wants their kids sleeping in clothing saturated with chemicals?
if your country was not so (sue happy) we would not have to worry about all the stupid warnings on everything we purchase...but unfortunatly that's where things have progressed-
since the chemicals wash away after a while it really (to me anyhow) makes no sense-means nothing-
you can make kids clothes out of anything you want- just for crying out loud- keep them away from fires! any fabric will burn and or melt...and who really wants their kids sleeping in clothing saturated with chemicals?
08-06-2012, 01:55 PM
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Isn't it amazing? When I started making quilts, they were made of cottons sold for clothing sewing. There were no quilting cottons. I don't think the quilt police will be snatching clothing made out of the so-called quilting cottons.
08-06-2012, 02:19 PM
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Not trying to me mean or ugly here but that has got to be the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Many of us use all types of cotton for sewing and quilting. Cotton is one of the most manageable materials out there. I just make sure to prewash my cotton fabrics before sewing and/or quilting with it.
Yes, you can use quilting cotton as apparel fabric. The main thing to remember is that quilting cotton tends to be stiffer than apparel cotton. It isn’t particularly soft and has a stiff drape. It works best when made into structured garments. The fabric is sturdy and holds up through many washings. In general, quilting cotton makes very casual garments and is utterly adorable when made into simple little girl dresses. You’ll find that sewing with this fabric is incredibly easy. It’s easy to cut, doesn’t slip and slide, it holds a crease and irons nicely. See why it’s popular with quilters and sewers alike?
Whoever is passing that information on that you can't use quilting fabric to sew clothes with knows jack about fabrics IMHO.
Personally I can't wear clothing that has a blend in it and has to be 100% cotton and everyone around here that I know of uses what is coined I suppose as quilting cotton fabric to make clothes as well.
Yes, you can use quilting cotton as apparel fabric. The main thing to remember is that quilting cotton tends to be stiffer than apparel cotton. It isn’t particularly soft and has a stiff drape. It works best when made into structured garments. The fabric is sturdy and holds up through many washings. In general, quilting cotton makes very casual garments and is utterly adorable when made into simple little girl dresses. You’ll find that sewing with this fabric is incredibly easy. It’s easy to cut, doesn’t slip and slide, it holds a crease and irons nicely. See why it’s popular with quilters and sewers alike?
Whoever is passing that information on that you can't use quilting fabric to sew clothes with knows jack about fabrics IMHO.
Personally I can't wear clothing that has a blend in it and has to be 100% cotton and everyone around here that I know of uses what is coined I suppose as quilting cotton fabric to make clothes as well.
I agree with this 100% have used quilt prints for blouses, camp shirts and even long circle skirts some fabrics might make the skirts hang better but I loved the print too much, I have even used them for costuming.... I would dare to say anyone who says not to use them for garments is severely misinformed!
08-06-2012, 02:23 PM
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I gave my neighbour some quilting cotton for dresses for her "Down Syndrome" sister, she needed them to be cottons as her sister doesn't like man make fibres. The dresses she made out of them were gorgeous, she is a proficient Dressmaker, and her sister loves them. She hasn't mentioned any problems with them and that was 2 - 3 years back!
08-06-2012, 02:26 PM
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I think it may say that because it's not fire retardant like I think fabric actually sold for children's stuff is supposed to be. It's just to prevent lawsuits, I'd imagine.
I look at it this way, that cloth has held up in quilts for years so I would think it would be fine for kid's clothes.
I look at it this way, that cloth has held up in quilts for years so I would think it would be fine for kid's clothes.
08-07-2012, 04:16 AM
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Bigsister, I like to iron! Not kidding, I really do. I do not iron items like our grandmothers did like sheets and pillow cases or underwear, but I do iron shirts, pants, skirts just to make them look crisp and fresh. Guess I learned early that I could make money from ironing and I never lost the drive. Any way, one reason some may not want to use quilting fabric is that the frequent washing may result in fading to some extent but if you have lots of fabric, use it. I have made lots of kids clothing of 100% cotton and they did just fine.
08-07-2012, 04:28 AM
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Our mothers also spent and inordinate amount of time with the iron, the sprinkling bottle and bent over an ironing board. I say use all cotton if you don't mind spending one day a week ironing. I have better things to do.
08-07-2012, 04:50 AM
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I have made my grands many, many, outfits with quilting cotton and not only are they adorable but they wear beautifully. My dl says the outfits are their favorites and I think it is because they breath, being 100% cotton. If taken out of the dryer immediately wrinkling is not a major problem.
08-07-2012, 05:15 AM
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I know I sound like a pessimistic old lady (which I am) but remember "quilting cotton" and quilting products are a very big business right now and the ad people know just which button to push to get you to buy their product. If we can buy gadgets for quilting at places like Harbor Freight, we shouldn't feel guilty about buying fabrics for our quilts from another section of the fabric store, or made to feel that we have to go to the LQS in order to make a beautiful, useful quilt. We all really need to use our well earned common sense.
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