Clothing from quilting cotton..is it ok?

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08-06-2012, 07:12 AM

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mommaB

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I think the salvage stamp has to do with fire retardency, but I would rather not have some chemical fire retardent put on the clothes the kids/ grandkids are wearing anyway!

08-06-2012, 07:19 AM

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Deborahlees

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bearisgray

That's what we used to 'live in' - feed, flour, and sugar sacks were made of cotton!

I'm still not sure why 'not suitable for children's clothing' is stamped on some selvages of smooth, woven cottons.

I think this could have something to do with the flamability issue for childrens sleepware.....somewhere I think there
is a law to protect children in their pj's......

08-06-2012, 07:25 AM

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Candace

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The only thing that would keep me from making clothing out of quilting fabric is the cost! I made a jumper from batik once and yes, it was cute, but it cost me a fortune.

08-06-2012, 07:28 AM

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Neesie

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I've made clothing from "quilting" cotton, for years. It's sooooo comfy!!! Just make sure you pre-wash, so that you don't end up with a wonky garment!

08-06-2012, 07:33 AM

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GrannieAnnie

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Originally Posted by kjohnson0523

I really want to make some children's clothing and the cotton prints are very cute but now I have reservations about using them. I have been reading a lot about not using quilting cotton to sew clothing. Are there any particular reasons for not using quilting cotton for sewing clothing?
Thanks
Kim

Cotton is cotton. Look in another store and you might very well find "quilting" cotton among the regular cottons.

08-06-2012, 07:36 AM

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bearisgray

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I also think the term 'quilting cotton' is so --------- (annoyed scream here) limiting!!!!

Last edited by bearisgray; 08-06-2012 at 07:39 AM.

08-06-2012, 08:15 AM

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kjohnson0523

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THANKS!! I appreciate your input. I really wanted to use some of the cute fabrics but like I said, after I did an online search, there is a lot of information about not using it. I am going to give it a try, some of those prints are too cute to pass up.
Kim

08-06-2012, 08:18 AM

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jfowles

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Go for it, nothing is better to put on than clean crisp cotton.

08-06-2012, 08:20 AM

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auntmag

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At last count I had made more than 50 scrub tops for my daughter from quilting cottons. The brightness fades a little but they wear well.

08-06-2012, 08:25 AM

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huntannette

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I`ve made many dresses with quilting cotton and thy are absolutely wonderfull.....so many beautiful colors and patterns....and thy stay like new after many washings....no problems at all...just more expensive than poly/cotton...just take them out of dryer before thy are completely dry....