What fabric can I use for baby toys and clothes?
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01-25-11, 01:04 PM
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What fabric can I use for baby toys and clothes?
I am relatively new to sewing but I would like to try making a few small things for my daughter who is 5 months old.
What fabrics are safe to use for a baby and what should I do to prepare the fabric?
I am not so much concerned about the flame retardant issue as I am about her ingesting dye from the fabric when she sucks on it or parts of the fabric coming off in her mouth.
Thank you!!
What fabrics are safe to use for a baby and what should I do to prepare the fabric?
I am not so much concerned about the flame retardant issue as I am about her ingesting dye from the fabric when she sucks on it or parts of the fabric coming off in her mouth.
Thank you!!
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01-25-11, 01:47 PM
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Hi and welcome to the forum! I make home decor things and haven't made clothes in ages, but if you go to a fabric store, like Joann's, they'll have a section just for baby fabrics. Here's a site that has a section that you can look thru for now (or buy from): Fabric.com baby
For the most part, I would think cottons and cotton blends are always good. I would pre-wash any fabric, probably at least twice. Stick to lighter colors and you shouldn't have dye run-off problems. When you wash it, if there is excessive dye washing out, either keep washing and rinsing or toss if it's really bad.
I can't see parts of fabric coming off as long as it's sewn well and don't add any buttons, bows or appliques that could come off.
For the most part, I would think cottons and cotton blends are always good. I would pre-wash any fabric, probably at least twice. Stick to lighter colors and you shouldn't have dye run-off problems. When you wash it, if there is excessive dye washing out, either keep washing and rinsing or toss if it's really bad.
I can't see parts of fabric coming off as long as it's sewn well and don't add any buttons, bows or appliques that could come off.
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I'd use a tight weave cotton or linen (pre-washed of course). Embroider eyes and mouth. DONOT use buttons,beads or ribbons for a baby. Just be sure it is machine washable. Babys love bright colours. My grandkids loved satin feeling stuff and remnants make a lot of nice toys. I would avoid "fuzzy" fabrics.
Have fun and just enjoy making them. That's the gift to yourself in making handmade gifts.
Have fun and just enjoy making them. That's the gift to yourself in making handmade gifts.
