Comments on: Types of cotton fabric (120 examples) for making clothes

By: Sarina

Sarina — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 03:20:28 +0000

In reply to Kim. Hi Kim Definitely; quilting cotton is 100% cotton fabric - it will be thin so you can use 2 layers after prewashing it. Here is a Fabric mask tutorial on this site

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 23:28:27 +0000

Hi. Can I use regular cotton fabric like for a quilt, dress or napkins to make facemasks? The patterns refer to tea towels, t-shirts and 100% cotton but Im confused on what that means.

Thanks

By: sujan

sujan — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 10:56:35 +0000

Excellent!

By: Devi

Devi — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 16:31:31 +0000

Which is the best cotton fabric for stiching bra

By: Sarina

Sarina — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:23:27 +0000

In reply to Margaret Friel.

Hi Margeret
Yes, Pique cotton; I will add that, thanks – I have kitchen towels in this fabric – very absorbent . And school Uniform tops for my daughter

By: Margaret Friel

Margaret Friel — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 12:48:18 +0000

Why did you not mention cotton Piquet, a lovely cotton weave ideal for summer wear with lovely body & drape.

By: Sarina

Sarina — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 04:49:40 +0000

In reply to Lily. Hi Lily Cotton Jersey and sweatshirt jersey cotton (thicker one) can be used - for fabrics for kids wear this article maybe useful

By: Lily

Lily — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 16:11:20 +0000

Very informative! However what type of cotton can be used to make baby’s singlet(The stretchy one) ?

By: fabric bazaar

fabric bazaar — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 10:54:46 +0000

very useful article thanks your sharing

By: Sarina

Sarina — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:50:37 +0000

In reply to Jacob. Hi Jacob Cotton Twill and Flannel are sturdy warm cotton fabric that I have seen made into hoodies. Hope my reply helps

By: Jacob

Jacob — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 19:15:40 +0000

Which type of cotton is best for making heavyweight hoodies

By: Sarina

Sarina — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 06:37:09 +0000

In reply to David.

Hi David
Please check this post on Shirt fabrics – https://sewguide.com/best-fabrics-for-shirts/

By: David

David — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 06:33:35 +0000

Hi,
Which is best yarn count and ideal fabric weight for shirts.
Thanks,
David

By: Sarina

Sarina — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 01:32:48 +0000

In reply to Lee.

Hi Lee
Maybe a fabric from here https://sewguide.com/fabric-for-baby-clothes-childrens-clothes/
Best wishes

By: Lee

Lee — Sat, 17 Feb 2018 21:55:30 +0000

Hi there,
Thank you for this post! Based on your list of all the different types of cotton – here’s my question: I make ice-dyed fabric, accessories, home decor. I want to make double-sided baby blankets. I use a solid color fleece or flannel on one side, and my ice-dyed fabric is on the other side. I started with muslin but it didn’t feel soft enough. Then I tried flannel but it pilled like crazy. Which is the best cotton to use for the ice-dyed side? I need a cotton that 1) doesn’t pill, 2) is soft against baby’s skin. Also, part of my process is prewashing/preshrinking the fabric (in hot water) before dyeing, then the fabric needs to be washed in hot water to set the dye. After that, the finished product can be washed in cold water. But knowing all this, what’s the best cotton to use? Egyptian or Pima comes to mind but….it’s so expensive for a baby!

By: Sarina

Sarina — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:45:58 +0000

In reply to Nell. Organdie is a sheer cotton ( you can see through) so dont' think you can wear it as it is without a slip inside or a lining - like voile.Batiste is very lightweight and usually used to make comfortable loungewear. Cotton lawn and cotton rayon knits are all thin .Use rolled hemmer foot for edges and be careful with the iron with thin fabrics. Best wishes

By: Nell

Nell — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 18:26:38 +0000

I need to make some very light weight and thin cotton T-shirts and am asking which of these fabrics would be the best? Organdie or Batiste? I live in a very hot area so the thinner the better. And if there are any special sewing methods I need to know please include.
Thanks