Sewing my own crib set– help find matching fabric +BQ?
http://www.etsy.com/listing/67227797/bloom-in-orangepink-by-studio-e-5-fat
I love this collection of fabrics and I think they would be cute for my little girl’s crib bedding. I bought a mini-crib (Davinci Annabelle mini crib in espresso) so finding bedding to fit that I love would be difficult anyway. I want to find a few other fabrics that match those listed above. I originally wanted an oriental/cherry blossom theme.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/63058604/981-japanese-kimono-bamboo-cherry?ref=sr_gallery_13&ga_includes%5B0%5D=tags&ga_search_query=cherry+blossom+fabric&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=13&ga_facet= this one doesn’t I know but I love it
Bonus Question: which fabric of those should I use for the crib skirt, the mattress, the mattress pad sheets, the bumper, curtains, valence, diaper holder… In your opinion?
I really don’t like the feel of cotton. I don’t like when my hands hit my shirt, I don’t like when I’m laying in bed and I move my leg which causes it to brush against the sheets, I just don’t like it. Do organic cotton or bamboofabric or other types of fabric feel differently?
gloria answers:
Bamboo is softer. I wonder if you are touching 100% cotton or a polyester/cotton blend. The blends feel itchier. Or if your shirts are cheap quality cotton and your sheets low thread count. How do you feel about towels? They are also cotton.
Any particular way to wash and care for bamboo sheet sets? Is it okay to use fabric softener on them?
Sheets, not towels, but thanks.
gloria answers:
The only thing I use on ALL of my laundry are soap nuts. They are truly the purest most natural way of cleaning your fine fabrics(especially bamboo). Best part is that they naturally soften so there is not need to buy fabric softener, but if you NEED something, white vinegar does the trick. Add it to the load and it doesn’t leave a smell.
Cathy
http://www.letsbegreentogether.com/soapnuts.html
I really don’t like the feel of cotton. I don’t like when my hands hit my shirt, I don’t like when I’m laying in bed and I move my leg which causes it to brush against the sheets, I just don’t like it. Do organic cotton or bamboo fabric or other types of fabric feel differently?
