How Do You Choose Fabric For Soft Toy Making?
Different fabrics have different qualities for soft toys and can impact on the durability of the toy and the enjoyment of it by the owner. This article provides some tips to consider when selecting the right fabric for your soft toys. • Use cotton for softness and washability. Cotton is a very versatile fabric that comes in a wide range of colours and patterns. It is easily washable, which is great for keeping toys clean and its softness and non-scratchy texture make it pleasant to handle. In terms of the weight of cotton, consider using: • Lightweight cotton for doll clothing and small nursery and stroller toys • Heavyweight cotton for large toys and dolls • Cotton yarn for knitted or crocheted toys is excellent too • Consider fake fur for teddy bears and toy animals that would appear more realistic with this fabric. It can be less easy to sew and care needs to be taken if the backing is knitted as this can stretch out of shape with handling. It is also more expensive than simple fabr
• Use cotton for softness and washability. Cotton is a very versatile fabric that comes in a wide range of colours and patterns. It is easily washable, which is great for keeping toys clean and its softness and non-scratchy texture make it pleasant to handle. In terms of the weight of cotton, consider using: • Lightweight cotton for doll clothing and small nursery and stroller toys • Heavyweight cotton for large toys and dolls • Cotton yarn for knitted or crocheted toys is excellent too • Consider fake fur for teddy bears and toy animals that would appear more realistic with this fabric. It can be less easy to sew and care needs to be taken if the backing is knitted as this can stretch out of shape with handling. It is also more expensive than simple fabrics like cotton. • Choose felt for ease of use. Felt is a very common fabric for home sewn toys. It is easy to work with and is soft to touch. It moulds easily, stretches to fit shapes that you want and as it has no grain or nap, there
