When making childrens clothing there a various factors that need to be considered when designing a pattern and picking suitable fabrics. The fabric must be suitable for childrens delicate and sensitive skin, it should be machine washable as children are guaranteed to get messy when wearing them and going to the dry cleaners every time they need washing would be costly. The fabric must also be long lasting and durable and suitable to be worn by very active children. When choosing a Fabric that will be suitable for children's skin, Calico Laine offer both natural and synthetic fabrics that are both perfect for dressmaking. You will need fabrics that will allow moisture to breathe through them, but also ensuring children to stay dry and comfortable whilst being active. A few examples of natural fabrics are:
  • cotton
  • linen
  • wool
  • cashmere
  • silk
Synthetics are another choice for Dressmaking Fabric. Advantages of these fabrics are that they are stronger, less likely to shrink and generally less expensive than natural fabrics. Examples of these fabrics are:
  • polyester
  • acrylic
  • nylon
Here at Calico Laine we have a wide range of fabrics, both natural and synthetic, that are suitable for childrens clothing as well as a wide range of Children's Printed Fabrics. Our fabrics are available on this website and in store, and if you have any queries don't hesitate to contact us and a member of our team would be happy to help. If you have any comments about todays blog feel free to comment in the box below, and dont forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Calico Laine