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From: guppie
Date: 03-29-2006, 09:39 PM (1 of 13)
A friend asked me to make her a half slip in cotton. She has severe allergies and asthma, cannot handle synthetics next to her body, and says she isn't a 'silk person' (too bad because I am!). I am not that well versed in cottons yet to be able to make the appropriate choice of fabric for her but she's leaving it to my discretion. I am desperate for some suggestions and where to find them. I frequently (well, most of the time) buy my fabrics online, but I know more about wool, silk, rayon to be able to know what I'm buying. Cotton? I'm lost!  Any help would be greatly appreciated! Cathy
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User: guppie
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From: esrun3
Date: 03-29-2006, 10:21 PM (2 of 13)
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I haven't made cotton slips but I would think a lightweight cotton or even a handkerchief linen would work. Just be sure to prewash so it shrinks before you make it. I'm sure others will be along before too long to give their thoughts too.
Lyn
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 03-29-2006, 10:41 PM (3 of 13)
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I'm a cotton person only too. (darn allergies) Just a light weight cotton, you can get the prettiest white on white patterns in cottons these days. (beige too). Wash it in FRAGRANCE FREE detergent (All Free is great), Downey Free and Bounce Free. (I use them all and have NO problems). Make sure there aren't any pets around to leave hairs. Just make it the same as you would if it were any other fabric. Yeah too bad about the not a silk person. She could wear silk too....I do... 
Chrys
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From: Kaitlinnegan
Date: 03-29-2006, 11:39 PM (4 of 13)
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I've never worked with it, but supposedly cotton batiste is good for things like this. It's very light weight. Unfortunately, the batiste they sell at the Joann's here is actually a cotton poly blend, so watch out for that! Good luck!
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 03-30-2006, 12:01 PM (5 of 13)
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Cotton Batiste is the choice ... Check out places that specialize in Heirloom Cotton Fabrics to get 100 % cotton.. It is a favorite of Martha Pullen's..
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From: Sancin
Date: 03-30-2006, 03:41 PM (6 of 13)
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When I made a slip out of cotton, I found it rode up almost from the time I put it on. It may not do that if the garment it is being worn under is lined with something slick, but that usually is synthetic. Let us know how it works out as cotton slips would certainly be cooler, and cut down on static electricity in cooler weather. *~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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From: Raevenflyte
Date: 03-31-2006, 12:22 AM (7 of 13)
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The possibility of a cotton slip riding up is a disappointment! I would also like to make a cotton slip since I have the same allergy problems as your friend. I had the idea after I saw this page at Sewing.com (http://sewing.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=sewing&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gl.umbc.edu%2F%7Erabzug1%2Fsew ing%2Fslip.html), which also suggests batiste but I can't find white or even off-white batiste at Joann's. There's always silk, but wouldn't that be hot? As for laundry products, wish I could use Bounce Free or any of the fragrance-free detergents now sold at the store (and thank goodness for this these days), but I have found that Dryer Magic balls (http://www.as-seen-on-tv-products.ws/store/html/Dryer_Magic_Dryer_Balls.html) actually work and cut down on static. |
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From: guppie
Date: 03-31-2006, 01:39 AM (8 of 13)
My thanks to all for your needed help on finding cotton fabric for a slip! I did find several sources of cotton batiste on the web, with varying prices. I, too, am concerned about 'ride up' with cotton. My first choice would be a silk, which is actually cool in the summer and warm in the winter. I think I'll make up a slip in silk for Rose to try, maybe she'll like it and be able to wear it. She also chose some quilting weight cottons for jumpers, but frankly the fabric is too light to support this design. I usually underline with silk organza, and I know that cotton batiste would work, too. Sooooo, my next step is to convince Rose  that silk underlining would work for her jumpers and not let the cotton slip ride up too much, or to underline in cotton batiste and let's do the slip in a silk. Do you think that would work? I'll keep you posted, and thanks for the great links! Cathy Cathy
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User: guppie
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From: guppie
Date: 03-31-2006, 02:08 AM (9 of 13)
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Oops! Forgot to add that Rose showed me a 100% cotton t-shirt that was slightly shiny on the outside and a soft, almost downy feel to the inside. Any ideas what this might be? I think it would make up into a great slip! Cathy Cathy
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User: guppie
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From: paroper
Date: 03-31-2006, 03:03 AM (10 of 13)
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There are some flannels like that. They are very warm. I'm not sure of the fabric content though because I've only seen them in fine sleepwear.
pam
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User: paroper
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From: paroper
Date: 03-31-2006, 03:04 AM (11 of 13)
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On second thought I don't know if they would be classified as flannels or some sort of satin.
pam
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 03-31-2006, 11:49 AM (12 of 13)
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I have never had a problem with a slip riding up except when I created static electricity or whatever it is from 2 layers of nylon rubbing together.. (pantyhose and nylon or polyester slip).. Since I now only wera knee highs, that is no longer a problem.. I love batiste half slips, they are my favorites.. That knit fabric you described sounds like a very light weight interlock I found quite by accident once.. I have used it all up now..
Sew With Love
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From: plrlegal
Date: 03-31-2006, 01:01 PM (13 of 13)
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Guppie the fabric you're talking about is called "Cuddle Satin". And, I love the feel of silk next to my skin. Patsy Patsy
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