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Sewers: experience with Crypton fabric?
I'm wanting to make dog beds and am thinking of using Crypton fabric. However, it doesn't come cheap and while it will be worth it for cleaning & durability, I need to know that I'll be able to sew with it. I can sew basic things but I'm not exactly an experienced seamstress.
Does anyone have experience with Crypton? Is it easy to work with? TIA
Re: Sewers: experience with Crypton fabric?
I'm curious as to why you selected Crypton to make dog beds. There are tons of other fabrics out there that are easier to clean and a lot easier to work with. Cryptons have no stretch to them because a "crypton" is basically a plastic back that prevents moisture from penetrating the fabric. It can be applied to any fabric. If you are looking for something durable look for a contract grade upholstery which basically means that the fabric has been tested and has a rating of 30,000 double rubs.
Our in-house upholsterer (at work) hates 90% of the cryptons we send him because they are hard to work with due to their stiffness. Most cryptons are hard to keep clean because of the chemical used to make them a moisture barrier. It likes to gather dirt and most cleaners will break the moisture barrier down and leave you with a normal fabric.
If it was me I would purchase something that I could throw in the washing machine.
It was a fabric that I kept reading was durable and great for cleaning/stain resistance, perfect for dog beds. Essentially, I had the impression it was everything you say it's not so that's good to know. Also, because I have no clue what this means or where to find something like that...
Again, I'm not exactly a seasoned seamstress. I mean, I can sew but my projects are usually made of cute cotton/cotton blend fabrics from Joann's not specialty fabrics, lol.
I'm torn. I made a couple dog beds from the Wegman Crypton fabrics and I like them. I loooove the Wegman designs. I have machine washed the beds many, many times and the Crypton still looks great. I found it quite easy to cut and sew with. No problems at all.
My one hesitation is the cost. It's high and not justifiably so, IMO. I make smallish beds, too -- about 18" x 24".
hth!
TTC #1 @ 38, Dx: ovulation issues
15 treatment cycles: c/p 4/11, m/c 12/11 (6w), possible ectopic + MTX 4/12 (7w)
Another c/p in 12/12
Moving forward with domestic infant adoption!
I found a pic of one of our beds.
TTC #1 @ 38, Dx: ovulation issues
15 treatment cycles: c/p 4/11, m/c 12/11 (6w), possible ectopic + MTX 4/12 (7w)
Another c/p in 12/12
Moving forward with domestic infant adoption!