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Quilting fabric...why is it called that?

Can this type of fabric also be used for apparel? Or is it exclusively made for quilting purposes only? Why then, is it labelled quilting fabric?
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Re: Quilting fabric...why is it called that?

  • I think it's just to distinguish the fabric's weight (vs. home decor fabric). You can make apparel with "quilting fabric". It's just a standard cotton fabric. I've made quite a few baby dresses with quilting fabric. :-)
  • imagejoeysgirl2008:
    I think it's just to distinguish the fabric's weight (vs. home decor fabric). You can make apparel with "quilting fabric". It's just a standard cotton fabric. I've made quite a few baby dresses with quilting fabric. :-)

    Ditto.

    Most quilting fabric is pretty light weight and would be appropriate for a baby but not for something you'd want to wear. Designer fabric (like Michael Miller, Riley Blake, etc.) is slightly heavier and wouldn't be so see through. Apparel fabric is heavier than both of those and then home decorator fabric is probably not something you'd want to wear, but would be good for tote bags.

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  • Such a good question.  When I am at the store, how do I know if the bolts are quilting or apparel fabric?  I mostly make clothes for babies and kids but I don't want the kid's skirts too see through.  
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  • imageMuscleMama11:
    Such a good question.  When I am at the store, how do I know if the bolts are quilting or apparel fabric?  I mostly make clothes for babies and kids but I don't want the kid's skirts too see through.  

    Most of the stores separate them out pretty well (at my local JoAnn's, the quilting fabric is in the back, the apparel is in the front; I think Hobby Lobby doesn't carry apparel fabric here.) but they'll also say "apparel fabric" on the top of the bolt.

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    This is cotton poplin, but it usually says in that area. (I can't find any pictures on google of an apparel or quilting fabric top.)

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  • I honestly don't worry about the labels.  If it looks & feels like something that will work for my project, that's all I'm concerned about.
  • I always have found high quality "quilting" fabric (NOT from Joann's etc) to be a heavier, higher quality fabric. I've used it exclusively for clothing (for myself and the kids) because it is better and lasts longer. it's usually $7/yd or more.
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