Materials used in shop
We have many people asking what is the difference between fabrics? What would work better? Which one is softer, more durable, more natural fiber so below I have hopefully answered your questions. You can always message me and ask what would work better for a certain item. Most of the time there are several choices.
People are always asking about what the different fabrics are. Here is a link to the different cotton fabrics.
http://info.fabrics.net/fabric-facts/glossary-of-cotton-fabrics-and-weaves/
Great resource to learn about fabrics
http://www.springscreative.com/site/fabric-dictionary/
Info on man-made fabrics.
http://info.fabrics.net/fabric-facts/manufactured-or-man-made-fabrics/
Now fleece versus flannel
Fleece Good
Fleece is a knit fabric. Unlike woven materials, which have threads going in two directions only and are a maximum of two threads thick, knits are the result of threads being wound around each other, often several times, producing a slightly stretchy fabric that can be many threads thick. Fleece is typically made of man-made fibers, which prevents wrinkling and shrinkage in the finished product. These fabrics keep color well over time.
Fleece Bad
Because fleece is typically made of man-made fibers, it does not wick moisture as well as natural fiber sheets, such as flannel, and the properties that keep body heat in the bed during cold months may not be desirable in hot months. The man-made fibers are not considered organic or hypoallergic. Most fleece will pill. Pill-resistant fleece is available, but it is not pill-free.
Flannel Good
Flannel is brushed fabric. The loosely woven fabric is brushed to raise the ends of the fibers, creating a soft or flannel surface. Flannel is typically made of cotton, a highly absorbent natural material that keeps sleepers cool in the hot temperatures and warm in cooler temperatures. Cotton is a renewable resource and is also less likely to provoke allergic reactions than a man-made fiber.
Flannel Bad
The raised fibers that make flannel soft and fluffy are little static magnets. When charged with static, these fiber ends attach to each other and form tiny balls, or pilling. Natural fibers are more resistant to static than man-made fibers, but if man-made fibers are used in the production of the flannel, the risk of pilling increases. Due to the loose weave of the fabric, the shrinkage may be up to 10 percent on the first washing.
A Quick Message About Korker Bows: I do want you to be able to keep the korker bows in there wonderful ringlets. I would spray them every so often, with Aleenes stiffening spray. You can get that at any craft store or walmart also carries it. Do not let the bows get wet they will loose their ringlet. Even though korker bows have a little more upkeep than a regular bow, they can last just as long with these tips. The bows will come pretty stiff as I sprayed them before they left, they will relax and you can move the ringlets around.
We also work with Dress A Girl Around The World and will be adding a section to our shop that helps donate a dress to a girl. We really want to give back and let a little girl know they are loved. Please let me know if you would like to help.
http://www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com/
