Can cotton patterns be used for fleece
teagranny
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I am not great at sewing, children’s projects are best for me. I have to make a fleece one piece suite for my Granddaughter’s birthday gift in 2 weeks, the kind that you buy for babies but without feet. Have not been able to find a pattern for a child size 12 yrs. I do have a one piece suite that I used many years ago to make a denim jump suit – it is for cottons. Can I use this pattern for a fleece fabric or do some alterations need to be done.
Edited 9/12/2007 12:38 pm ET by teagranny
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That sounds like a cozy, warm project. I think that the pattern will be fine, but you should allow for the thickness of the fleece when you cut out the pieces. Perhaps cutting a size larger with ample seam allowances for adjustments will give her more ease in the fit.
I'm sure someone else here will let you know if there are other suggestions.
wlric
I agree that a pattern for wovens can be used for fleece, if you account for the thickness and use narrower seam allowances. Fleece is made on a knit base, but it doesn't stretch, so patterns for woven fabric can work.
Fleece can be quite bulky, though, so you don't want a lot of piecing or tiny fitted sections in the pattern. You can eliminate facings, and instead of turning up hems, you can a decorative cut (wavy, scallop, zigzag), both of which eliminate bulk.
A lot of great tips for sewing with fleece are online and in sewing magazines.
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