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geek fabric Is kona cotton suitable for PJ bottoms?
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2204	Login to reply to this post 2 members like this. Date: 7/14/12 7:17 PM I sewed some "funky monkey" pj bottoms for our oldest grandson. He loves them and puts them on as soon as he gets here. He says there super comfy ... I was looking around for more fabric and he's quite the geek. I found some "Portal" fabric (a game he likes) in Kona cotton. I've never seen Kona cotton and wondered if it will work for PJ bottoms. Here's a look if you're interested ... from Spoonflower -- Edited on 7/14/12 7:18 PM -- ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
frellit Beginner AUSTRALIA Member since 5/28/12 Posts: 26	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/14/12 8:18 PM Oh wow, that's amazing, my bf loves Portal! Wouldn't combed cotton be similar to flannelette? That should work. Either way you should definitely make them!
sings2high   Expert/Couture NJ USA Member since 11/25/11 Posts: 146	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/14/12 8:51 PM Kona cotton is a high-end quilting 100% cotton. Wash to pre-shrink before cutting. It should make very comfortable pj bottoms that will become softer and more comfortable with each washing. ------ Measure twice, cut once.
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2204	Login to reply to this post In reply to frellit << Like this post Date: 7/14/12 8:51 PM Thanks! Now he's talking a pillow case and comforter too! If you search that site for "geek" all kinds of neat things pop up - I saw robots, space invaders, pac man, Lego, Dr. Who, and all kinds of math goodness! ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
lilikats   Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 11/26/11 Posts: 2	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/15/12 9:02 AM Thanks for pointing out this great site. I initially thought "I could get some geeky stuff for my teenager". There is such a huge range- I want some stuff for myself!!
frellit Beginner AUSTRALIA Member since 5/28/12 Posts: 26	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/15/12 9:40 AM Oh dear, this could be bad for my bank account!
stirwatersblue Intermediate KS USA Member since 12/13/08 Posts: 2474	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/15/12 4:18 PM I made a petticoat out of Kona I bought at Hancock--it is so super-soft and cuddly, like ancient sheets at your grandma's. LOL But... I've also seen descriptions on websites that describe it as crisp or stiff, so I'm not sure all Kona is dreamy pj material. ------ ~Gem in the prairie
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2204	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/15/12 9:13 PM I just ordered a yard of it; I'll update when the order arrives. I have a feeling I'm going to be redecorating several bedrooms! ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
Courtney Ostaff   Intermediate WV USA Member since 11/23/10 Posts: 624	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/15/12 9:16 PM Oooh, my daughter loves pikmin...I sense an order coming up!
Mikgirl Member since 2/24/10 Posts: 299	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/16/12 0:44 AM I've made shorts with Kona cotton. It is a little stiff and crispy and it stays that way even after few washes. It's probably not the best material for pj, but I'm sure he wouldn't care!

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