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Posted on: 2/11/08 2:56 PM ET
Has anyone sewn crib bedding? Where do you buy the fabric for crib sheets and what type of fabric do you use? I've heard that crib sheets should be at least 200 thread count so it holds up after repeated washing. How do I determine thread count when purchasing fabric?

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Posted on: 2/11/08 2:59 PM ET
I use regular quilting cotton and it has held up for a couple years now. I don't know the thread counts. I just chose things that felt soft to my touch and a good drape (not stiff) and sewed them. :)
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Posted on: 2/11/08 3:23 PM ET
Shirley - I've never sewn crib sheets but I wonder if you could buy a flat sheet and made them from that? I've used flat sheets to make pillowcases. You could find a lot of cute prints using quilting cotton.
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Posted on: 2/11/08 5:02 PM ET
i used cotton sheeting purchased at my local hancock store (my favorite, i made some sheets for myself too). i have also used quilting cottons and flannels.
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Posted on: 2/11/08 7:20 PM ET
Always flannelet. It is soft and absorbent and warm and comes in nice prints:-)
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Posted on: 2/11/08 8:41 PM ET
I always use whatever 100% cotton I choose. I can guarantee that the ones that I make last at least 4 years - my daughter is using the sheets that I made for her crib in her toddler bed and they have yet to start showing any wear and tear.

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Posted on: 2/11/08 8:43 PM ET
In reply to schock
A soft (good quality) flannel or cotton jersey are nice--they don't feel as cold to the touch in the winter.

edited to add: For cotton fabric--what about some bigger sheets in a high thread count (say, 300 or higher)? They frequently go on sale at department stores and the higher count sheets seem to get softer and softer with age.
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Posted on: 2/12/08 2:24 PM ET
Thanks everyone for your responses! It certainly makes things easier to open up the options.
  
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