fleece talk?

[danilinn]

so i've been filling mine and Jonesy's world with fleece, and i'm wondering if anyone knows how to tell if it's "anti-pill" or not. i thought all fleece was just polyester in different weights/plushyness.
also, if i were going to sew a (fleece-stuffed) buddy or a pillow or anything else for her, what kind of thread would i use?
anything else i'd need to know?
and does anyone know if this fleece is safe:http://amzn.com/B0058DV27Y
any tips would be appreciated!

 

[StevieP]

It is safe. I don't think the type of thread matters too much, just minimize the exposed thread/seams. Sew so you flip the item inside out and the seams are nice and pretty, the chin won't be able to get to the tread.


From the website:
Product Description
This soft warm and cozy fleece is medium weight double-sided and anti-pill.

 

[danilinn]

whoops, thanks, Stevie-i'll try to learn to read instead of just looking at the pretty pictures!
how do you stuff it if the seams are on the inside, though?

 

[Kalandra]

You have to leave an opening to stuff it then hand stitch it closed so that the seams and thread are inside.

 

[Megg09]

you just sew it like a pillow, inside out but dont sew all the sides, leave a hole to pull the fabric through and your stiches will be hidden. I hand sew my open section at the end so I am able to hide the thread, it takes some time but my chinchilla doesn't find the thread that way

 

[danilinn]

thanks, guys! i'll give it a try once i get some of that hippie fleece.

 

[Sandi]

No sure if you saw the do-it-yourself project thread but there are a few fleece items with instructions and pictures that could help if you decide to make them.

http://chins-n-hedgies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15265