What the Health-Conscious Mom Wants in Her Home-Sewn Product

If you are a home-based sewing business providing products to parents, it is critical that you understand the mindset of this target market. More and more mothers are recognizing the importance of careful and intentional consumption. They want products that are healthy for their children while at the same time being eco-friendly, supporting the environment, and encouraging the local community and economy.  

Many children experience allergies or have food sensitivities. Mothers can have some control over their children’s exposure to irritants by making many of their own household and childcare items.

Wazoodle was built on a desire to offer American-made products monitored for high quality and durability that are environmentally friendly, support local economies, and offer our end users the best variety at the best price. Our Fabric Finder can help you find the best fabrics for your family’s needs.

Health-focused fabrics for your family

Whatever you and your loved ones come in contact with, you want to make sure they are made of safe, healthful fabrics. Organic fabrics are especially beneficial for sensitive skin because they are grown without pesticides or chemicals, decreasing the risk of skin irritation. Organics are eco-friendly and healthy for the planet and the farm workers. Our ProECO line of bamboo, organic cotton, linen, and merino wool fabrics are manufactured in the USA and are made without any harmful chemicals or toxic finishes. 

Plastic food baggies are not good for the environment, and many mothers are looking for alternatives so their children’s food doesn’t have to come in contact with the plastic. Many parents are switching to fabric snack bags, lunch bags, and even bowl covers for their leftovers to limit food exposure to chemicals. Wazoodle’s FoodSAFE Fabrics feature organic bamboo and cotton along with certified food-safe vinyl and PULs. These fabrics are ideal for packing your children’s lunches and saving leftovers in the fridge. 

Zorb Super Absorbent Fabrics are favorites for making diapers, period pads, nursing pads, and even placemats and kitchen towels. Choose from a variety of Zorb options, from Zorb Original, which provides a lightweight interlining, to Zorb 3D and 4D options, with organic fabrics and multiple layers including the outer layers, so all you need to do is cut, trim, and use!  

What can you make with health-focused fabrics?

As a health-conscious mother, you can make a wide variety of items for your home that will probably save you a great deal of money while giving you peace of mind, knowing what went into the product. There’s such a sense of personal satisfaction in knowing you are sewing safe clothing and household items for your family! And children really love having something made by Mom. 

Here are just a few ideas of items you can make with our healthful and eco-friendly Wazoodle fabrics. 

For children and babies

• Diapers, burp cloths, bibs, wet bags, nursing pads
• Plush toys, blankets, sheets, pillows, baby slings
• Clothing, pajamas, snuggies, baby towels 

For food and kitchen

• Snack bags, lunch bags, backpacks, coffee filters, bread bags
• Tablecloths, napkins, aprons, 
• Placemats, coasters, pot holders
• Washcloths, kitchen towels, dish drying mats,
• Reusable bowl covers for leftovers

 For the home

• Throw pillows, blankets, 
• Throw rugs
• Curtains
• Reusable sweeper pads for floor dusters
• Bean bag chair
• Dog or cat bed
• Sleeping bag

To see what some of our clients have made for their families with our fabrics and to get some inspiration, visit our Wall of Love. If you’re not sure what you need or how the different fabrics look and feel, try our swatch kits. Once you choose a few fabrics and styles that suit your family’s needs, you will be able to make your family’s items with confidence that you are using the highest quality, safest, American-made fabrics available. 

When you are ready to find the perfect fabric for your home-sewn project, please visit the fabric finder on our website. There you can search by project, see our suggestions, and order swatches or yards to get you started. Our team is ready to help you at each step of the way!