T-SHIRT QUILT
Stitch a t-shirt quilt with 16 fat quarters and recycled shirts
Finished size 66" X 80"
Materials List:
Finished size 66" X 80"
Materials List:
- Clean t-shirts
- 2 yards Fuse-A-Knit to stabilize t-shirts
- 16 fat quarters (18" X 22" piece of fabric), that all look friendly together
- Batting twin size
- 5 yards backing fabric (72" X 86")
- 1 can quilt basting spray adhesive or 50 curved basting pins
- Walking foot or even feed sewing machine attachment (take Sewing Machine Manual with to purchase)
Gather Fabrics, T-Shirts & Embellishments
- Snap a picture to interview your selection.
- Review photo to see what you like best.
Fat Quarters (16)
Cut all fat quarters to 17"x20"
Stitch Fat Quarters Together
- Use a 1/4 " seam allowance. Right sides together and stitch.
- Press seams open .
Fuse-a-Knit
- Follow directions on the Fuse-A-Knit to iron to wrong side of t-shirt.
- Cut t-shirts to useable size and shape.
Cut & Layer Backing & Batting
- Cut Backing and Batting 6" wider and 6" longer (this allows 3" extra on each side).
- Lay Backing wrong side facing up, spray basting adhesive in the center of Backing.
- Layer Batting start in center and smooth out wrinkles. Spray basting adhesive on Batting layer. Pins may also be used along the edges.
- Add the 16 fat quarters quilt top and smooth wrinkles out.
Stitch Through All Quilt Layers
- Use the Walking Foot attachment.
- Set stitch length 3.6.
- Stitch down center next to seams.
- Stitch t-shirts onto quilt through all the layers. Decorative stitches can be used.
Trim Batting
- CAREFULLY cut batting even with the t-shirt quilt top layer.
Backing
- Cut backing evenly on all sides (approximately 2").
- Fold backing edge 2 times and STITCH to t-shirt quilt top.