Rag Quilt Made From T Shirts

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Rag quilt made from t shirts.

Being realistic i knew i would not have the patience to make the perfect square cuts create a binding or hand quilt to finish. For cutting i simply laid a t shirt flat on a cutting mat and positioned a 12 5 square ruler over the main print then used a rotary cutter to cut through both layers of the t shirt. My squares are 8 when cut and then finish at 7 with a 1 2 seam allowance. Combine two of your favorite types of quilts rag quilts and t shirt quilt patterns into one awesome quilt project.

I used the fronts and backs of shirts and all in all i used about 36 large shirts for my quilt. I made my first t shirt quilt after giving a friend a baby quilt back when my husband i were in the navy in 1999 i was asked if i could make her a quilt out of her favorite t shirts from college and navy flight training. This rag quilt sews up to be 46 x 60 making a generous throw size quilt. For this quilt i am using squares.

See more ideas about rag quilt quilts shirt quilt. These ragged t shirt quilt directions will show you how to make a rag quilt with your old t shirts that are too sentimental to get rid of. Switch to a ballpoint needle made especially for knits if a standard sewing machine needle snags the t shirt fabric. For his quilt i used a total of 20 t shirts.

Batting or flannel for the inside of the quilt. Previously i made a baby sized rag quilt for a sweet friend and i found that rag quilts are very forgiving. This t shirt quilt pattern method is great because it makes it easier to sew with knit fabrics and eliminates the need for interfacing. This gave me two 12 5 squares from each t shirt.

You can change the number and size of squares in the quilt to make it larger or smaller. She had seen one in mccall s magazine. Combine two of your favorite types of quilts rag quilts and t shirt quilts in one awesome quilt project. Oct 1 2013 explore sheri spikes s board t shirt rag quilts on pinterest.

Choose to cut squares or strips. So in comes the t shirt rag quilt also known as the non quilter s quilt. Both make adorable rag quilts. Tips for making a t shirt quilt.

However that also depends on the sizing of the t shirts. Old t shirts you will need two squares of shirt for each square of your quilt. Spring loaded rag quilt scissors a must if your quilt is larger than mini size trust me plan your rag quilt. I asked to read the story and instructions.

I planned 9 rows each row with 8 squares.