T Shirt Quilt For Dummies

36 shirts will make a queen size quilt approx.

T shirt quilt for dummies.

12 shirts will make a throw size quilt approx. Here is a list of supplies and materials you will want to have on hand before you begin making your t shirt quilt. 20 shirts will make a twin size quilt approx. 48 x 64 3 across x 4 down.

For my quilt i cut six long pieces one for the top of the quilt one to go in between each row of shirts and one for the bottom. Cut out your shirts in the correct sized quilt square you want. Watch this four part tutorial to learn from quilter julie hansen how to make a beautiful quilt out of old tee shirts using the t shirt memory quilt pattern by four corners design. Think about layout and how you want your shirts to look.

For my quilt i would have five rows with four shirts in each row. 64 x 82 4 across x 5 down 30 shirts will make a full size quilt approx. I actually used two different sized squares the shirts in the 2nd and 5th row are shorter than the other rows but they are the same horizontal width. A t shirt quilt is a personal custom project based on items you already own each finished quilt will be uniquely yours and each will have its own look and flavor.

Click the link above to read more detail. This ran the length of the entire quilt add up the length of each square plus add one inch in between each shirt. T shirts in all shapes and sizes lightweight nonwoven fusible interfacing scissors rotary cutter ruler and mat fabric for sashing and borders as desired your favorite quilt batting. Supplies and tools needed 0 10.

Take some time to plan out a design for your quilt.