Easy T Shirt Rag Quilt
I used cotton quilt batting that i had around.
Easy t shirt rag quilt. Place a prepared t shirt square in the middle. Oct 1 2013 explore sheri spikes s board t shirt rag quilts on pinterest. See more ideas about rag quilt quilts shirt quilt. So in comes the t shirt rag quilt also known as the non quilter s quilt.
Use scissors to remove the sleeves from each shirt. Prepare an 18 foundation fabric square by prewashing starching and pressing to create a firm slightly stiff base. A template for cutting your squares. This gave me two 12 5 squares from each t shirt.
Just pick a favorite polar fleece pattern for the back of your quilt. Supplies old t shirts you will need two squares of shirt for each square of your quilt. Making your t shirt quilt prepare your shirts. Please keep in mind that i am by no means a sewing expert and that s why i also did not make a real quilt.
For his quilt i used a total of 20 t shirts. Batting or flannel for the inside of the quilt. Select shirts based on their appearance sentimental value and how well they work together. 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.
This t shirt quilt method is great because it makes it easier to sew with knit fabrics and eliminates the need for interfacing. Separate the front from the back by cutting along. Choose your block size. Selected a scrap of fabric the length of the square and placed it over the t shirt square right sides.
You will need one.