I am glad you use the back of the shirt as well. So many people use stabilizer and I think the extra layer gives it stability as well as additional warmth. Would a walking foot help with all those layers? Well done.
I have tried to use a walking foot when sewing the layers together. My old Singer walking foot kept coming apart and slowing me down substantially. If you have a different machine with a walking foot, you should try it. In theory it should work, but the thickness may prevent it from working well. I would love to hear back from you with your machine make and model, and let me know if it works!
I've made 2 t-shirt blankets, but I like your design so much better and I noticed you didn't iron on stiffener sheets on the back of each shirt before cutting. Wow! I want to make xl twin blanket for our camper beds. Could you share your words of wisdom what size block pattern I/you would use? I see you are using a much larger pattern. (33x30..a much larger blanket) Your work is beautiful. Thank you for any help. I know you must be so busy. Smiles, Cely in Cocoa Beach, FL (retired teacher) PS Not a quilter...haha
Hi Cely! I am so glad you like my design, it works well for me! If I were to make an XL twin, I would definitely add to the width. The problem you will run into, is that most t-shirts have a logo or design 14" - 18" wide. That is why a 33" wide pattern works so well. Perhaps an extra row of t-shirts down the middle? Think creatively about how to make it work. Problem solve, Cely, you can do it!
I sew this blanket on Hope, which is a Singer 403A from 1957. So her settings are just, long stitch with a ball point needle. But, honestly, the ball point needle only helps a little. If I were to do this on my Opal Viking, I would put the setting on Stretch heavy, with a 4.5 length stitch. I hope this helps!
Yes! I think that would work better when you stitch to bind the layers together. It will be thinner and easier to fit under the arm of your sewing machine.
3 layers sewed together=quilt; not blanket. You quilted it, you are a quilter. My sister wants a blanket that isn't quilted, your video wasn't much help.
I thought a blanket was not quilted. After looking at definitions, you are right. But in my brain, doing this on a machine is not quilting. I imagine my grandma with a needle and quilting frame, going 8 stitches per inch. I have made a blanket like this, without batting, just flannel, for a summer throw. But, I am still not sure if that would be a blanket or a quilt, because I would still sew them together.
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For the topper, you could sew a piece of flannel across the top panels, then you can make mitered corner.
Yes, absolutely. This is a great suggestion, and I am sure it would look really nice. I might try this!
This was very helpful. Thank You
I am so glad I could be of help!
I am glad you use the back of the shirt as well. So many people use stabilizer and I think the extra layer gives it stability as well as additional warmth. Would a walking foot help with all those layers? Well done.
I have tried to use a walking foot when sewing the layers together. My old Singer walking foot kept coming apart and slowing me down substantially. If you have a different machine with a walking foot, you should try it. In theory it should work, but the thickness may prevent it from working well. I would love to hear back from you with your machine make and model, and let me know if it works!
The rectangle pattern is 33" wide, and 30" high.
I've made 2 t-shirt blankets, but I like your design so much better and I noticed you didn't iron on stiffener sheets on the back of each shirt before cutting. Wow! I want to make xl twin blanket for our camper beds. Could you share your words of wisdom what size block pattern I/you would use? I see you are using a much larger pattern. (33x30..a much larger blanket) Your work is beautiful. Thank you for any help. I know you must be so busy. Smiles, Cely in Cocoa Beach, FL (retired teacher) PS Not a quilter...haha
Hi Cely! I am so glad you like my design, it works well for me! If I were to make an XL twin, I would definitely add to the width. The problem you will run into, is that most t-shirts have a logo or design 14" - 18" wide. That is why a 33" wide pattern works so well. Perhaps an extra row of t-shirts down the middle? Think creatively about how to make it work. Problem solve, Cely, you can do it!
Could you tell me what settings I need to have my machine on to sew the T-shirts?
I sew this blanket on Hope, which is a Singer 403A from 1957. So her settings are just, long stitch with a ball point needle. But, honestly, the ball point needle only helps a little. If I were to do this on my Opal Viking, I would put the setting on Stretch heavy, with a 4.5 length stitch. I hope this helps!
If I were wanting to achieve a lighter weight blanket (hello, Southern AZ 🥵), would it work to do this exact thing, but without the batting?
Yes! I think that would work better when you stitch to bind the layers together. It will be thinner and easier to fit under the arm of your sewing machine.
Can you use sweatshirts as well?
Absolutely! I have used hoodies, sweat pants, dresses, even socks!
What seam allowance are you using?
I am using 1/2 " because it is easy to add up. But, lots of times I need to use less or more to make it fit.
What type of needle do u use in ur machine
I love size 90. If the needle is too thick (size 100) it makes a sound I don't like when it goes through the layers. :/
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3 layers sewed together=quilt; not blanket. You quilted it, you are a quilter. My sister wants a blanket that isn't quilted, your video wasn't much help.
I thought a blanket was not quilted. After looking at definitions, you are right. But in my brain, doing this on a machine is not quilting. I imagine my grandma with a needle and quilting frame, going 8 stitches per inch. I have made a blanket like this, without batting, just flannel, for a summer throw. But, I am still not sure if that would be a blanket or a quilt, because I would still sew them together.