Graduated 11 years ago and I’m FINALLY making a quilt out of all my gamma phi tees. Currently bleaching them and having so much fun. Thanks for the tutorial!!!!
My friend's father passed and I'm making one out of his old t-shirts... There are alot of t-shirt quilt/blanket videos out there, and this one was simple, quick, and to the point. Loved it! Sidenote: if you told me you worked as a news journalist, I would believe you in a heart beat! Your voice definitely has the sound and cadence of one... Very trusting and a matter of fact. Keep up the good work!💜
To add more info I did use all my mother's heavier sweaters to make a throw but I cut a sheet about 2" bigger than the sewed together sweaters. I planned to sew it a bit smaller than the sweaters to make them stretch to stay more stable. I didnt back them with interfacing either because some had pretty open stitich. And yes a PITA to sew! I double folded the sheet over the front to make a "binded" edge look. Folded the corner into mitered as I went. Then did same by stitching down at corners of sections to "quilt" it. I now know why quilters buy packs of hundreds of safety pins!
Making a blanket out of my late husbands tees. I'm am amateur at sewing, I've done masks and circle skirts. You made this look doable for me. Thank you so much!
I too have been searching an easy way to do. I have my mother's things to make memories for family. My younger sister had them stored 5 years and I have had or another 5. Brought it all out. Ive been sewing over 50 years so can handle tshirt material without interfacig. Im thinking to back with tshirt pieces too. Some have cute graphics as she was a school district aide. So was I and my younger sister a teacher too. Some have apples. I was using some of the bling ones to make fringed scarves. But asking my daugher and other family they'd rather have a throw. I really love the bleaching idea as some have stains so I can disguise them. I think I will use all the tshirt and piece the smaller sections to keep it all tshirt on front and back. I have her blouses and was thiking to use some of those with her jeans to make bags or totes. My main thing I do and sell at small farmers market. I saw a cute angle idea, very simple but it was a card. I may use her few blouses to add an angel to the throw. Just a diamond applique for dress and wire for limbs and wings but I can do that with free motion or embroidery.
Cute tips. Only thing I could ask you to always do is to push the rotary cutter away from you instead of pulling it towards you. This will give you more control and be much safer. Best wishes.
I like the look from the bleach, but in my experience of accidentally getting bleach on clothing, it later will get holes from the bleach because it breaks down the fabric....just something to consider.
I have 2 questions: When you stitch an “X” at the intersection of each t-shirt block does the needle go through the fleece back also or just the first layer? 2. Fleece is very difficult to remove pet hair from. Is there a different type of material I can use for the back? Thank you
Do you happen to know how large the back piece is! I’ve followed along and got my front piece ready to roll. Wondering how many yards to order for a back. Thanks! I’m loving mine so far!
I think you can do the bleach part after you cut the squares as long as you have washed the shirts already. If they have never been washed they might shrink in the dryer and your square could be slightly smaller than the rest. I just washed mine in cold water and then put them in the dryer.
Thanks for watching Patricia! I’ll keep that feedback in mind. That was one of my first videos, and I was experimenting with making it interesting but I can see how the music was a little loud😊.
@@sewmuch2wear I need to hurry up and figure out how to make these! The one year anniversary of my friend's dad's death is next month and I will be making shirt blankets for several people in their family. I already know there's no way it's going to be done in time for the actual anniversary cuz I still haven't gotten mine made 🤦 I need to go get the interfacing.
Graduated 11 years ago and I’m FINALLY making a quilt out of all my gamma phi tees. Currently bleaching them and having so much fun. Thanks for the tutorial!!!!
My friend's father passed and I'm making one out of his old t-shirts... There are alot of t-shirt quilt/blanket videos out there, and this one was simple, quick, and to the point. Loved it! Sidenote: if you told me you worked as a news journalist, I would believe you in a heart beat! Your voice definitely has the sound and cadence of one... Very trusting and a matter of fact. Keep up the good work!💜
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! I hope the blanket comes out well, that is an incredibly thoughtful thing to do for your friend!
Thank you for explaining the backing. Every video I watch just shows the front and not the back. Thanks!
You made it look so easy! Thanks for sharing!
If you only use the front of the shirts, you can always incorporate the backs or make a plain t-shirt blanket. Thank you for your video.
To add more info I did use all my mother's heavier sweaters to make a throw but I cut a sheet about 2" bigger than the sewed together sweaters. I planned to sew it a bit smaller than the sweaters to make them stretch to stay more stable. I didnt back them with interfacing either because some had pretty open stitich. And yes a PITA to sew! I double folded the sheet over the front to make a "binded" edge look. Folded the corner into mitered as I went. Then did same by stitching down at corners of sections to "quilt" it. I now know why quilters buy packs of hundreds of safety pins!
So cool!
Making a blanket out of my late husbands tees. I'm am amateur at sewing, I've done masks and circle skirts. You made this look doable for me. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful! It definitely is easier than it seems, I hope it goes well for you!
you sound like a news reporter, like in the best way possible
I used to be one, so I guess that makes sense! 😂Old habits die hard.
Love your video. You made it so simple. My daughter and I did a blind practice. This video gave us all the tips we need to go live. 👍🏾👍🏾
Thank you so much, love the bleach splatter idea !
I too have been searching an easy way to do. I have my mother's things to make memories for family. My younger sister had them stored 5 years and I have had or another 5. Brought it all out. Ive been sewing over 50 years so can handle tshirt material without interfacig. Im thinking to back with tshirt pieces too. Some have cute graphics as she was a school district aide. So was I and my younger sister a teacher too. Some have apples. I was using some of the bling ones to make fringed scarves. But asking my daugher and other family they'd rather have a throw. I really love the bleaching idea as some have stains so I can disguise them. I think I will use all the tshirt and piece the smaller sections to keep it all tshirt on front and back. I have her blouses and was thiking to use some of those with her jeans to make bags or totes. My main thing I do and sell at small farmers market. I saw a cute angle idea, very simple but it was a card. I may use her few blouses to add an angel to the throw. Just a diamond applique for dress and wire for limbs and wings but I can do that with free motion or embroidery.
Great tips and video. Thanks for sharing!
Very nice! Thank you!!!
Glad you like it! Thank you!
Thank you . Love it
Thank you! Fun project for sure.
You can piece the stabilizer remnants for use
Cute tips. Only thing I could ask you to always do is to push the rotary cutter away from you instead of pulling it towards you. This will give you more control and be much safer. Best wishes.
I didn’t realize that, thank you for the advice!
Great video. This one showed me exactly what I wanted. There is one thing, was the fleece on the back side a solid piece of fabric?
I like the look from the bleach, but in my experience of accidentally getting bleach on clothing, it later will get holes from the bleach because it breaks down the fabric....just something to consider.
What a cute name!! And love the video! You have a great energy. Subscribed! 💕💕
Thank you! I love your content too !
I love it ❤
This is awesome thank you!! How do you get the x stitch to not show at the tshirt corners?
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So is it 12x13” including the seam allowance? Or is the 12x13 just the visual part of the shirt once it’s stitched?
Would you care to please share which stabilizer you used? I am completely lost haha
are the fabric stabilisers necessary for the project?
I have 2 questions:
When you stitch an “X” at the intersection of each t-shirt block does the needle go through the fleece back also or just the first layer?
2. Fleece is very difficult to remove pet hair from. Is there a different type of material I can use for the back?
Thank you
Do you happen to know how large the back piece is! I’ve followed along and got my front piece ready to roll. Wondering how many yards to order for a back. Thanks! I’m loving mine so far!
I am so sorry! I don't have any measurements and my blanket is in another state right now. I'm glad the video was helpful!
for the bleach portion, do you think i could do it after i cut the shirts out rather than before like how you have? Also what setting did you wash in?
I think you can do the bleach part after you cut the squares as long as you have washed the shirts already. If they have never been washed they might shrink in the dryer and your square could be slightly smaller than the rest. I just washed mine in cold water and then put them in the dryer.
How big did you make the square template?
Hi, I’d like to know if it is possible to add stuffing inside of the quilt?
You could use quilt batting as a layer in the middle
Yikees! Rotary cutting toward you 😳. Rotary should always be pushed away from you. Never backwards. Please be careful.
Does it matter what type of thread?
Hi Shelly! I used cotton thread, I believe any type that's suitable for your sewing machine should work.
Very good content but to me the music is distracting. Sorry.
Thanks for watching Patricia! I’ll keep that feedback in mind. That was one of my first videos, and I was experimenting with making it interesting but I can see how the music was a little loud😊.
I feel so exposed by that intro 🤣
I now have another closet full of tshirts for another blanket! The hoarding never stops haha!
@@sewmuch2wear I need to hurry up and figure out how to make these! The one year anniversary of my friend's dad's death is next month and I will be making shirt blankets for several people in their family. I already know there's no way it's going to be done in time for the actual anniversary cuz I still haven't gotten mine made 🤦 I need to go get the interfacing.