I just made a smaller one for my son for Christmas, with all his wrestling shirts. It’s the size of a throw. He absolutely loves it - it really came out nice! Your tutorial helped me tremendously although I did wing it a little. Wish I could attach a picture. I’m super proud of it. Thanks for your video! It gave me the courage to dive in!
I lost my son 3yrs ago and I wanted to make his memory quilt myself and after watching your tutorial I will have the confidence now Thank you so much ❤
Thank you for your video your instructions are very clear my friend asked me to make a memory quilt of her sons football tea shirts he died at the age of 34 your video has give me the confidence ❤
I love how simple you made this video and that you called out it's for beginners. Quilting can be so intimidating for the novice with measurements and making precision such a necessity. I sew but am by no means a seamstress. I've made a few small quilts that are okay. I am planning on making my son a T-Shirt quilt for his high school graduation using T-shirts I've saved since he was around 3 years old from sports and what not. Before this video I never thought in a million years I could create something that I'd deem equal or atleast close to the quality of the accomplishments I've seen him achieve over the years. I think now that I can and that it will mean more if I do it myself verses paying someone to do it for me. Thank you for keeping it real and doable. My takeaway is that you don't have to be an expert to make something of good quality that means something very special. You really gave me the motivation and confidence I needed. That means more than I can say.
Hi! You're very welcome. I'm so glad it helped you. I felt the same way about making a quilt. Never thought I could but it's a lot easier than people think and once you make one, it will get easier and easier. I can make a T-shirt quilt in about two days now since I've made so many. Feel free to ask any questions as you go along. I'd be more than happy to help. Thanks again for the kind words and good luck. You can do it!
Thank you for this "Quilting-Newbie-Friendly" tutorial!!! I've watched at least a dozen others which only left me feeling overwhelmed and prematurely defeated. Thanks to you, I am empowered to get going on my project.
I just watched you making tee shirt quilt.. Looks pretty cool, not to difficult to make- no crazy yardage to figure out or shapes to put together..I going to try one,Thanks
You’re very welcome. So glad it helped. I make it as simple as possible by keeping the blocks all the same size. :). Let me know if you have any other questions
Just started a T-shirt memory quilt for my granddaughter, this video helped me the most. You make it easy to follow you. Thank you. I have subscribed to you as I understand your teaching.
This is beautiful. I am working on one now for my son’s girlfriend. She graduated college this year and has so many t-shirts from middle school though the end of college. They are all different sizes and so are the designs. Whew. I was at a loss until I watched your tutorial. Now I know that the seams do not all have to match up and it will still look amazing. I love your yours turned out. And the self binding is going to be my go to now. Thank you so much for sharing.
@@tanerylmaz8368are you serious!!! Shame on YOU for judging someone for deciding to make a quilt with their OWN t-shirts!!! People donate things all the time and it’s not your place to say what someone does with their own items, I’m completely shocked at your comment because it’s INSANE!!! Also what’s even more shocking is the fact that you are here watching this video which means you are doing the exact same thing!!!
@@GodsChild145I just report those kinds of comments and keep it moving. Responding doesn’t bother them and only brings attention to the comment🫶🏾😁🫶🏾💟💟💟
This video was wonderful! Gathering up t-shirts for my granddaughter’s graduation. I have done this on a small scale with table runners, but this will be my biggest project! Did you miter their corners? How did you do them? Thank you again for this great tutorial!
Hello! Do you iron the second batting to the backing or to the reverse of the sewed tshirts? Or do you iron once all of it is finished? I don’t understand how batting works, are both sides supposed to stick ?
I’m so sorry. I’m just now seeing this. I don’t iron the batting on at all. I just iron the interfacing on to the back of the tshirts to make them a little stiffer. The batting is just laid down. Hope that makes sense let me know if you have any other questions.
What stitch do you use for stitch in the ditch? And is the border stitch straight or zigzag? I must have missed something that I saw in the comments, do you stitch in the ditch on both sides of the quilt? Thank you so much! I have been holding onto t-shirts for years because I have been afraid to do this. I'm much more confident now. You are awesome for sharing!!!
Thanks so much! After I sandwich the three pieces together (top, batting, backing) then I stitch in the ditch on just the top. I just use a straight stitch but lengthen it to about 3.5 or 4. The corded is straight stitch but at regular length 2.5. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Yay! Thank you! I use about 30 blocks for a full size. So that’s either 30 shirts if only front designs. If designs are on back to that counts as two blocks. 5 across and six down. Hope this helps.
You explain everything so well! I am just about ready to sew my shirts together. However, I would really like to make it double sided due to having soooo many shirts! Any advice on how to put two faces together with batting in between them?
I’ve never done that before as I know it would probably be kinda hard but if you can get all blocks the same size in both sides and match them up pretty well you can either put the tops right side together with batting on the back of one top. Sew all the way around leave an opening then turn right side out then top stitch around then stitch in the ditch or just leave the top stitching or put T-shirt wrong sides together with batting in between. Then quit stitch in the ditch then bind it. Hope this helps.
@@sewcraftiewithconnie8293 Thank you so much! Sounds doable for sure....I just have to work up the nerve to try it. :) I'm also worried that my machine can't handle it, so I may take it to a local quilt shop and have them stitch the ditches for me. I appreciate your help!
This is a great video, Thank you !!! I am experienced at sewing but have never learned to quilt, and I'd like to start. One question, do you 'stitch the ditch' on all of the seams of the t-shirts, both vertically and horizontally - or just in one direction?
Thank you. When looking for needles make sure it says quilting needles and I like using a long one. Also they make thread specifically for hand quilting so make sure it says that. Hand quilting thread is stronger. Hope this helps.
@@SusanJSimpson oh. I’m so sorry. I don’t have this quilt anymore. It was for a customer but it’s just plain black solid sheets. Sorry about that. I’ll tried to post a pic next one i finish.
Thank you for the tutorial! I'm excited to try. Do you use a particular needle size or thread type? I'm not sure if it needs to be a thicker needle. What thread length/width/stitch did you use? Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️
Hi. You're very welcome. I'm so glad. I don't use any particular size needle. And just cotton thread or polyester thread will work. My stitch length is at 2.5. Hope this helps and let me know if you have any other questions.
@@sewcraftiewithconnie8293 wow, thank you so much for the reply! I really appreciate that. ☺️ I'm a little worried my smaller machine won't be able to have the fabric pushed through towards the end but I'll give it a go! What tyoe of fabric did you up for your backing? Thanks so much again, love from Ireland 🇮🇪
@@bbhybris you're very welcome! I use a thin batting. Those are easier to sew and will help reduce the thickness. You can maybe anchor your machine down somehow but you should be ok. If you have a walking foot use it. That will help pull the fabric through. It's not too think though.
Thank you so much. I don't use spray baste because I'm worried it will gunk up my needle. If you've used it before it would probably work but it may not can handle the heaviness of it. Not sure how strong spray baste is. Hope this helps.
I have a question when you have sewn all of your squares together to make rows do you iron the seams open or press to the side before sewing the rows together? You make it look so easy and very doable Thank you
Hi. It depends. If it looks like the seam will lay over naturally then I iron it to the side but if it’s going to be too bulky for my machine then I iron them open. The majority of the time, I iron them to the side because I can cut out the bulkiness by cutting off the excess close to the seam as long as I don’t cut the seam. This can be dangerous though because T-shirt quilts are heavy and can rip open a seam if it’s cut too close. My machine can handle bulkiness pretty good. You can also “walk” your machine over the bulkiness. I hope this helps. Sorry it’s a lengthy answer. Lol
Hi lovely to watch you getting this quilt together, I also would like to do the binding in one with the back, but how many inches in width do you allow for that? I’ve got all the t-shirt fronts with that interfacing on, but my grandson didn’t have enough picture fronts, s I’ve used some of the backs either as plain 12” squares or combined several colours in one 12” square. Hi can then draw on the plane ones what he likes.
Don't tell my husband, but when he dies, I am going to cut up all his precious sports team t-shirts and make one of these for our daughter. Now, all I have to do is figure out what to do with all of his precious hats. :)
@@Marla.22 Then disposing of his shirts and hats won't be my problem, obviously. And for my husband's sake, he better hope I don't die first, because I am the only one that prevents him from winning a Darwin award.
this is a whole lot more work than ones I'm used to. Also this doesn't seem too much of a beginner either. Your quilt ended up not wide enough & too long. Did you measure the bed first?
Would you say the block sizes don’t matter as much in this version you showed ? I’m working on one and it’s a different sized blocks , they don’t care if it’s all perfectly aligned. Not sure how to go about making my final cuts
When I do variable size Square quilts, I do 4, 8 and 12-in squares or go by fives - 5, 10, 15-in squares. Quilting is made easier when the all the measurements are divisible by the same number, when it's squares and they're relatively large (lots of quilts have such tiny piecings, it's intimidating!). Then I just through them all on the floor (or table) and squirrel them until it's an even rectangle or square. After I've got that sorted, I snap a picture of it and use that as my sewing guide of what goes where, in what order/color. Good luck with your quilting!
No. I haven't. It's possible but you would just need to make sure the shirts match up on each side so you can stitch in the ditch but you could also do an all over quilting design and then it wouldn't matter if they matched up front and back.
So unfortunately I’ve never learned how to use a sewing machine nor have I ever sewn anything. How can I do this? It’s a beautiful memory piece that I would love to make for my son who passed using his shirts.
So sorry for your loss. You can view other videos about beginner sewing and setting up machine. I’ll try to make one but this is also for a beginner but you should be able to follow this no problem. Let me know if you have any other questions. Hope it helps you.
@@karenschiff197 sure. It’s just stitching in the seams of your quilt top. Make sure your stitches are a little longer when you quilt by stitching in the ditch. I’d say either 3 or 3.5.
You did a beautiful job on this t-shirt blanket. Easy to follow and I hope I do as well of a job on my 1st try. This is for a special gift to someone who lost their son. Thank you for sharing! ❤😊
That’s a great idea. I didn’t even know they made stretchy iron on interfacing! Although I haven’t had any trouble using the non stretchy iron on interfacing. But you are correct. A few of mine have come loose but I just iron it back on and it’s been fine.
No. I didn't use a precut stabilizer. I cut my T-shirt squares and then cut the stabilizer to match the size of the T-shirt square. It's not wash away. It's just a lightweight stabilizer.
Thank you. Your tutorial is the most detailed I’ve ever watched. I’m going to try this you make it look easy I’ve been quilting for years always wanting to do one or two❤️💕❤️
Hi. I don’t have this one anymore as I made it for someone else. Basically, The back stitches are all vertical. You can quilt it differently and have different stitch look on the back. I used the stitch in the ditch. I hope this helps.
If you want to give this blanket heft and warmth, get some microfleece, it's a great cheat and really adds weight to a blanket so it keeps somebody warm but a sheet is also a great idea if you want to light weight quilt! I've also used all of those t-shirts scraps, sewing them up crazy quilt style and backed a t-shirt quilt with that - so I don't have T-shirts scraps as wastage hanging around in my scrap bin! Good luck with your quilting!
Hello, I am Wanda, I have been asked to make a tee shirt quilt for a young girl graduating in 2023. I have never made one before. Is the backing material the same as the tee shirt fabric or can I use cotton fabric? also I was told that they wanted her school Jacket centered in the front with the back of the Jacket on the backing. Is this something commonly done? also being I have never done one before how much should I charge for labor?
Hi. You can use cotton fabric for the backing. You can add the jacket. Just cut it out whatever size you want and work around it. You can add a portion of the jacket to the backing also. Matching it up with the front may be tedious but it could be done. Depending on size, I would charge several hundred dollars because it sounds like a lot of extra work. Feel free to email me if you have any other questions. I can send you my phone number too. Flemingconnieg@gmail.com. Hope this helps.
I have a question about quilting. Is stitch in the ditch enough to keep the batting from bunching up during washing? Making stitches closer together on the shirts isn't necessary? I would just hate to have the batting bunch up after washing. I know that batting has different quilting spaces to prevent this. Thank you.
Yes. In my experience, Stitch in the ditch is enough to keep the batting from bunching up in the middle. And no. It isn't necessary to make the stitches closer together. Again, this is from my experience.
@@sewcraftiewithconnie8293 Thank you. I am about to quilt one and I was worried that the batting would bunch up. Glad to know that I don't have to worry about that.
@@sewcraftiewithconnie8293 I have one other question. Do you prewash your backing fabric so that it will shrink since the t-shirts have already been washed and won't shrink any more?
@@anitabush3630 I don't but you definitely can! I never prewash my fabric but a lot of people do. I haven't had any issues with not washing it yet. It's whatever you prefer.
Hi. I’m so sorry. I don’t have this quilt anymore. It was for a customer. The back was just solid black king size sheet. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Hi. Interfacing helps to keep the T-shirt from stretching as you sew it and after you sew it. It makes it easier to sew. Hopes this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions and Thanks so much.
I would cut at least 12” -14” around the design. Maybe more. If you cut bigger you may not need a border around each block to make a twin size. If it’s still too small you can always add a border around each block to make it bigger. Hope this helps.
Hi! I’m so sorry. I don’t have this quilt anymore. It was for a customer. The back is just a king size sheet. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Hi l have a question instead of cover all the block with interfacing is it possible to put about 1inch interfacing all around only where you need to stitch ?
I’ve tried that before and it didn’t work too well. It was still too stretchy. It may work better for you though. You can try it and see what you think.
You end up cutting some of the t-shirt designs off because the blocks don't fit together. Yikes. Hope that wasn't their favorite shirt. Perhaps using multiples of a base number would help. Also, if you would take a few of the smaller designs and sew two together then cut the square you wouldn't have such a large quilt. Just suggestions.
@@sewcraftiewithconnie8293 My 16 year old son passed away 5 weeks ago. Your video has helped me start to make a quilt with all his memorable shirts. At least I will have a piece of him to hug me. Thank you for posting this. Love from Dallas.
I just made a smaller one for my son for Christmas, with all his wrestling shirts. It’s the size of a throw. He absolutely loves it - it really came out nice! Your tutorial helped me tremendously although I did wing it a little. Wish I could attach a picture. I’m super proud of it. Thanks for your video! It gave me the courage to dive in!
@@helenquinn9127 awww. Yay! I’m so glad it helped you. Thanks so much for letting me know.
That built in binding just made this entire project doable for me. Thank you!
Yay! I’m so glad. You’re very welcome
I lost my son 3yrs ago and I wanted to make his memory quilt myself and after watching your tutorial I will have the confidence now
Thank you so much ❤
You’re very welcome and thank you so much. I’m so sorry to hear about your son.
Perfect video. Easy to follow and excellent instructions. Thank you
Yay! You’re very welcome. So glad it helped.
Thank you for your video your instructions are very clear my friend asked me to make a memory quilt of her sons football tea shirts he died at the age of 34 your video has give me the confidence ❤
You’re very welcome and so sorry to hear that.
Thanks. You made everything very clear and quick,
You’re very welcome. Glad it helped.
Whoop! College Station here. Thanks for the tutorial!
You're very welcome!
I love how simple you made this video and that you called out it's for beginners. Quilting can be so intimidating for the novice with measurements and making precision such a necessity. I sew but am by no means a seamstress. I've made a few small quilts that are okay. I am planning on making my son a T-Shirt quilt for his high school graduation using T-shirts I've saved since he was around 3 years old from sports and what not. Before this video I never thought in a million years I could create something that I'd deem equal or atleast close to the quality of the accomplishments I've seen him achieve over the years. I think now that I can and that it will mean more if I do it myself verses paying someone to do it for me. Thank you for keeping it real and doable. My takeaway is that you don't have to be an expert to make something of good quality that means something very special. You really gave me the motivation and confidence I needed. That means more than I can say.
Hi! You're very welcome. I'm so glad it helped you. I felt the same way about making a quilt. Never thought I could but it's a lot easier than people think and once you make one, it will get easier and easier. I can make a T-shirt quilt in about two days now since I've made so many. Feel free to ask any questions as you go along. I'd be more than happy to help. Thanks again for the kind words and good luck. You can do it!
@@sewcraftiewithconnie8293 Thank you so much!
@@angeliquehoward1238 you're very welcome
@@sewcraftiewithconnie8293 I was accidentally on my daughters account somehow when I left me note. I'm now subscribed on mine as well. :)
@@angeliquehoward1238 yay! Thank you so much
Using the backing flipped around for binding is what my Great Grandma and my Grandma did. Still a good idea! Though I rarely do it this way.
Yes. It makes it a little easier. I do like both ways though.
I love tee shirt quilts.You made it look easy to do.
@@lucilledaub5991 thank you! ;)
Thank you for this "Quilting-Newbie-Friendly" tutorial!!! I've watched at least a dozen others which only left me feeling overwhelmed and prematurely defeated. Thanks to you, I am empowered to get going on my project.
Yay! I’m so glad and you’re very welcome.
Thanks for all the great tips. Loved the idea of stitching in the ditch as I have more time than money.
You're very welcome. Glad it helped.
I just watched you making tee shirt quilt.. Looks pretty cool, not to difficult to make- no crazy yardage to figure out or shapes to put together..I going to try one,Thanks
You’re very welcome. So glad it helped. I make it as simple as possible by keeping the blocks all the same size. :). Let me know if you have any other questions
Just started a T-shirt memory quilt for my granddaughter, this video helped me the most. You make it easy to follow you. Thank you. I have subscribed to you as I understand your teaching.
Great! Thank you so much. I’m so glad it helped you
Great video tutorial Connie! You are a very good teacher!
Thank you so much. So glad you liked it.
Thank you for this great and informative video. For my sewing I have the Pfaff Icon, a big throat for the bulk. 😊
Great! You’re very welcome!
Thank you, Connie your technique works perfect for me!
Yay! You're very welcome! Glad it helped you.
This video is awesome. Thank you!
YaY! I'm so glad! You're very welcome and thank you
Thank so much, I love that you used the backing as the binding!
You’re very welcome. Hope this helps
This is beautiful. I am working on one now for my son’s girlfriend. She graduated college this year and has so many t-shirts from middle school though the end of college. They are all different sizes and so are the designs. Whew. I was at a loss until I watched your tutorial. Now I know that the seams do not all have to match up and it will still look amazing. I love your yours turned out. And the self binding is going to be my go to now. Thank you so much for sharing.
You’re very welcome and I’m so glad it helped you.
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@@tanerylmaz8368are you serious!!! Shame on YOU for judging someone for deciding to make a quilt with their OWN t-shirts!!! People donate things all the time and it’s not your place to say what someone does with their own items, I’m completely shocked at your comment because it’s INSANE!!! Also what’s even more shocking is the fact that you are here watching this video which means you are doing the exact same thing!!!
@@GodsChild145I just report those kinds of comments and keep it moving. Responding doesn’t bother them and only brings attention to the comment🫶🏾😁🫶🏾💟💟💟
Thanks very much for the info. I used this video as a refresher. 🥰❤👌💯 very well done.
Yay! You're very welcome
Whoop!! 👍🏻 Love it!!
Yay, so glad! Thanks so much
Thank you☺️👍 This was very helpful.
Yay. I’m so glad and you’re very welcome
Hi!! This was super helpful!! Thank you so much for this video!!
Yay! You're very welcome. Glad it helped you.
This video was wonderful! Gathering up t-shirts for my granddaughter’s graduation. I have done this on a small scale with table runners, but this will be my biggest project! Did you miter their corners? How did you do them? Thank you again for this great tutorial!
Yay! So glad it helped! I didn’t miter the corners. Just folded them over. They can be mitered though.
She will be so and proud! Helped one grandson make his own I only helped with last of binding, college was about to start. Did two more.
@@pamhuckle3029 awesome!
Loved the details in your video. It was very helpful. I would love to know the sizes of the two rulers you used. Thanks!
Hi. Thank you so much. One was approximately 12 1/2" and the other one was about 14". So glad it helped you.
Hello! Do you iron the second batting to the backing or to the reverse of the sewed tshirts? Or do you iron once all of it is finished? I don’t understand how batting works, are both sides supposed to stick ?
I’m so sorry. I’m just now seeing this. I don’t iron the batting on at all. I just iron the interfacing on to the back of the tshirts to make them a little stiffer. The batting is just laid down. Hope that makes sense let me know if you have any other questions.
What stitch do you use for stitch in the ditch? And is the border stitch straight or zigzag? I must have missed something that I saw in the comments, do you stitch in the ditch on both sides of the quilt? Thank you so much! I have been holding onto t-shirts for years because I have been afraid to do this. I'm much more confident now. You are awesome for sharing!!!
Thanks so much! After I sandwich the three pieces together (top, batting, backing) then I stitch in the ditch on just the top. I just use a straight stitch but lengthen it to about 3.5 or 4. The corded is straight stitch but at regular length 2.5. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.
I love your video it is so easy to follow how many shirts did you use for a full size quilt
Yay! Thank you! I use about 30 blocks for a full size. So that’s either 30 shirts if only front designs. If designs are on back to that counts as two blocks. 5 across and six down. Hope this helps.
Do you do T shirt Quilts for anyone ? This was a great information video, very helpful. thank You
You’re welcome and yes I do. I’ve made several T-shirt’s quilts for people.
You explain everything so well! I am just about ready to sew my shirts together. However, I would really like to make it double sided due to having soooo many shirts! Any advice on how to put two faces together with batting in between them?
I’ve never done that before as I know it would probably be kinda hard but if you can get all blocks the same size in both sides and match them up pretty well you can either put the tops right side together with batting on the back of one top. Sew all the way around leave an opening then turn right side out then top stitch around then stitch in the ditch or just leave the top stitching or put T-shirt wrong sides together with batting in between. Then quit stitch in the ditch then bind it. Hope this helps.
@@sewcraftiewithconnie8293 Thank you so much! Sounds doable for sure....I just have to work up the nerve to try it. :) I'm also worried that my machine can't handle it, so I may take it to a local quilt shop and have them stitch the ditches for me. I appreciate your help!
@@lainiejackson1602 you’re very welcome. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks for this video! What kind of material did you use for the backing of the quilt? Also, what kind of batting?
@@ribsy39 you’re welcome. Thanks for watching. I use a sheet for the bigger quilts and I use low loft batting. Hope this helps!
This is a great video, Thank you !!! I am experienced at sewing but have never learned to quilt, and I'd like to start. One question, do you 'stitch the ditch' on all of the seams of the t-shirts, both vertically and horizontally - or just in one direction?
Thank you so much. I only stitch in one direction. Horizontally, but you can do both ways if you like. I find horizontally easiest.
Did you do 3” seams? Thank you for this great tutorial. You explain all so well.
You’re very welcome. So glad it helped. No I used 1/2” to 1” seams.
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very nice quilt, what type of backing you use?
Thank you! It depends how big it is or what I have on hand. I’ll use a sheet or sew two pieces of cotton fabric together
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Fantastic tutorial! Thank you! Can you make without a sewing machine?
Yay! Thank you! You can hand sew it but that would be a pretty daunting task but doable.
That was a great presentation. Is it very difficult to see a quilt by hand and if it can be done what kind of thread and needle would be best to use?
Thank you. When looking for needles make sure it says quilting needles and I like using a long one. Also they make thread specifically for hand quilting so make sure it says that. Hand quilting thread is stronger. Hope this helps.
A view of the completed back would be nice. 😊
@@SusanJSimpson oh. I’m so sorry. I don’t have this quilt anymore. It was for a customer but it’s just plain black solid sheets. Sorry about that. I’ll tried to post a pic next one i finish.
Thank you for the tutorial! I'm excited to try. Do you use a particular needle size or thread type? I'm not sure if it needs to be a thicker needle.
What thread length/width/stitch did you use?
Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️
Hi. You're very welcome. I'm so glad. I don't use any particular size needle. And just cotton thread or polyester thread will work. My stitch length is at 2.5. Hope this helps and let me know if you have any other questions.
@@sewcraftiewithconnie8293 wow, thank you so much for the reply! I really appreciate that. ☺️ I'm a little worried my smaller machine won't be able to have the fabric pushed through towards the end but I'll give it a go!
What tyoe of fabric did you up for your backing? Thanks so much again, love from Ireland 🇮🇪
@@bbhybris you're very welcome! I use a thin batting. Those are easier to sew and will help reduce the thickness. You can maybe anchor your machine down somehow but you should be ok. If you have a walking foot use it. That will help pull the fabric through. It's not too think though.
Does spray baste work on this or is pining better? Thank you for the great tutorial.
Thank you so much. I don't use spray baste because I'm worried it will gunk up my needle. If you've used it before it would probably work but it may not can handle the heaviness of it. Not sure how strong spray baste is. Hope this helps.
I have a question when you have sewn all of your squares together to make rows do you iron the seams open or press to the side before sewing the rows together? You make it look so easy and very doable
Thank you
Hi. It depends. If it looks like the seam will lay over naturally then I iron it to the side but if it’s going to be too bulky for my machine then I iron them open. The majority of the time, I iron them to the side because I can cut out the bulkiness by cutting off the excess close to the seam as long as I don’t cut the seam. This can be dangerous though because T-shirt quilts are heavy and can rip open a seam if it’s cut too close. My machine can handle bulkiness pretty good. You can also “walk” your machine over the bulkiness. I hope this helps. Sorry it’s a lengthy answer. Lol
Beautifull where do get the square ruler to buy which store
Thank you. I can’t remember exactly where I got them but you can get them at Joanns or Hobby lobby. I’ve also gotten a lot of mine at garage sales.
Could an old duvet cover or even a bed sheet be used as the back of the blanket to increase the upcycle ?
@@djstumpy7399 yes! For sure!
Hi lovely to watch you getting this quilt together, I also would like to do the binding in one with the back, but how many inches in width do you allow for that? I’ve got all the t-shirt fronts with that interfacing on, but my grandson didn’t have enough picture fronts, s I’ve used some of the backs either as plain 12” squares or combined several colours in one 12” square. Hi can then draw on the plane ones what he likes.
Hi! Thank you! I’d leave at least 4” and then you can adjust it as you go.
Can I use a King Size sheet for the backing?
@@cowkaren yes! I do that too
Don't tell my husband, but when he dies, I am going to cut up all his precious sports team t-shirts and make one of these for our daughter. Now, all I have to do is figure out what to do with all of his precious hats. :)
My Husband passed 8 months ago and I’m looking at doing this with his T Shirts because I can’t bring myself to give them away ❤️
What if you die first.?
@@Marla.22 Then disposing of his shirts and hats won't be my problem, obviously. And for my husband's sake, he better hope I don't die first, because I am the only one that prevents him from winning a Darwin award.
@@app103Wow what a lucky man to be married to a wife that thinks so highly of him!!! That’s a pretty shitty thing to say about the one you love!!!
@@app103Wow such a lucky man to be married to someone who thinks so highly of him!!! That’s a pretty horrible thing to say about the one you love!!!
this is a whole lot more work than ones I'm used to. Also this doesn't seem too much of a beginner either. Your quilt ended up not wide enough & too long. Did you measure the bed first?
It wasn’t for this bed. It was for another bed. I used the shirts that were given to me. Sorry tutorial didn’t work for you.
Would you say the block sizes don’t matter as much in this version you showed ? I’m working on one and it’s a different sized blocks , they don’t care if it’s all perfectly aligned. Not sure how to go about making my final cuts
No. They can be different sizes if you like. I would just have one row the same size.
When I do variable size Square quilts, I do 4, 8 and 12-in squares or go by fives - 5, 10, 15-in squares. Quilting is made easier when the all the measurements are divisible by the same number, when it's squares and they're relatively large (lots of quilts have such tiny piecings, it's intimidating!). Then I just through them all on the floor (or table) and squirrel them until it's an even rectangle or square. After I've got that sorted, I snap a picture of it and use that as my sewing guide of what goes where, in what order/color.
Good luck with your quilting!
when you flip it over to stitch in the ditch are you going over the same stitches or are you turning it and doing the other direction
I'm just stitching the other direction.
I have a few old bed skirts, that's what I plan to use tonight. Our would I be better off with an old sheet?
For the backing?
@@sewcraftiewithconnie8293 yes, but I forgot I bought a whole ream of white cotton fabric so I think I'm better off with it.
Great! Let me know if you have any other questions
Does the interfacing stop the need for a zig zag seam? Thank you 😊
Yes. Pretty much
Do you iron the seams open or all to the same side after sewing the T-shirts together?
Most the time I don’t iron them at all but when I do i usually them iron to the side.
Have you ever done one where you have used t-shirts for the front and back of the quilt?
No. I haven't. It's possible but you would just need to make sure the shirts match up on each side so you can stitch in the ditch but you could also do an all over quilting design and then it wouldn't matter if they matched up front and back.
Do you use knit fabric for back of quilt.
can I just pay you to make mine hahahah you make it look simple
Lol. Sure. Just email me. Flemingconnieg@gmail.com
So unfortunately I’ve never learned how to use a sewing machine nor have I ever sewn anything. How can I do this? It’s a beautiful memory piece that I would love to make for my son who passed using his shirts.
So sorry for your loss. You can view other videos about beginner sewing and setting up machine. I’ll try to make one but this is also for a beginner but you should be able to follow this no problem. Let me know if you have any other questions. Hope it helps you.
What fabric would you recommend for the backing?
Cotton or a sheet.
Thank you!
@@risaharris you’re very welcome
Can you share what stitch in the ditch is please
@@karenschiff197 sure. It’s just stitching in the seams of your quilt top. Make sure your stitches are a little longer when you quilt by stitching in the ditch. I’d say either 3 or 3.5.
You did a beautiful job on this t-shirt blanket. Easy to follow and I hope I do as well of a job on my 1st try. This is for a special gift to someone who lost their son. Thank you for sharing! ❤😊
You’re very welcome and thank you. So sorry for their loss
You need the stretchy iron on interfacing . If you use the type that doesn’t stretch then the t-shirts will come loose from the iron on Pell on.
That’s a great idea. I didn’t even know they made stretchy iron on interfacing! Although I haven’t had any trouble using the non stretchy iron on interfacing. But you are correct. A few of mine have come loose but I just iron it back on and it’s been fine.
Did you use precut stabelizer? If so what sz and brand? Not washaway is it? Have to make a couple (1st timer) and a bit skittish
No. I didn't use a precut stabilizer. I cut my T-shirt squares and then cut the stabilizer to match the size of the T-shirt square. It's not wash away. It's just a lightweight stabilizer.
@@sewcraftiewithconnie8293 thank you so very much for your quick response. I've been researching tutorials and your was perfect.
Yay. I'm so glad and your very welcome. Let me know if you have any other questions.
How come the ironing of the interfacing doesn’t stick to your ironing board on all the edges/corners?
Good question! I’m not really sure unless it’s because it’s a lightweight interfacing but I haven’t had any problems with it sticking.
Thank you. Your tutorial is the most detailed I’ve ever watched. I’m going to try this you make it look easy I’ve been quilting for years always wanting to do one or two❤️💕❤️
Where did you buy the see through acrylic ruler? Trying to find one that is 14” square.
I think I got it at hobby lobby. You can also order them online I believe.
Hi! I would like to see how ithe stitches look on the other side.
Hi. I don’t have this one anymore as I made it for someone else. Basically, The back stitches are all vertical. You can quilt it differently and have different stitch look on the back. I used the stitch in the ditch. I hope this helps.
How many tees do u need to make for queen or full size quilt
About 25-30 for full and 35 -40 for queen
What kind of batting should i use?
I would use a thin low loft batting.
What kind of fabric did you use for the backing?
I used a sheet for this one but you can use cotton fabric and just sew pieces together to make it big enough.
Thank you
@@thereses100 you're very welcome
If you want to give this blanket heft and warmth, get some microfleece, it's a great cheat and really adds weight to a blanket so it keeps somebody warm but a sheet is also a great idea if you want to light weight quilt! I've also used all of those t-shirts scraps, sewing them up crazy quilt style and backed a t-shirt quilt with that - so I don't have T-shirts scraps as wastage hanging around in my scrap bin!
Good luck with your quilting!
How do you flatten the seam before you add the backing so they don't cause bulking on the top?
Iron the seam open as best as you can.
Hello, I am Wanda, I have been asked to make a tee shirt quilt for a young girl graduating in 2023. I have never made one before. Is the backing material the same as the tee shirt fabric or can I use cotton fabric? also I was told that they wanted her school Jacket centered in the front with the back of the Jacket on the backing. Is this something commonly done? also being I have never done one before how much should I charge for labor?
Hi. You can use cotton fabric for the backing. You can add the jacket. Just cut it out whatever size you want and work around it. You can add a portion of the jacket to the backing also. Matching it up with the front may be tedious but it could be done. Depending on size, I would charge several hundred dollars because it sounds like a lot of extra work. Feel free to email me if you have any other questions. I can send you my phone number too. Flemingconnieg@gmail.com. Hope this helps.
I have a question about quilting. Is stitch in the ditch enough to keep the batting from bunching up during washing? Making stitches closer together on the shirts isn't necessary? I would just hate to have the batting bunch up after washing. I know that batting has different quilting spaces to prevent this. Thank you.
Yes. In my experience, Stitch in the ditch is enough to keep the batting from bunching up in the middle. And no. It isn't necessary to make the stitches closer together. Again, this is from my experience.
@@sewcraftiewithconnie8293 Thank you. I am about to quilt one and I was worried that the batting would bunch up. Glad to know that I don't have to worry about that.
@@anitabush3630 you're very welcome
@@sewcraftiewithconnie8293 I have one other question. Do you prewash your backing fabric so that it will shrink since the t-shirts have already been washed and won't shrink any more?
@@anitabush3630 I don't but you definitely can! I never prewash my fabric but a lot of people do. I haven't had any issues with not washing it yet. It's whatever you prefer.
😊Debbie I sent you this video so you can see how to make a t-shirt quilt
@@debbiemaines-wampler8896 thank you!
How do you sew the seams
I use the edge of my presser foot as the allowance. You can also make your stitch a little longer if you like.
Is there a specific backing/batting do I need?
Nothing specific. I do use thin batting and the backing can be fabric sewn together or a sheet.
Can you show the back side finished
Hi. I’m so sorry. I don’t have this quilt anymore. It was for a customer. The back was just solid black king size sheet. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Me gustaría hacer uno , en qué tiendas venden la tela que se adhiere a la franela y cómo se llama
It’s called lightweight fusible interfacing. Hope this helps
Hi, I have a question. Why do you use interfacing?
Hi. Interfacing helps to keep the T-shirt from stretching as you sew it and after you sew it. It makes it easier to sew. Hopes this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions and Thanks so much.
How many pieces to make a twin ?
You would need about 20 tshirts for a twin size quilt.
How many inches do I cut from the 20 tshirts?
I would cut at least 12” -14” around the design. Maybe more. If you cut bigger you may not need a border around each block to make a twin size. If it’s still too small you can always add a border around each block to make it bigger. Hope this helps.
Thanks for your help
You’re very welcome
Çan you show the back of the finished quilt
Hi! I’m so sorry. I don’t have this quilt anymore. It was for a customer. The back is just a king size sheet. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Do you need a walking foot for this
No. A walking foot isn't necessary. For some machines it may be but I didn't have any trouble.
How long did it take you from start to finish this quilt?
About 3 days. I can make a full-size in one day but it takes me all day.
Hi l have a question instead of cover all the block with interfacing is it possible to put about 1inch interfacing all around only where you need to stitch ?
I’ve tried that before and it didn’t work too well. It was still too stretchy. It may work better for you though. You can try it and see what you think.
You end up cutting some of the t-shirt designs off because the blocks don't fit together. Yikes. Hope that wasn't their favorite shirt. Perhaps using multiples of a base number would help. Also, if you would take a few of the smaller designs and sew two together then cut the square you wouldn't have such a large quilt. Just suggestions.
As many as I have done, so far no complaints. Thanks so much for the suggestion. I like that idea.
Gee, I wonder if they live in Texas 🤔
Lol
@@sewcraftiewithconnie8293 My 16 year old son passed away 5 weeks ago. Your video has helped me start to make a quilt with all his memorable shirts. At least I will have a piece of him to hug me. Thank you for posting this. Love from Dallas.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm
glad this video helped you!
These are all same sizes. No help to me, i have diff sizes
Sorry it’s no help to you. You can cut them to make them all the same size or cut smaller ones and add to a same size block.
What stitch were you using to stitch the batting and backing to the T-shirts?
Just a regular stitch in the ditch. I’d make the stitch a little longer. Size 3.0-3.5.
Me gustaría hacer uno , en qué tiendas venden la tela que se adhiere a la franela y cómo se llama
It’s called lightweight fusible interfacing. Hope this helps.
What kind of batting do you use?
It's thin batting. Or low loft batting.
What did you use for the backing of the blanket?
A sheet. You can also splice fabric together.