Rag Quilt Made From T Shirts
So in comes the t shirt rag quilt also known as the non quilter s quilt.
Rag quilt made from t shirts. For this quilt i am using squares. I asked to read the story and instructions. 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. Old t shirts you will need two squares of shirt for each square of your quilt.
Tips for making a t shirt quilt. My squares are 8 when cut and then finish at 7 with a 1 2 seam allowance. This rag quilt sews up to be 46 x 60 making a generous throw size quilt. These ragged t shirt quilt directions will show you how to make a rag quilt with your old t shirts that are too sentimental to get rid of.
For his quilt i used a total of 20 t shirts. Unless you plan to fill in gaps with complementary fabric usually at least 16 t shirts are required to make a throw blanket size quilt. I planned 9 rows each row with 8 squares. However that also depends on the sizing of the t shirts.
Batting or flannel for the inside of the quilt. These ragged t shirt quilt directions will show yo. She had seen one in mccall s magazine. Combine two of your favorite types of quilts rag quilts and t shirt quilts in one awesome quilt project.
This t shirt quilt pattern method is great because it makes it easier to sew with knit fabrics and eliminates the need for interfacing. I made my first t shirt quilt after giving a friend a baby quilt back when my husband i were in the navy in 1999 i was asked if i could make her a quilt out of her favorite t shirts from college and navy flight training. Switch to a ballpoint needle made especially for knits if a standard sewing machine needle snags the t shirt fabric. For the batting cut 20 11 5 squares using needle punched.
See more ideas about rag quilt quilts shirt quilt. Combine two of your favorite types of quilts rag quilts and t shirt quilt patterns into one awesome quilt project. I used the fronts and backs of shirts and all in all i used about 36 large shirts for my quilt. Here s a rag quilt size chart that makes it easy.
Both make adorable rag quilts. You can change the number and size of squares in the quilt to make it larger or smaller. Choose to cut squares or strips. Spring loaded rag quilt scissors a must if your quilt is larger than mini size trust me plan your rag quilt.
Being realistic i knew i would not have the patience to make the perfect square cuts create a binding or hand quilt to finish.