How to Make a T-Shirt Quilt - May 14, 21, & 28, 5:30pm-8:30pm
T-shirt quilts are a great way to dip your toes into quilting, and they make fantastic gifts! Learn to make your own memory quilt with t-shirts in this advanced beginner level class. Together we will turn your old shirts into a quilt top, and we'll discuss different quilting options to finish your quilt. Students should expect to work on their quilt between classes, having access to a sewing machine outside of class is helpful.
Week 1: Prepping and cutting the shirts, cutting sashing fabric
Week 2: Finishing cutting fabric, assembling the quilt top
Week 3: Finishing quilt top, sandwiching & tie quilting
Class Difficulty Rating: 2 - Students are expected to know how to use a sewing machine before this class
Materials needed for class:
- 12 t-shirts
- 4 yards fusible interfacing
- 1.5 yards fabric (sashing)
- coordinating thread
Optional:
- 12.5" square ruler
- .5 yards fabric (binding)
- 4 yards fabric (backing)
- quilt batting
- 1 skein cotton yarn (to tie the quilt)
Sewing machine, rulers, rotary cutters, cutting mats, iron and ironing boards, pins, and seam rippers will be provided if needed. You are always welcome to bring your own machine and supplies if you prefer your own tools!
Instructor: Bridget Adams