Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Looking for T-Shirt Pattern >

Looking for T-Shirt Pattern

Looking for T-Shirt Pattern

Old 05-22-2012, 05:50 AM
  #1  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
Chris Anders's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Pleasant Hill, Louisiana
Posts: 1,288
Default Looking for T-Shirt Pattern

Ok ladies my grandaughter wants a T-Shirt quilt. she has a lot of school T-Shirts. I would appreciate any info you can give me. How to make one. What is the best size block ?
Chris Anders is offline  
Old 05-22-2012, 05:54 AM
  #2  
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Central Pennsylvania
Posts: 52
Default

Make sure you put interfacing on the back of each one. What I do for block sizes if I want all the same size (which I usually do) is measure the largest decal and then go about 1-2 inches larger (depending on decal size) after seems.
usafchick1980 is offline  
Old 05-22-2012, 05:59 AM
  #3  
Super Member
 
Treasureit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Royse City Texas
Posts: 2,870
Default

Google Free T shirt Pattern. I have been looking for a pattern too..that is my next project for my Grandson. I am a little anxious, but I have seen some nice finished ones so I know it can be done.
Treasureit is offline  
Old 05-22-2012, 06:02 AM
  #4  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 2,451
Default

Yes the interfacing a must. However my friend made one and used too many shirts, and is too heavy. Her daughter isn't able to use it...............calla
calla is offline  
Old 05-22-2012, 06:08 AM
  #5  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Missouri
Posts: 4,061
Default

If you type in "t-shirt quilt" in the search section of this website, you will find lots of pictures and advice for making a quilt. There's lots of information here. Have fun!
MaryMo is offline  
Old 05-22-2012, 06:25 AM
  #6  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Michigan. . .FINALLY!!!!
Posts: 6,726
Default

http://quiltbug.com/articles/Tshirt-quilts.htm

http://www.straw.com/quilting/articles/teequilts.html

http://www.goosetracks.com/T-Shirt%2...tructions.html


http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Quilt-from-Tee-Shirts

and of course lots of information here on QB
auntpiggylpn is offline  
Old 05-22-2012, 09:10 AM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 416
Default

I do my T-shirt quilts differently than most people. I do not use a set block size. Instead the blocks are in 4 inch increments (plus the seam allowance) based on the design on each T-shirt. So I would have 4 x 4, 4x8, 4x12, 4x16, 8x8, 8x12, 8x16, etc. With the largest block being 16 x 16. This is the method used by Too Cool T-hsirt quilts.

I typically do not use stabilizer when making T-shirt quilts - only if the T-shirt itself is very flimsy. I don't use sashing between the blocks but I do usually put a regular quilting cotton border on the quilt and use quilting cotton for the backing. I have made 6 or 7 of these now. All but one of them was twin size or larger. I machine quilt on my domestic sewing machine. Here is a link to one that I made.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...ml#post4790296

Last edited by lakekids; 05-22-2012 at 09:12 AM.
lakekids is offline  
Old 05-22-2012, 04:46 PM
  #8  
Super Member
 
hopetoquilt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 2,860
Default

The most beautiful t-shirt quilt I saw was made using what appears to be a modification of the shadow box pattern. Let me see if I can find it.


Hey, I found it: http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t189110.html

This one is awesome.
hopetoquilt is offline  
Old 05-22-2012, 04:54 PM
  #9  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: central Indiana
Posts: 1,166
Default

I am sure there are several, if you just google or follow the links in the previous posts. I have an actual pattern that I picked up at the LQS. Not so much a pattern as the directions to do it. And I am also signing up for a 2 day Tee shirt quilt class at the LQS later next month. I have wanted to do one for quite some time...both my daughters have tons of cheerleading and college tees and my son has several college and farming type tees so I am going to be doing at least 3. While I know I could do it on my own, I love taking classes...it is fun to be able to visit while I sew!
Pam B is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mac
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
17
03-15-2015 09:44 PM
profannie
Main
33
01-24-2015 01:30 AM
sandyl
Main
17
07-09-2012 12:47 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter