Tip for tee shirt quilt
#1
Hi, I was reading on this site yesterday but of course couldn't find it again this morning, but the person was talking about not using tee shirts that were screen printed (I think - correct me if I'm wrong) because the ironing would become an issue, with the print causing an issue sticking to something during the ironing process. It mentioned using a pressing cloth though.
I am beginning my very first tee shirt quilt, and was ready to apply the stabilizer last night. Fortunately I read this post first, and I decided to use freezer paper instead of a pressing cloth. The waxy side of the freezer paper applied directly to the print on the tee shirt and peeled off, leaving no damage to the print on the shirt. Voila!
I am beginning my very first tee shirt quilt, and was ready to apply the stabilizer last night. Fortunately I read this post first, and I decided to use freezer paper instead of a pressing cloth. The waxy side of the freezer paper applied directly to the print on the tee shirt and peeled off, leaving no damage to the print on the shirt. Voila!
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Originally Posted by Prissnboot
Hi, I was reading on this site yesterday but of course couldn't find it again this morning, but the person was talking about not using tee shirts that were screen printed (I think - correct me if I'm wrong) because the ironing would become an issue, with the print causing an issue sticking to something during the ironing process. It mentioned using a pressing cloth though.
I am beginning my very first tee shirt quilt, and was ready to apply the stabilizer last night. Fortunately I read this post first, and I decided to use freezer paper instead of a pressing cloth. The waxy side of the freezer paper applied directly to the print on the tee shirt and peeled off, leaving no damage to the print on the shirt. Voila!
I am beginning my very first tee shirt quilt, and was ready to apply the stabilizer last night. Fortunately I read this post first, and I decided to use freezer paper instead of a pressing cloth. The waxy side of the freezer paper applied directly to the print on the tee shirt and peeled off, leaving no damage to the print on the shirt. Voila!
#3
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(I love your online name, by the way!!!) ;)
Thank you so much for the clarification - I have only ironed on the interfacing, will start stitching tomorrow evening - have church this evening, quilting never interferes with that, although my Pastor always tells us to sow (sew) into the Kingdom....I don't quite think that's what he's talking about!
Anyway, I will definitely remember your helpful hint!
I plan on doing another tee shirt quilt later this year and will definitely use the 12" square ruler - talk about a brain fart! I forgot I had it which is why I didn't use it this time. Duhhh!!!
Happy Quilting - enjoy the journey!
(I love your online name, by the way!!!) ;)
Thank you so much for the clarification - I have only ironed on the interfacing, will start stitching tomorrow evening - have church this evening, quilting never interferes with that, although my Pastor always tells us to sow (sew) into the Kingdom....I don't quite think that's what he's talking about!
Anyway, I will definitely remember your helpful hint!
I plan on doing another tee shirt quilt later this year and will definitely use the 12" square ruler - talk about a brain fart! I forgot I had it which is why I didn't use it this time. Duhhh!!!
Happy Quilting - enjoy the journey!
#4
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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when you put the backing on it will stick to your iron just finished putting the backing on t-shirts and I used tinfoil laid the print face down and it made the ones that were cracked and dull look like they were new. Someone told me not to use the tinfoil but I had already finished doing them
#5
Originally Posted by Prissnboot
Hi, I was reading on this site yesterday but of course couldn't find it again this morning, but the person was talking about not using tee shirts that were screen printed (I think - correct me if I'm wrong) because the ironing would become an issue, with the print causing an issue sticking to something during the ironing process. It mentioned using a pressing cloth though.
I am beginning my very first tee shirt quilt, and was ready to apply the stabilizer last night. Fortunately I read this post first, and I decided to use freezer paper instead of a pressing cloth. The waxy side of the freezer paper applied directly to the print on the tee shirt and peeled off, leaving no damage to the print on the shirt. Voila!
I am beginning my very first tee shirt quilt, and was ready to apply the stabilizer last night. Fortunately I read this post first, and I decided to use freezer paper instead of a pressing cloth. The waxy side of the freezer paper applied directly to the print on the tee shirt and peeled off, leaving no damage to the print on the shirt. Voila!
Oh wow.... thanks!
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