Originally Posted by okiepastor
I did one starting with my serger--- i came up with some interesting techniques while I played. first, I serged around all the edges of the sweater pieces I cut ---same width per row, but different lengthwise size for more interest.
Then I used my sewing machine to sew the serged pieces to the backing. Last, I used 2" W pieces of fabric with edges ironed in 1/2 inch on each side, stitched them down on each side for sashing.....and to cover the seams.
Did another with bias hem tape in my stash--that worked too!
And a third with hem lace sitting unused in my cabinet......
Have fun!
Well this is certainly an interesting idea.
After thinking for a few minutes I had several thoughts. First I would wash and dry all the sweaters so that shrinkage as taken place. I would then plan on a backing fabric for each square or shape and have them cut 1 inch larger. I would use a 1/2 inch seam allowance instead of 1/4 inch for this quilt.
If using a sweater you need to cut it apart. But before cutting it apart I would sew a stay stitching line to make sure that the sweater does not fray or raffel.
Then take your fabric piece and sew it to the back of the sweater piece. After sewing then you can cut out the piece through the sweater and the fabric. I would then serge or zig-zag all the edges. If the sweater has a pattern you may be able to use that but you should make sure that the sweater is secured to the fabric in stead of the x through the middle.
If you have cut and sewn squares, I would simply straight stitch from corner to corner both ways in the square, similiar to how we sew squares for rag quilts. I would be sure to have the seam allowances covered with a separate backing fabric after having completed the top.
This certainly would make for a very warm quilt. You may or may not need batting with this quilt especially if using flannels and/or fleece fabrics.
I'm thinking men's sweater would make a really great looking quilt top, then add with flannel and fleece would be a nice warm quilt.
I'm interested to see other postings on this subject.
Pam M