Backing for T-shirt quilt
 

Have any of you used the back of the t-shirts for the backing? And if so, should the pellon be put on it also?
Thanks.

Yes, it also needs the pellon on it to keep the shirts from stretching.

Glad you asked this question as I have been thinking of doing this. It's a shame to throw all those backs away.

I also been thinking of doing my quilt as quilt as you go and sew the blocks in row and put raw edge sashing in between the block and row, clip the seams and let it fray.

I would NOT add the additional weight to the quilt. They are heavy enough with just the top being made from t-shirts. Also, the bulk on both sides just might make any sewing machine to skip stitches because of the bulk. Just something to consider.

So you are thinking I should use fabric as the backing...

Being a professional machine quilter, my machine would handle the two sided t-shirts, but it would certainly make the quilt very heavy. That said, if you decide to use the t-shirts on the back, the pellon would help to keep them from stretching.

I know people who have done this. Just to make sure it wouldn't be an issue when quilting you may want to take some extras (maybe sleeves) and put them into a sandwich and test. See what you think

I am glad to see this thread. I ammaking my first t-shrt quilt after the first of the year and have 30 t-shirts to work with I was thinking of making a front and back but I think I will rethinkthat idea. Thanks

I used fleece on the back of my t-shirt quilts.. made them very snuggly