Interfacing for tee shirt quilts.
 

So I read 7 yeas ago that Pellon 950F was great for tee shirt quilts.

I bought bits of it as I was able, and made a nice big tee shirt quilt using it to interface the shirts.

Now, I've stocked up on it again for another tee shirt project.

But it's not the same. The stuff falls off shirts almost as soon as I put it on. Did the formula change?

What interfacing is actually good for working with tee shirts these days?

Not sure of the number----but the least expensive interfacing at JoAnns is what the quilt instructor there suggested.

I too don't know any ( numbers) I purchase what ever light weight, fusible interfacing Joanne's has- usually on a small bolt for $9.99 - (10 yards)

I think the one suggested in my research is Pellon 906F. (I can't get at my supply to check right now) It is very light weight. I have purchased some for a t-shirt quilt but haven't started yet.

I always us the Pellon 906F. It is sort of a knit, with stretch in one direction. Always iron it on with the stretch going in the opposite direction from the T-shirt. It's light weight, and the shirts hold up very well.

And I think there is a 905 feather weight that I have used on t-shirt quilts.

I don't know the answer to your question, but I've had newer iron-on stabilizers fall right off too. I found that using a hotter iron helps the glue stick better.

If this is a new piece, it is possible that bolt is defective. Maybe you could exchange it. Contact Pellon and ask them if the product has changed.

I never use a stabilizer. How do you iron it on without melting the screen print design on the tee shirt?

Another vote for 906F.

I am currently working on one....I bought the 99 cent Pellon from JoAnn's (as was suggested to me but the clerk)...I used a piece of muslin as a pressing cloth..wet it with a spray bottle, placed that on top of the pellon...used a fairly hot iron and counted to 8 or 10 until the iron impression on the muslin was dry. It is sticking beautifully. It takes a bit of time, but it worked for me.....

Take it back to the store, with one of the squares to show what happened. If the product is defective, they need to know it. If your technique is amiss, they can show you what to do. We spend too much money to accept defective product.

I use a non woven lightweight fusible interfacing for all projects that call for fusible. Have not had a problem yet. Read the directions thoroghly, perhaps you missed something

I love 950F. I use it for so very many projects. I find it has a nice stiffness without being hard. I use it in blocks because it is also easy to sew thru and in my fold 'n stitch wreaths because I like them to be able to fold up and store away after the holiday and yet have a nice oomph when on the table. I have used a lighter weight on some clothing items, but my go to is always the 950F.

I just finished interfacing 29 t-shirts and used fusible P44F from JoAnn's, .99 per yard. I used a piece of antique bed sheet as my cover, did a slow sweep left/right and then another slow sweep top/bottom and all are stuck well.
My bolt is the 48 yard one because I will be making 2 memory quilts from my sons' t-shirts, for his two daughters.
Jan

I agree with Krafty14.... I have made many T Shirt quilts and usually use Stacy brand Easy-knit. Any kind of knit interfacing will do. Be sure to adhere it with the stretch going in the opposite direction to the t-shirt.

I've made tons of t-shirt quilts and have always used 906F with great results. One suggestion - wash all the shirts before beginning and DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER. Fabric softener can cause the fusible interfacing not to stick. I always tell people to wash the shirts before giving them to me, without using softener.

Another option that I found about in one of my quilt groups is the method used by Andrea Funk. Her book is called "How to Make a Too Cool T-Shirt Quilt." Her method doesn't use any backing at all for the T-shirts.

Rewashing and no fabric softner solved my problem once. I've also been tripped up by steam and no stem. Do read the directions carefully they are not all the same.

I like SF-101. I think that is the correct number. It is made by Pellon. It looks like inexpensive cotton fabric. It is fusible. I bought a whole bolt a couple of years ago with a 60% off coupon.

I never use fabric softener, but I tried re-washing to get off any residue they might have picked up at the laundromat I last washed them at.

Interfacing still fell right off. I shouldn't have waited till the return period was up to try this stuff, so 2 bolts of defective interfacing are thrown out.

Has anyone tried the June Tailor branded interfacing? At this point I'm not terribly trusting in Pellon's quality control.

I used Bosal 312 featherweight interfacing from this site: http://www.goosetracks.com/Interfacingvaca.html

It was fantastic, did not bubble and adhered well. This vendor gives you a chart for figuring how much you need & the cost is $2/yd.