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Oh, I forgot my favorite thing to do with men's dress shirts. I make these in all colors and go wild with the trim fabrics. The only thing you need to watch on the size is to make sure it will go around your tummy. I have made many of these, and everyone loves them.
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Go for the largest shirts first!! Now if you find one that is "just the right color" go for it but the XX's are the most bang for your buck!!
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don't forget to incorporate the labels, I've made 2 or 3 men's shirt quilts and have cut the square and the pocket/label intack. My friend collected all plaids and stripes and did a chinese coin
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I repurposed my fathers flannel shirts into a lap/twin quilt for my mom...when my dad passed away. I even used one pair of his jeans to make it more interesting. Used the shirt labels and pockets right in the quilt top! backed it with flannel, warm, comfy, and full of memories. We all snuggle with it when we are home.--I am a fan of re-purpose especially memory quilting
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Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
(Post 5925735)
I just went to my goodwill this morning. Ours must just be higher priced than everybody else's. $4 for a shirt. $4.50 for a belt and $1.50 for men's ties. They don't do bag days very often either. I just want this stuff for crafting; I can't imagine if I needed to purchase there for everyday wearing. But back to your question if I use a shirt I always save the buttons. I have a button addiction even if they are the plain white ones! New buttons can be pricey!
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I save the buttons as well, you can use them if you tie a quilt, just sew them on like a button would be, around boarders, decoration going across the top of the quilt, or put in a particular shape (heart, diamond, circle). pockets add a different spin on things as well. Easy to attach buttons using the ziz-zaz stitch on your machine or hand sew.
You can get over a yard of fabric from an XL/XXL shirt. I don't use collar/cuffs if its less than 2" . I guess they would be great for string quilts, I just haven't made one... yet. :) Yard-sales will be upon us soon and that is another option for quilt fabric in disguise. Happy Hunting! I love Bonnie Hunter as well and she does a great de-boning shirt demo on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS-09AYE0fM |
I have a large bin of deconctructed shirts waiting for me to get "a round tuit". Love Bonnie Hunter- took a class with her at Vermont Quiltfest last Spring. I save the buttons in a jar, and cuffs and collars if there's a decent amt of fabric in them that can be removed from any interfacing. I've used the scraps (seams, plackets) as firestarters since I only buy 100% cotton shirts. My local Thrift has men's shirts for $1, and ties are cheap also so I've been collecting silk ties. I started saving shirt and tie labels also. If anyone can spare "a round tuit" - please send it my way before the ground thaws and I have to clean up the garden and yard? Goodwill prices are rediculous! I stopped there this week and prices were $8.99 and up for dirty and torn shirts!
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Originally Posted by Geri B
(Post 5925507)
After reading B. Hunter's book Scraps &Shirttails, I decided to "try" cutting into shirts.... Found 5 at local Goodwill on 50 percent off deal, washed and cut into one...My question is....do you save all those buttons...how about the collar and cuffs that have the stiffening on it. I will finish "repurposing" these shirts but am not sure I will do this again. Any thoughts on this?
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We have a Thrift Store in North Fork, that has everything on Sale on Tuesday and Thursday. Everything in the store (clothing) is a quarter. Get lots of big shirts that way. It is fun
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Originally Posted by pollyjvan9
(Post 5927439)
Here is another thing I do with thrift store shirts. Sold several at a craft show last year.
Thanks for sharing----------will be trying this. |
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