Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • ? about t shirt quilts >
  • ? about t shirt quilts

  • ? about t shirt quilts

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 09-03-2017, 04:15 AM
      #21  
    Junior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Join Date: Oct 2011
    Posts: 276
    Default

    Thank you, everyone. for the many tips and suggestions!
    eyes is offline  
    Old 12-11-2017, 04:48 PM
      #22  
    Member
     
    Join Date: Dec 2017
    Posts: 2
    Default Ironing/pressing logo t-shirts

    Originally Posted by quiltingshorttimer
    whatever thread you would normally use is fine. I use either a cotton or a cotton/poly thread. i no longer make t-shirt quilts for others, but when i did, I would first cut away sleeves & neck and then cut my blocks--if you use all the same size block it's easier. I use Pellon 911FF interfacing, with cotton sashings & borders and then just a meander to quilt--the shirts with the large "plastic" logo's you will want to quilt around, but be careful quilting through--they needle will sometimes be slower through it and if you have to rip you will be left with holes. And watch that you don't hit one of those logo's with a hot iron--it will make a huge mess! also, know that if your interfacing is not sticking well to a t-shirt it could be that the shirt is a poly and you'll need to adjust your iron. Good luck! p.S.--I'd make my DD work with me on this one--don't want all her friends getting the idea that she can make these!
    When ironing or pressing your t-shirts, turn them face down and your logo will be protected. Thats how I press all mine. I sometimes just hand press until i iron the stabilizer.
    josephsuire67 is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    mac
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    17
    03-15-2015 09:44 PM
    profannie
    Main
    33
    01-24-2015 01:30 AM
    appliquequiltdesigns
    Main
    10
    04-15-2010 12:31 PM
    Susan in Texas
    Introduce Yourself
    16
    07-01-2008 12:06 PM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter