Question for stabalizer for t-shirt quilt
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Question for stabalizer for t-shirt quilt
I have read up on stabalizer for t-shirt quilts and I have used the woven and non-woven. Since it is 100% cotton won't it shrink once it is washed? If so the t-shirts have all been worn and washed so they have done all the shrinking they will do and not all t-shirts are 100% cotton. Just curious as to what some of you that have done t-shirt quilts have used and what works best for you.
I bought some Pellon 906F to try on the next one I am making...it is 100% polyester.....any thoughts or experiences with this?
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I bought some Pellon 906F to try on the next one I am making...it is 100% polyester.....any thoughts or experiences with this?
TIA
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906F is the one I use. T-shirts stretch east-west. I iron on the 906F with the stretch north-south. Those shirts don't stretch in ANY direction after that! Easy to work with and doesn't add too much to the weight. Ann
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I've used French fusible (the poly woven kind) but don't find it any better and maybe a little stretchier, than Pellon 911F,
but the only issue I have it the Pellon is that it just doesn't want to fuse as well I'd like--I think it's cause some shirts are difficult to really press enough due to the logos and possible melting.
but the only issue I have it the Pellon is that it just doesn't want to fuse as well I'd like--I think it's cause some shirts are difficult to really press enough due to the logos and possible melting.
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In the minority here...I don't use anything. I took a class at a sewing expo by two sisters using the https://www.toocooltshirtquilts.com/ method and have loved every one. ~ Pat
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One quilt shop I go to has a quilt hanging on the wall made by someone who teaches a class in making the t-shirt quilt without stabilizing the t-shirts. It has been hanging there for a while, and I can see the t-shirts drooping due to lack of stabilizer and minimum quilting. I will stick to my 906F. Ann
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