tshirt quilts
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tshirt quilts
I have my stuff all ready to go. My DIL wants a memory quilt that includes a few t-shirts. I know I have read on here about using a stabilizer ironed on. What specifically should I get? There are so many different choices out there and all it does is leave me not wanting to even start the project.
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Northwest suburb of Chicago
Posts: 64
I have made several t-shirt quilts. I stabilize the t-shirts before cutting them with the cheapest iron-on interfacing I can find ($.99 per yard at JoAnn's.I use a 50 or 60% coupon and buy it a bolt at a time.) Works for me. Hope this helps.
#3
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Southern California
Posts: 19,127
I used the Pellon for sheer to lightweight 906F. T-shirts are heavy and you don't want to add any additional weight to the quilt. Iron on to the inside of the front of the t-shirt and then cut.
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,140
Make sure the tees are 100% cotton (exclusive of decoration) to ensure the best bond with Pellon 906f.
Sulky Soft 'n Sheer Extra a little bit thicker, but it bonds better with poly/cotton blends in my experience & I think it gives a more natural look to the bonded fabric -- more like a regular cotton fabric. It bonds at a lower temp so it's safer for the vinyl decals, too -- but it is more expensive. Either way, remember not to starch/size your fabric after you pre-wash it as that affects the bonding process (ask me how I know).
Sulky Soft 'n Sheer Extra a little bit thicker, but it bonds better with poly/cotton blends in my experience & I think it gives a more natural look to the bonded fabric -- more like a regular cotton fabric. It bonds at a lower temp so it's safer for the vinyl decals, too -- but it is more expensive. Either way, remember not to starch/size your fabric after you pre-wash it as that affects the bonding process (ask me how I know).
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