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#21
Wow free fabric, sure you can use the shirts for quilting. I've already gotten plaid shirts from the Goodwill store for quilts. You can use the sleeves and tails etc of shirts that have been used, but lots look almost new. I cut a piece and "tear test' them. If they tear nicely I use them, if not I discard that in the rag bag.
#23
I've been recycling thrift store clothes for years. I even cut the pockets with about 1 to 1 1/2" of fabric on all sides. Someday I'll make a pocket quilt. I'll put sashing around each pocket then trim them all to the same size.
#28
Shirts can yield 1 1/2 yards fabric, or more. If you choose to do a quilt from them, you will have more than one when you finish.
If you have a men's shelter near you, perhaps you could choose the shirts you want in a quilt, and share the windfall with the shelter.
If you have a men's shelter near you, perhaps you could choose the shirts you want in a quilt, and share the windfall with the shelter.
#29
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Boyd Co., KY
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Originally Posted by Jenni M
You bet! I cut up vintage clothing from thrift shop even if I can only get a few squares. So If you can get a quilt out of free cotton fabric I'd go for it!
#30
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Johns Creek, GA
Posts: 321
You're lucky. I just went to the Goodwill Store recently and bought about a dz white shirts with blue pinstripes of various widths/designs. I'm mixing it with various shades of blue to make a blue and white quilt for my daughter's lake house that is done in blue and white. Just cut the two fronts, the back without the yoke and even the sleeves. Amazing how much fabric you'll get.
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