What do you use for the back of a Tshirt quilt?
What do you use for the back of a Tshirt quilt?
What material can be used on the back of a T-shirt quilt?
- 100% Cotton.
- 50% Polyester/50% Cotton.
- 100% Polyester.
- Flannel.
- Minky Fabric.
- Blue Jean.
What is the best interfacing for T-shirt quilts?
For t-shirt quilting, we recommend using a lightweight fusible interfacing such as Pellon Shape-Flex® (woven) or Therm-o-Web Heat’n Bond (non-woven). If you find a different brand at your fabric store, just make sure it is light weight and won’t stretch out of shape, and you’ll be good to go.
How many t-shirts do you need to make a Tshirt quilt?
Supplies:
| Quilt Title | Approx. Size* | Est. # of T-shirts** |
|---|---|---|
| Lap | 45” x 45” | 9 or 12… |
| Large Lap | 45” x 60” | 12 or 16… |
| Twin | 60” x “90 or 75” x 75” (long twin) | 16, 20, 24, 25… |
| Full | 75” x 90” or 90” x 90” (wide full) | 20, 25, 30, 36… |
What stabilizer do you use for Tshirt quilts?
Light-weight, iron-on interfacing such as Pellon 911FF featherweight or Therm-o-Web Heat’n Bond. Either woven or non-woven interfacing will work fine.
What kind of batting do you use for a Tshirt quilt?
The best types of batting are 80% cotton/20% polyester needle punched or 100% cotton. These two types of batting are thin and the perfect weight to keep you warm.
Do you need batting for T-shirt quilt?
YES! Although you don’t see the batting in a quilt, it is very important. The type of the batting used influences the look, feel, quality and longevity of your T-shirt quilt.
What is the best stabilizer for T-shirt quilts?
Can you make a Tshirt quilt without interfacing?
Why doesn’t a T-shirt quilt need interfacing? New sewing machine technology has made it possible to sew T-shirt material to non-T-shirt material without problems. So even if a quilter is making traditional style T-shirt quilts, they don’t have to use interfacing.
