Preparing Shirts for Quilt Making 1: Cutting the Shirt into Useable Parts

[@ca6177]

I had cut up some old shirts with the intention of using them as scraps and was so glad I did it just like you without having seen your tutorial!

[@margoprice7883]

Glad to hear your cutting went to plan!

[@niallbrennan5113]

Thank you Margo - brilliant just what I needed to know to get my project started

[@Pianolisapark315]

Like #159! Nice video! Beautiful share! 😍😍❤️❤️🌹🌹👍👍

[@Marialla.]

For fabrics which perhaps have too much drape or stretch to work with easily, a good heavy starch does wonders! It washes out easily unlike interfacing, and is much more affordable. Vano liquid starch can be used straight from the bottle, either sprayed on or by dipping the fabric in and squeezing out excess. Then iron (with a press cloth) to a paper-like stiffness which handles like a dream for fine patchwork! If you hate ironing but have some time, you can also simply soak the fabric in starch then smooth it onto any smooth wall, just like wallpaper. It will dry overnight, then you can remove it with no damage to itself or the wall whatsoever. It may work against a large window to get a smoother appearance. I would not try it (without testing) against a flocked wallpaper, but normal painted walls are fine.

[@hollyhoward1308]

Thank you!!

[@stitchengramie]

Thanks for this video. I would like to know if I can also use dresses and skirts for fabric to make my quilts?

[@TIME4MEworkshops]

Yes of course. You can use any fabric you want. Just make sure it's stable and doesn't stretch. If it does you can apply a layer of light iron-on interfacing to the back before cutting out the squares.

[@stitchengramie]

@@TIME4MEworkshops Do you know if there is anything at a thrift store that would be good to use as batting?

[@TIME4MEworkshops]

Mary Carpenter I'm in the UK so don't know if our charity shops are similar to your thrift stores. There are always old blankets available but `I would say that if you're going to put a lot of work into your quilt top, it really is worth getting a proper batting. Blankets and curtain interlining could be used but you won't get the warmth and drape you will get from batting.

[@stitchengramie]

@@TIME4MEworkshops Thanks! With the money I save from buying items from a thrift store for making the quilt. I can afford buying the batting. Never thought of it this till now.

[@TIME4MEworkshops]

Mary Carpenter Brilliant! Would love to see a picture of your quilt when it's complete.

[@lindadaley7469]

Like your video! Also, love your sewing room. Is it a small building or part of your home? I have always wanted a little building just for me for sewing and crafting.

[@christopherhansen678]

Hello Linda...I would love to know you more better if you don’t mind?

[@RAE5558]

Love how the deconstruction wastes no fabric. GREAT FOR MY PLANS!

[@christopherhansen678]

Hello Bonnie...I would love to know you more better if you don’t mind?

[@margaretjeffrey9122]

Would anyone have the instructions for the quilt made out of seven shirts please

[@margoprice7883]

Hello Margaret if you email me on [e-mail] I can give you more details

[@annablock8037]

@@margoprice7883 I would love the pattern also. Tried the email and it isn’t working for me.