What do i need to make a t-shirt quilt?

Question

Ok. So i'm making my first quilt ever, and i thought it would be cool to make a tshirt one for my pastor out of old beatles shirts. does anyone know what i need to make a tshirt quilt. of course i already know i need tshirts but what else do i need to make one? and how long do you think it will take me if i work on it a whole lot like after school and every thing? thanks

Answer 1

I've made a tee shirt quilt, and the recipient loved it. The finished quilt used 15 t-shirts, and took me three or four days. If you are new to sewing or quilting, it will take you longer.

You'll need t-shirts, lightweight fusible interfacing, thread and batting. You'll also need fabric for the backing, the sashing (those strips between the squares) and the binding.

Try these instructions, or do a web search for "tee shirt quilt instructions" to find additional sources: http://www.goosetracks.com/T-Shirt%20Quilt%20Instructions.html

Answer 2

Ok so here is the thing. I made a quilt with my girl scout troup before and it is very simple. You will need t-shirts, extra fabric to sew with, and thread. If you want to add anything else you may. I would recommend having your friends or people in your family work on a square or two, just becacuse making a quilt takes a long time to make. Depending on the size though it shouldn't take that long if you give people to do some squares for you, just remember to sew them on.