Upcycling is the use of old materials to make a new design.Old t-shirts with sentimental value can be used to make a blanket or quilt.You can make matching square blocks from the front or back of the t-shirts.You will have to calculate your quilt based on the t-shirts you want to use.If you have a sewing machine and a few crafting tools, you can make a blanket that reminds you of vacations, sports teams, and schools.The article will show you how to make blankets.
Step 1: To find out how many you want to use, sift through your old t-shirts.
The size of your blanket is determined by the number of t-shirt logos you want to use.If you don't have enough t-shirts, you can use the plain fabric on the back of your shirt to make blocks for a bigger quilt.A throw sized blanket will be made from approximately 12 t-shirts.20 shirts will make a quilt.A double-sized quilt will be made by 30 shirts.A queen-sized quilt will be made from 36 shirts (6 by 6 blocks) and 42 shirts (7 by 7 blocks).
Step 2: You should wash your shirts.
Before you wash stains, treat them.It will be difficult to remove deep stains later on.
Step 3: Buy cotton jersey fabric.
It depends on the size of the t-shirt quilt you want.You want to have 2.5 inch borders and 2 inch pieces for sashing.Pick something that matches your décor or your t-shirts.You might want to use the same fabric for the back of your blanket.
Step 4: You should wash your cotton jersey fabric.
To prevent dark colors from fading, use cold water and low heat in the washer and dryer.
Step 5: Take a look at your t-shirt logos.
If your block designs need to be 14 by 14 inch blocks or if they need a 12 by 12 inch block.The blocks have to be the same size.
Step 6: Issuing interfacing is a good way to buy it.
You should put this on the back of your t-shirt squares to keep your blanket squares from stretching.If you buy enough, you will have 17 inch squares of interfacing for your blanket blocks.
Step 7: Put the t-shirts on the mat.
If your final blocks will be 12 inches (30.5 cm), center the logo and cut 15 inch (38.1 cm) squares.If your final blocks are more than 14 inches, you should cut 17 inch squares.
Step 8: Each t-shirt block will have 17 squares of interfacing.
Step 9: Put an iron on.
The logo should be down on the t-shirt square.On the back of your t-shirt square, lay the fusible interfacing with the resin side down.
Step 10: Attach it to your t-shirt by ironing the back of it.
Attach the fusing correctly by following the package instructions.
Step 11: Cut the t-shirt/fusing square to 15 inches (38.1 cm) for 14 blocks and 13 blocks.
You can use a cutter or scissors.There will be enough room for the seam allowance.
Step 12: Blocks can be placed on a table or floor.
How do you want your quilt to be arranged?Light colors and intricate designs should be next to simple ones.
Step 13: Cut horizontal sashing trips.
Depending on the size of your blocks, they should be either 15 inches or 13 inches by 2 inches.The sashing should be pinned to the bottom of the blocks with a 4 inch seam allowance.The bottom blocks of the blanket don't need horizontal strips because they are next to the border.
Step 14: The blocks should be put into columns.
The entire project can be done with a 1/2 seam allowance.Depending on the size of your quilt, you can sew 4, 5, 6 or 7 columns together.
Step 15: sashing strips can be cut to run slightly longer than the length of each column.
You don't need to cut vertical sashing strips for the outside edges because you will have borders.To the right of each column, sew 1 sashing strip.
Step 16: The seam allowance is 4 inch (0.6 cm).
If you have excess fabric around your blanket top, cut it off.It is time to begin your borders once your columns are sewn.
Step 17: Measure the width and length of your rows and columns so you know how long your borders are.
The strips should be 25 inches wide.The borders should be pinned to the blanket top.
Step 18: Put the finished quilt top face up.
Measure the width and length of your blanket.The batting should be on top of the quilt top.
Step 19: Measure a large piece of cotton jersey material or fleece for the back of your quilt.
It should be the width and length of the quilt top.Use a fabric scissors to cut it.
Step 20: With the right side in, place the backing on top of the batting.
The seam allowance is 4 inch (0.6 cm) on the outside of the quilt.If you want to turn the quilt right side out, leave one side open.
Step 21: The quilt should be turned around through the open side.
Turn the edges under to pin the remaining open side.Use a needle and thread to sew the rest of the side.
Step 22: Someone can machine quilt your blanket.
You can hand sew the sashing on your quilt.This will prevent the batting and quilt blocks from bunching on the inside of your blanket.