Seven Shirt Quilt Along- Part5
This is a series of the process of making a
quilt from 7 men shirts.
An idea from "The Thrifty Quilter" blog that has been deleted from the internet.
This post shows how to making the backing from the shirts.
The Backing
There were pieces of the shirts, like the backs that were not cut into pieces.
Those large pieces and scraps will be put together to make 1 large backing.
Create a space to lay out the size of backing you need.
My cutting table is in layers of the cutting mat, linoleum, and wood.
I'm able to slide apart the cutting mat and linoleum
to make a wider work table for this task.
For some reason, I enjoy putting scraps together to make a larger piece.
As you lay the pieces,
think of the straightest seams possible.
To close the (vent) slit on the sleeve to be able to use more fabric,
unpick on side.
Cut off excess, turn under end.
Top stitch down the edges.
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Next, the suggested quilting.
I do love this quilt and if I had the space and had my dads old shirts I would have happily made one.
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