DebLou Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I'm making a t shirt quilt. I accidentally cut one shirt too short, cutting through characters on the shirt. I have tried web fusing on the back, but it still separates especially in the rollers. I also tried fabric glue on one edge, which was very difficult to use. It's really stiff glue. If anyone has any advice for me, I'd really appreciate. Thank you Mary Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I would try some fusible knit interfacing. It will keep it together and not be stiff. As for the cut; I don't think there is anything you can do to cover that except embellish; and that may not look right either. Hope you get it figured out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebLou Posted March 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Thanks Lisa, I've never heard of that fusing before, but I will sure ask about it. Will we need to take the fusing off that we already have on it? I wonder if it will stretch the shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 sprinkle some fabric bond on it, between the layers. then iron that down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I agree with Lisa I'd try the fusible knit mesh. It should work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 You should be able to find it in any interfacing department. I have not bought it in a long time but I think one of the brand names was Easy Knit. It is fusible tricot. I do not know what fusible you have on currently or if it will stretch when you remove it. Most t-shirt knits are pretty stable. I think you will still need to stitch the cut down or the edges will roll. I wish I knew more about the product Sheri described. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebLou Posted March 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Thank you ladies, I'll go to Joanns after lunch and check out the knit fusing and the fabric bond. I hadn't heard of the fabric bond either. I'm hoping I don't have to stitch the cut because it would show on some of the characters heads. I had been cutting my blocks at 16" but needed the middle row to be 20" and forgot and cut it at 16". Then saw my mistake too late. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brake Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Have you tried Bo Nash. I know that works well for many other items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Any chance you could find the same shirt, and swap out the block? Cagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebLou Posted March 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Thanks to you all. I am going to purchase the powder bond at some point, but I took Cagey's advice. I looked on EBay, and found the same t shirt for only $12.99 and free shipping. Well worth the headaches, won't mind taking this row apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Brilliant idea to replace the shirt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Great Idea!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Mary Lou: I am glad you found the shirt. It will make the quilt muck stronger, so it will last longer. With the work you are putting in to it you want it to last as long as possible and bring as much joy as it can. Let us see it when its done. Cagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebLou Posted March 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Cagey, Not sure I know how to post a pic, but will try. Thanks again. I'm so relieved. I hadn't thought about it being stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Mary Lou: Take a digital photo of your work of art. Then save the image in a location on your phone or computer that you can easily find it. Go to the "Reply to this topic" area you have been using. Type in whatever your desire; "Here is my work of art....enjoy." Next to the "Post" button in black, select the "More Reply Options" button. Below the block that contains your writing; "Here is my work of art....enjoy.", there is a Attach Files area. Click the "Choose File" button, which will bring down a tab, select the image you saved earlier. Then click the "Attach This File" button. Once the file is uploaded, click the "Add Reply" button. That is it. Much harder explain, and takes longer to write out then it does to actually execute. Have a wonderful day. Cagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebLou Posted March 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Thanks, I'll try it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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