Warm Memories - How to Sew a T-Shirt Quilt
In this 4 week flex course, you will learn and complete the steps to sew your very own t-shirt quilt. Great for athletes, actors, seniors, or anyone else with special memories they want to preserve. #superstar
Autumn Emigh (she/her/hers)
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4.9
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What's included
0 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will have videos and photos to view as well as steps to complete on their quilt each week. In addition, there will be comprehension checks through discussion questions. It is requested that students post progress photos as well as weekly successes and struggles so that they can encourage each other and offer advice.Class Experience
This course is for students that already have some experience cutting fabric and using a sewing machine. In this course we will work through all the steps to take around 20 shirt sides (or other material) and make a memory quilt. Videos, photos, and questions will be posted in the classroom each week for learning and discussion. Learners will be encouraged to share their progress, share successes and struggles, and also share some of the memories associated with their quilt. The class breakdown will look like this: Week 1: Choosing t-shirts and sides to be included. What types of shirt fabric can be used? What if I don't have enough shirts? What if I have too many shirts? What type of interfacing, quilt back, batting, and binding do I want? Week 2: Deciding on sizes for cutting. What is the easiest way to cut t-shirts? Cut t-shirts. Cut and iron on interfacing. Week 3: Lay out quilt. What should I take into account when choosing a quilt layout? Sew quilt blocks together. Design, cut, and sew the quilt back. Week 4: Make the quilt sandwich. Quilt the layers in straight lines. Bind the quilt. Share your finished product. Snuggle up and enjoy your memories. Content will be posted by 10 am daily on weekdays (M-F). All weekly assignments should be completed by Sunday evening to be ready for new content on Monday.
Learning Goals
Students will learn and work through the steps to complete a t-shirt quilt.
Students will demonstrate understanding of content through completing assignments.
Students will learn quilting terms and use them during discussions.
Students will have fun!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be using cutting tools, pins, and sewing machines. Adult supervision is advised.
Supply List
I will be posting links to videos on my private YouTube channel. We will discuss the what is needed for this class more in depth the first week, but here is a list of required supplies for your reference: sewing machine that is in good working order and that you know how to operate 20 t-shirt sides (we will talk about what to do if you have more or less) scissors and cardboard to cut one or more patterns (or a rotary cutter, mat, and ruler) 8 yards of fusible interfacing (we will talk about what kind) iron and ironing board camera (a phone is fine) sewing pins thread (we will discuss type and color) quilting safety pins (at least 80) batting (we will talk about what kind and how much) backing fabric (we will talk about what kind and how much) bias tape for binding (we will talk about what kind and how much)
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
There are no outside sources for this course.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Bowling Green State University
Bachelor's Degree from Bowling Green State University
My grandmother taught me how to sew when I was in high school, and I have been sewing off and on since that time. In the past 3 years, I have had the pleasure of making several t-shirt quilts for family and friends. This year, my oldest daughter graduated and I thought it would be the perfect time to make a flex class while I made her memory quilt. I hope you will come quilt with me! Reviews
Self-Paced Class
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4 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 13-18
