Make a straight cut, perpendicular to the top and bottom cuts. Make a straight cut perpendicular to the top/bottom cuts at that number on the mat. Take that center number and subtract 7.5 from it. On the cutting mat, see what number on the grid is in the middle of your shirt's design (it was usually around 12 or 13 for me).(That's why it's important to get as high as you can above the design when making that top cut in step 2!) If the graphic looks too high, there's not much you can do.Measure 15' down and parallel from the new top edge, then make the straight cut.

If the graphic is too low, you can go back and take a little bit more off of the top.

If the t-shirt graphic looks centered vertically from the top cut to 15' below, make that bottom cut parallel and 15' away from the top cut.

Go to the bottom of the t-shirt piece, measuring 15″ parallel from the top cut.

Use a quilting ruler and rotary cutter to cut a straight line across the top of the shirt piece, as high as you can above the design, while still getting a straight line across. Lay the t-shirt piece out on your cutting mat and try to get the graphic straight and level with the grid on the mat.Once you get to the other armpit, cut straight down to the bottom of the shirt. Get as close as you can to the seams so you have more fabric to work with. Just cut along the pink line, inside the seams with the back of the t-shirts facing up. See diagram below for a better explanation. Don't actually cut the seams out, just use it as a guide. Then, follow the seam of the shirt all the way around the back of the shoulder seam, neck, and other shoulder. Start at the bottom of the shirt, right below the armpit, and cut straight up to the sleeve armpit of one side of the shirt.In my opinion, a quilting ruler, mat, and rotary cutter are essentials to do this. Now to the scary part! Totally kidding – it's really not that bad, just a little intimidating. 12 yellow (tee shirt) squares: 15' x 15'.I didn't do this, but it would be a great way to save a little bit of money and add some more character to the t-shirt quilt! Another option for the small squares is to use the graphic on the front of the t-shirt.I also used this pattern for my bias tape (more on that later), which required an extra half yard.so ¾ yard total. You'll need a quarter yard of fabric for the small squares.6 blue small squares: 3.5' x 3.5' - in my quilt, these are cut from a light blue patterned fabric.You'll need half of a yard of this fabric.17 pink strips: 15' x 3.5' - in my quilt, these are cut from dark purple fabric.You'll need 2 yards of fabric for these 4 edge pieces.2 green (top and bottom) pieces: 64' x 7.5' (Top/bottom and side pieces are usually cut from the same fabric, but don't have to be.Make the following fabric cuts by using your rotary cutter, quilting square, and quilting mat: Nylon Thread (I loved using this – it's very thin, so kind of hard to work with, but it can be used on any fabric when quilting because it's so thin and see-through.).I did fine without it, but have purchased one since and love it.) Walking foot (This is a foot for your sewing machine that helps feed the fabric through easier.Here are a few things that would probably make it easier, but aren't essential. I used twelve and it made almost a perfect twin-sized quilt.) Quilt Back (I used a twin-sized flat sheet I found at a local discount store for $3!).Fabric (see below for measurements on my quilt).New sewing machine needle (so it's nice and sharp).(*I was able to find all three of these in a set…by far the cheapest way to buy them that I could find.)

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