When you finish a row, press the seams to the side and make sure it is all flat.Īssemble all the rows before you sew them together. Then, open the square you just sewed and add the next one the same way. One row/stack at a time, sew the squares together by putting them on top of each other right sides together and sewing down the right edge 1/4th inch. If you are sewing the lattice quilt, your rows will have spacers in them too, alternating with the blocks. Then, stack up each row in order and set them aside. Try to spread out the colors and patterns around the quilt. Sew Together Each Block In A Rowīefore sewing, take the time to lay out the blocks on the floor or a large table to arrange them in the order you will quilt them. If you are making the “Lattice” quilt, now you should also cut out the spacers and strips from your coordinating quilting fabric. Place the cut squares in stacks according to their sizes. I used both scissors and the rotary cutter for this job. Cut Out The Squares From The clothesĪfter everything has been fused, carefully cut the squares from the clothing. This will help spread out the designs over the quilt 4. If you are making the “Growing” quilt, make sure that there are large, medium, and small blocks made from each clothing item if you can. I tried to center the squares over design elements on the clothing, like flowers or stripes. Once your clothing is disassembled, follow the instructions on your interfacing to fuse it to the backs of the clothing. Fuse The Interfacing To The Backs of The Clothing Most importantly you need to cut out zippers and buttons to make sure they don’t get in the way while you sew. Here are some examples:Ĭut open pant legs and sleeves along the seam to open them.Ĭut off the gathers of dresses to flatten them out. Disassemble the Baby ClothingĬut apart the baby clothing and flatten it out into large surfaces. Cut Out The Blocks From The Interfacingįollow the cut list on your quilt pattern and use your rotary cutter to cut out squares from the interfacing. Now, lets get to the photos and step by step guide! How To Make A Baby Clothes Memory Quilt 1.
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