How to Make Your Own T-Shirt Blanket with Laura Crabtree at ACM

Name: How to Make Your Own T-Shirt Blanket with Laura Crabtree at ACM
Start: 2025-04-03T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-03T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Allegany College of Maryland

Schedule

Thu Apr 03 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Allegany College of Maryland | Cumberland, MD

NEW! T-Shirt Blanket: Turning Old Shirts into a Cozy Keepsake (C/S627)
Do you have a collection of old t-shirts that hold sentimental value, but no longer serve a purpose in your wardrobe? In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to transform those beloved tees into a functional and cozy t-shirt blanket. Whether it's a collection of concert tees, sports jerseys, or old high school shirts, this class will guide you through the process of upcycling your t-shirts into a unique, personalized blanket you can treasure for years to come. This class is perfect for beginners, DIY enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a creative way to repurpose old t-shirts. Whether you're a novice with a sewing machine or a seasoned crafter, you'll leave this class with a knowledge of how to make a functional blanket and a new skill set to upcycle your clothing.

What You'll Learn:
-Planning Your Design: Tips on how to select and arrange t-shirts to create a visually appealing blanket that tells a story.
-Cutting & Preparing the Shirts: Step-by-step guidance on how to cut shirts into squares or other shapes, while preserving their design.
-Sewing Techniques: Learn how to sew the t-shirt pieces together using both hand-sewing and machine-sewing methods. No prior sewing experience required!
-Blanket Assembly: How to properly connect the squares and finish the edges to create a sturdy, cozy blanket.
-Optional Additions: Ideas for adding fabric borders, extra embellishments, or even a fleece backing for added warmth and comfort.

Materials Needed:
- Old t-shirts (at least 12 - 30 shirts, depending on the size of your blanket; 24 shirts is recommended, which will make roughly a 4ft x 6ft blanket)
- Fabric scissors or rotary cutter
- Iron (optional, but recommended, there will be a limited amount of class ones to use)

By the end of this class, you'll have the ability to make a one-of-a-kind t-shirt blanket, plus the know-how to tackle future upcycling projects. Come ready to sew, snip, and reminisce about the memories behind your shirts!

4/3, Thursday (1 Session)
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
ACM: CE Building
Instructor: Laura Crabtree
In-person Price: $55
Maryland Senior Course Cost: $55
You can go to the link below, you can register online or you can call 301-784-5341 and register/pay over the phone.
https://services.allegany.edu/ce/?course=C/S627