Recycled Clothing Quilt Advice

Quilting expert Alex Anderson gives these suggestions for working with old clothing.

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  • Always pre-wash the clothes.

  • Avoid worn spots.

  • When sewing denim always use at least a 3/4" seam allowance.

  • Try using a heavyweight stabilizer on lightweight fabric when piecing it with denim.

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