DIY Quilt-As-You-Go Disney Sweatshirt
Get ready to blend comfort, creativity, and a sprinkle of Disney magic with this fun, quilt-as-you-go Mickey Mouse silhouette sweatshirt! Get the look of an upcycled, quilted clothing item without cutting up an antique quilt!
I recently returned from a trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. I love to visit in September or October because I can attend Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party, and because the weather is generally more agreeable.
Orlando’s weather is unpredictable. We’ve been there in the Fall in cold, hot, and rainy weather. You never really know what clothing you’re going to need until you get there.
In October, it’s normally warm during the day and cool at night. So I thought that creating a sweatshirt for this trip would be fun, as it would help me stay warm in the evenings.
Quilted clothing is trendy right now, and I decided to experiment with the quilt-as-you-go technique to make a simple Disney sweatshirt.
Note: if you’re not a Disney fan, this project would also be perfect for Valentine’s Day; swap out the Mickey Head Shape for a heart.
This tutorial will show you how to create a cozy sweatshirt featuring a beautifully textured Mickey silhouette using the quilt-as-you-go technique.
Even if you’re new to this method, don’t worry! It’s beginner-friendly and allows you to piece together your fabrics directly on your project.
Combine your favorite fabrics—low-volume prints, bright Disney-themed designs, or scraps from past quilting projects—to create an item that is uniquely you!
Best of all, you’ll have a wearable souvenir that’s as functional for exploring the parks.
Supplies Required
- Sweatshirt (purchased here)
- Scraps of Fabric at Least 1 1/2″ x 9″
- Rectangle of Quilt Batting at least 8 1/2″ x 11″
- Scrap of Fabric for Back (does not show) at least 8 1/2″ x 11″
- Thread
How to Get the Pattern Piece
Fill out the form below, and we will email you a PDF with the Mickey head silhouette.
To complete your project, you will still need to print the directions on this page.
Quilt as You Go Disney Sweatshirt Pattern
Equipment
supplies
- 8-10 Strips 1 1/2” wide fabrics each at least 9” long
- 1 piece Quilt Batting 8 1/2” x 11”
- 1 piece White Fabric for Backing 8 1/2” x 11”
- 1 Sweatshirt
Instructions
Prep:
- If you have not already, cut your fabric strips into 1 1/2” wide pieces. You will need 8-10 strips of fabric each at least 9” long.
- Print out the Mickey Head Silhouette. Set Aside.
Step One:
- Layer the 8 1/2” x 11” piece of white fabric and quilt batting with the batting side up.
Step Two:
- Place one 1 1/2” wide strip of fabric at the far left side of the batting piece, wrong side down.
- Sew along the right side of the strip with a 1/4” seam allowance.
- When finished, flip the fabric piece right side up, and press in place. Note: you can just use your fingers to press it i place.
- Layer a second strip of fabric onto the already sewn piece, right sides facing.
- Sew with a 1/4” seam allowance along the right side of the strip.
- Flip the fabric right side up and press in place.
- Keep layering pieces of fabric until you’ve covered the entire fabric/batting piece.
Step Three: Quilting
- If desired, stitch a line of machine quilting at the fold of each of the strips. You do not need to add extra quilting detail, as the piece is already quilted. I wanted the extra texture, so I added additional quilting lines.
- Rotate the piece 90 degrees and mark lines 1” apart.
- Quilt along the marked lines.
Step Four: Wash
- To get that “upcycled quilt” look, wash and dry both the sweatshirt and the quilted piece.
Step Five:
- Cut out the Mickey Head shape from the paper.
- Trace it onto the quilted piece and cut it out.
- Pin the cut-out shape on the sweatshirt and sew around the edge with a straight stitch.
- That's it, you're done. Enjoy!
