Jane and sonja have done a phenomenal job in crafting such an exquisite rag rug.
T shirt rag rug tutorial.
Take the body of the t shirt starting at the top cut a 1 strip and continue all the way around spiraling until there is one long piece of fabric 1.
I love that you don t have to sew it together.
The instructions given in this guide teach you an interesting way to join two pieces of t shirt yarn by cutting a hole at the end of one and threading the other yarn through it before making a tight knot around itself.
To weave a 30 diameter rug we need about 6 7 x large women s t shirts.
January 31 2017 at 5 25 pm this is great.
Cut a piece of felt the desired size of rug.
T shirt rag rug tutorial.
Try your hand at a new craft.
This blue masterpiece is strong enough to last long and beautiful enough to be unforgettable.
Choosing fabric colors for your diy rag rug how much fabric do i need to make t shirt yarn.
Using scissors cut just below the armpits of the t shirt to create a tube of fabric.
One of my first rag rug projects and still the most popular tutorial for how to make a rug out of old clothes.
January 31 2017 at 7 47 pm.
Crocheted circular t shirt rug.
T shirt fabric strips are braided then sewn together on a sewing machine.
It can be a bit tricky to sew very large rugs are they get a bit unwieldy as the rug grows but it s.
If crocheted rag rugs mesmerize you this tutorial will help you make one for yourself.
I suggest using old sheets keep your eye out for them at thrift stores and yard sales.
Select a few old t shirts from your closet a thrift store or your aunt marcy s nascar t shirt collection.
I used 5 5 t shirts to make a rug that is approximately 18 in diameter but if you have more time and patience than i do or if you want a bigger rug you could use more shirts.
This will be the backer and a base to work from.
Learn how to make the easiest diy rag rug from old tshirts and sheets or purchased jersey knit including tips fo.
First gather some fabric if you go buy it this project is going to cost more than you want it to.
This is a modern take on the traditional braided rag rug.
The pink purple is from sheets the yellow white is actually discarded curtains i had made years ago to divide a room.