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T shirt rag rug tutorial.
January 31 2017 at 5 25 pm this is great.
I suggest using old sheets keep your eye out for them at thrift stores and yard sales.
Crocheted circular t shirt rug.
T shirt rag rug tutorial.
If crocheted rag rugs mesmerize you this tutorial will help you make one for yourself.
Choosing fabric colors for your diy rag rug how much fabric do i need to make t shirt yarn.
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.
It can be a bit tricky to sew very large rugs are they get a bit unwieldy as the rug grows but it s.
One of my first rag rug projects and still the most popular tutorial for how to make a rug out of old clothes.
I love that you don t have to sew it together.
Cut a piece of felt the desired size of rug.
To weave a 30 diameter rug we need about 6 7 x large women s t shirts.
This will be the backer and a base to work from.
T shirt fabric strips are braided then sewn together on a sewing machine.
This blue masterpiece is strong enough to last long and beautiful enough to be unforgettable.
This is a modern take on the traditional braided rag rug.
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.
Liz from thread faction studio says.
Jane and sonja have done a phenomenal job in crafting such an exquisite rag rug.
On my first trip to salvation army to get fabrics to make our rag rug i ended up with a pile of t shirts the size of an elephant realizing i was totally lost in all the colors i put them all back.
The pink purple is from sheets the yellow white is actually discarded curtains i had made years ago to divide a room.
Select a few old t shirts from your closet a thrift store or your aunt marcy s nascar t shirt collection.
Learn how to make the easiest diy rag rug from old tshirts and sheets or purchased jersey knit including tips fo.
Using scissors cut just below the armpits of the t shirt to create a tube of fabric.
First gather some fabric if you go buy it this project is going to cost more than you want it to.