Rug Made Of Old T Shirts

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Rug made of old t shirts. Cut t shirt strips starting at the bottom hem cut t shirts across into 2 inch strips image 2. So easy and you ll thank yourself for keeping those old clothes for years. Faq and helpful tips on making a rag rug. How to make throw pillows out of old t shirts kids sometimes have trouble parting with favorite t shirts after they outgrow them.
Lay a t shirt out on your work surface. You can crochet a sturdy machine washable rag rug from old t shirts after turning the shirts into soft and stretchy yarn. How to make a rug from upholstery fabric 9 steps. Then cut the 2 inch strips into 4 5 inch long sections images 3 4.
Select a few old t shirts from your closet a thrift store or your aunt marcy s nascar t shirt collection. Instead of getting rid of the old tees upcycle them into decorative throw pillows for their bedroom or playroom. How to make a braided rug from old t shirts 12 steps. 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.
Also known as a swedish braid or amish knot rug this rag rug is stitched together with a little peg that can be made from wood or an old toothbrush hence the name. If you know the basics of crocheting this project stitches up quickly. Here is a video on how to turn some old t shirts into a rug. The pompoms are made with thin strips of t shirt yarn.
Repeat this process over and over until you reach the arm pit seam. This rag rug looks very colourful made from a bright array of old t shirts. How to make a no sew pillow from an upcycled t shirt 8 steps. I m keen to try this technique.
Join our email list to stay up to date on all things sewing. Table of contents introduction. Here s a tutorial on how to make pom poms super fast in big batches. Measure two inches up from the bottom of the shirt.
Then cut across the shirt through the front and back stopping a couple inches before you get to the other side. You can purchase the pattern and instructions here. How to make boot socks from old t shirts 7 steps.