T Shirt Rag Rug Braided
T shirt rag rug video tutorial shelley gajus says.
T shirt rag rug braided. You can create a circular rug or even fold your braid back and forth to make a bath mat or a long rectangular runner. If you re making your own t shirt yarn cut off the top of the t shirt directly underneath the arms and cut off the hem. Make a braided t shirt rug with even limited sewing skills. This rag rug looks very colourful made from a bright array of old t shirts.
I would absolutely love to hear about your rag rug experiences and see your creations so if you have a go or already have please comment below or snap some pics and hashtag them sew4bub. I have made braided and crochet rag rugs and also woven i used sheets and even died some i needed bright red of course. Then cut across the shirt through the front and back stopping a couple inches before you get to the other side. Braided rug diy how to no sew.
Lay a t shirt out on your work surface. I m keen to try this technique. Coil it somewhat gently so it doesn t pucker up into a braided t shirt bowl lol but try not to let any gaps show from one ring to the next. Anyway i trim off the corners of the sheet to make more of an oval shape and cut a continuous oval out of the sheets the gradual turn in the fabric didn t seem to make a difference.
Pre coiling this braid will help you stay organized while you are sewing and will also give you an idea of how big your rug is going to be if you need to add or remove shirts. The number of t shirts you have on hand will determine the size of your rug. 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. It involves braiding strips of t shirt or other fabric and inter weaving your rug as you braid to shape your rug.
Repeat this process over and over until you reach the arm pit seam. You can purchase the pattern and instructions here. Use these braided rugs in a small size as chair cushions or make larger pieces to serve as area rugs welcome mats or splash mats in the kitchen.