T Shirt Rag Rug Tutorial
If crocheted rag rugs mesmerize you this tutorial will help you make one for yourself.
T shirt rag rug tutorial. T shirt rag rug tutorial. This is a modern take on the traditional braided rag rug. First gather some fabric if you go buy it this project is going to cost more than you want it to. T shirt fabric strips are braided then sewn together on a sewing machine.
One of my first rag rug projects and still the most popular tutorial for how to make a rug out of old clothes. The pink purple is from sheets the yellow white is actually discarded curtains i had made years ago to divide a room. Learn how to make the easiest diy rag rug from old tshirts and sheets or purchased jersey knit including tips fo. January 31 2017 at 5 25 pm this is great.
Jane and sonja have done a phenomenal job in crafting such an exquisite rag rug. Crocheted circular t shirt rug. 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. Using scissors cut just below the armpits of the t shirt to create a tube of fabric.
I love that you don t have to sew it together. This blue masterpiece is strong enough to last long and beautiful enough to be unforgettable. I suggest using old sheets keep your eye out for them at thrift stores and yard sales. Choosing fabric colors for your diy rag rug how much fabric do i need to make t shirt yarn.
January 31 2017 at 7 47 pm. Cut a piece of felt the desired size of rug. Liz from thread faction studio says. Select a few old t shirts from your closet a thrift store or your aunt marcy s nascar t shirt collection.
It can be a bit tricky to sew very large rugs are they get a bit unwieldy as the rug grows but it s. 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. 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. 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.