Materials and tools to make a rag rug from t shirt yarn.
How to make a rag rug from old t shirts.
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An easy rag rug diy project that works up very quickly.
7 ways to make rag rugs 1.
To weave a 30 diameter rug we need about 6 7 x large women s t shirts.
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.
Make your t shirt yarn.
Crochet a rag rug from old t shirts.
This is probably the easiest and simplest ways to make your first rag rug.
It involves braiding strips of t shirt or other fabric and inter weaving your rug as you braid to shape your rug.
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.
Braided no sew t shirt rag rug photo.
I made up a ton of yarn before i started but later switched to making it as i needed it.
You can either make all your yarn at once or make it as you need it.
Simply hot glue the strips in place directly on the top of the rug pad bunching the strips together on top of the glue.
If you have a lot of old t shirts you can turn them into home decor.
The number of t shirts you have on hand will determine the size of your rug.
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You ll only need one or two old t shirts some scissors to cut up your yarn with and a large crochet hook.
I chose mostly cotton but other fabrics will work too.
That seemed to work best for me because i could pick my colors as i went and just cut up t shirts accordingly.