T Shirt Rag Rug Tutorial

I suggest using old sheets keep your eye out for them at thrift stores and yard sales.
T shirt rag rug tutorial. January 31 2017 at 5 25 pm this is great. 18 thoughts on make a no sew t shirt rag rug video tutorial shelley gajus says. Choosing fabric colors for your diy rag rug how much fabric do i need to make t shirt yarn. 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.
This is a modern take on the traditional braided rag rug. 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. 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. The pink purple is from sheets the yellow white is actually discarded curtains i had made years ago to divide a room.
Cut a piece of felt the desired size of rug. This will be the backer and a base to work from. This blue masterpiece is strong enough to last long and beautiful enough to be unforgettable. Select a few old t shirts from your closet a thrift store or your aunt marcy s nascar t shirt collection.
Liz from thread faction studio says. Crocheted circular t shirt rug. First gather some fabric if you go buy it this project is going to cost more than you want it to. T shirt rag rug tutorial.
Jane and sonja have done a phenomenal job in crafting such an exquisite rag rug. January 31 2017 at 7 47 pm. 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 love that you don t have to sew it together.
Using scissors cut just below the armpits of the t shirt to create a tube of fabric. 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. T shirt fabric strips are braided then sewn together on a sewing machine. Learn how to make the easiest diy rag rug from old tshirts and sheets or purchased jersey knit including tips fo.
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