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Making rag rugs out of t shirts.
How to make a braided t shirt rug what you need.
You can make yarn out of the tops of shirts too.
I chose mostly cotton but other fabrics will work too.
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.
To weave a 30 diameter rug we need about 6 7 x large women s t shirts.
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So don t go out and buy a new rug from the store when you have all the materials you need at home.
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If you don t have a sewing machine there are plenty of easy rag rug making techniques that don t require sewing.
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Make a braided t shirt rug with even limited sewing skills.
T shirts scissors a sewing machine this is the machine that i have a medium knit sewing machine needle size 90 14 plus spares thread a clothespin a measuring tape or ruler.
We have seen used t shirts turned into rainbow circular area rugs.
Weaving braiding knotting and crochet are some of the ways to make a no sew rag rug.
Each rag rug will turn out slightly different depending on the materials you use and your own unique way of crocheting.
Once you get the bug you ll be making a rag rug for every room in your home.
Instead of getting rid of the old tees upcycle them into decorative throw pillows for their bedroom or playroom.
Crochet a rag rug from old t shirts.
Starting at the bottom hem cut t shirts across into 2 inch strips image 2.
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For this pattern the rug is made from old t shirts and sheets worked in the round to create a rectangular shape.
The number of t shirts you have on hand will determine the size of your rug.
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Then cut the 2 inch strips into 4 5 inch long sections images 3 4.