I chose mostly cotton but other fabrics will work too.
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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.
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Select a few old t shirts from your closet a thrift store or your aunt marcy s nascar t shirt collection.
Materials and tools to make a rag rug from t shirt yarn.
Cost skill level start to finish day.
T shirt fabric strips are braided then sewn together on a sewing machine.
To weave a 30 diameter rug we need about 6 7 x large women s t shirts.
One of my first rag rug projects and still the most popular tutorial for how to make a rug out of old clothes.
T shirts the amount will depend on how big you want your rug.
A size q 16mm crochet hook about 3 at your local crafts store less with a coupon if you don t have a hook of that size hand crochet will work but your stitches will be a little looser.
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They can even have stuff printed on them.
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.
Here is what you ll need to make this project.
2 x 3 no slip rug pad with holes in it.
Scissors or rotary cutter show all materials.
Cut the sleeves off like so.
Spruce up your decor with this easy inexpensive no sew rag rug.
Lay your t shirt flat.
T shirts of similar weights 100 cotton or as close to it as you can get sharp fabric scissors or a rotary cutter if you wish size q crochet hook.
Make a braided t shirt rug sewing required.
This is a modern take on the traditional braided rag rug.
Starting at the bottom hem cut t shirts across into 2 inch strips image 2.
Then cut the 2 inch strips into 4 5 inch long sections images 3 4.
Round up a bunch of t shirts.
How to make a rag rug bathmat from upcycled t shirts.
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