In this video we re showing you how to make a rag rug.
Diy rug tshirt.
You can give them any shape as it s up to your requirement of the rug.
Diy no sew rug made out of old t shirts you ll need.
It s really easy and there s no need for needle or thread.
Continue to glue knotted t shirt sections all the way up the edge of the mat.
To weave a 30 diameter rug we need about 6 7 x large women s t shirts.
Diy network uses old t shirts to make a vintage style braided rug.
A hula hoop loom is the perfect example of this.
Since this rug requires sewing you need to be careful not o pull the thread too tight lest it turns out to be bumpy.
Diy t shirt rug always look very beautiful and you can make them in any size according to your choice.
Diy instructions and project credit allparenting.
Old shirts preferably cotton shirts fabric scissor or rotary cutter latter is better it s a lifesaver rug canvas you can purchase it at amazon latch hook.
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.
They can even have stuff printed on them.
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.
Place a strip of hot glue 1 inch from the previous row.
Simply hot glue the strips in place directly on the top of the rug pad bunching the strips together on top of the glue.
Round up a bunch of t shirts.
Half inch wide or thinner.
Place a piece of cardboard under the rug because the hot glue will seep through the holes and make a mess.
And if you haven t yet given away all your old t shirts you can upcycle them for this fun little rug.
You can make it in one color or if you have different colors old t shirt then you can make it in a colorful design.
The great thing about having a crafty mind is having the ability to find regular household items to help you through your projects.
Cut shirt into strips.
How to make a braided t shirt rug what you need.
Stick the knots into the glue strip leaving 1 2 inch between each knot image 2.
Making the diy t shirt rug is very easy and it can be.
Once the glue dries run your hand over the top of the rug to remove any loose pieces.
Move onto the next row.
Keep gluing t shirt sections in one straight line along an edge of the mat image 1.