I ve been wanting to make a rag rug for years but am intimidated by the process have plenty of curtains sheets and fabrics gifted to me of course it s used but a lot of it looks new.
Making rag rug strips.
Sheets are great for making a simple lightweight rug that doesn t get a lot of use.
This is a modern take on the traditional braided rag rug.
If you must purchase one get it from a sustainable source and make sure the fabric used was from repurposed strips of cloth.
Step 1 use scissors to cut strips out of old denim jeans that measure 3 inches wide by 12 inches long each.
Read the care instructions for the fabric and run a cycle.
To braid a rag rug first cut your fabric into strips of equal width.
Knot 3 strips together at the top then braid the strips crossing the left and right over the middle repeatedly.
One of my first rag rug projects and still the most popular tutorial for how to make a rug out of old clothes.
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Whether you weave braid knit or crochet your rag rugs the process for making the strips is the same.
Toss the clothes or sheets you re going to cut into the washing machine.
Continue adding strips to your braid by cutting a slit into the end of one strip and slicing another slit into the beginning of the new strip.
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T shirt fabric strips are braided then sewn together on a sewing machine.
Cut your fabric into strips and either sew or knot those strips together into a longer strip used as yarn crochet rag rugs are a popular way to recycle old material but you can also purchase yarn to these rugs if you don t have anything you can use on hand.
I m going to give it a whirl will be using floss or fishing line cause it s durable.
If you want a budget friendly rag rug i recommend to recycle your fabrics and make your own rather than purchase one.
Store bought fabric allows you to choose specific colors while t shirts and old sheets.
Make a denim rag rug utilizing a few basic craft materials.
Wash and dry your fabric.