Braided Tshirt Rug

You ll want to cut the end of each of them so they re strands and not loops of fabric.
Braided tshirt rug. I only go up to 6 strands in the video but you can definitely go up to 8 on larger rugs. Iron and starch the t shirt strips before braiding for a stiffer rug. This goes much quicker if you have a rotary cutter. For reference this mini rug took me 1 hour start to finish took 2 t shirts and measures 23cm in diameter.
See more ideas about braided t shirts diy rug rag rug. At this point there are two ways to continue. Measure two inches up from the bottom of the shirt. Then cut across the shirt through the front and back stopping a couple inches before you get to the other side.
Time consuming but kind of fun i have started my rug it is approximately 8 inches in diameter right now when coiled up. Step 2 gather three strips and stack them. After you have prepared all of your t shirts and made them into yarn it s time to start your braid. Repeat this process over and over until you reach the arm pit seam.
Braided rugs are with us because the white men landed within the americas. Step 1 cut your t shirts into 1 5 strips along the width of the body. Once you have the knot that s the starting point. Pin the knot onto a work surface and start braiding the yarn keeping it tight and even.
Lay a t shirt out on your work surface. It really is obvious that it does not require any high technological innovation or computer controlled precision otherwise how could the ladies hundreds of years ago make such exotic braided rugs out of rags. Use approximately five and half medium sized t shirts to create a braided t shirt rug approximately 18 inches in diameter. Tie a knot tightly into the top to begin.
I would absolutely love to hear about your rag rug experiences and see your creations so if you have a go or already have please comment below. 11 26 2011 i took 4 of my husband s old shirts that were in the rag bag headed to goodwill and cut them up into strips. Dec 10 2012 just can t throw those stained ripped t shirts out. It is a tradition which we love to retain with all its old charm and grace.