How can I upcycle old clothing into rugs?
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I have lots of old clothes. Im a crazy person when it comes to makin custom throw pillows.. But what are some ideas on making rugs?
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I love the material but I'm not sure what I can make out of it. The picture doesn't do them justice.
Have you seen rag rugs? Here's a book about how it's done: https://amzn.to/2lVaWnC (affiliate link)
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Cody, here are a couple tutorials to help you:
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/diy-shag-rag-rug-tutorial-1283196
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/diy-shag-rug-dorm-decor-backtoscool-4255989
DIY Shag Rag Rug {Tutorial}
Shaggy Rag Rug Dorm Decor
Here's a tutorial for making a braided rag rug: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA2rYOi4gko
If you make yarn from old t shirts you can then use it for all sorts of things
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/how-to-make-t-shirt-yarn-27876694
How to Make T-Shirt Yarn
I've seen lots of clothing cut into strips and knotted together to make a shaggy type rug.