How to Make a Braided T-Shirt Rug

Braided t-shirt rugs are a great way to upcycle old t-shirts and create a unique, stylish piece for your home. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make a braided t-shirt rug:

Materials:

- Old t-shirts (10-12)

- Fabric scissors or a rotary cutter

- Measuring tape

- Sewing pins

- Sewing machine or strong needle and thread

Instructions:

1. Prepare the t-shirts:

- Wash and dry the t-shirts to remove any dirt or residues.

- Lay the t-shirts flat and remove any buttons, zippers, or embellishments.

2. Cut the t-shirts into strips:

- Use fabric scissors or a rotary cutter to cut the t-shirts into 1-inch (2.5 cm) wide strips.

- Cut the strips along the length of the t-shirts.

3. Join the strips:

- Take three t-shirt strips and lay them side by side, matching up the ends.

- Sew the three strips together using a straight stitch along one long side.

- Repeat this process until all the t-shirt strips are joined into one long strip.

4. Create the braid:

- Lay the long t-shirt strip flat and start braiding it by bringing one side over the middle, then the other side over the middle.

- Continue braiding until you reach the end of the strip.

5. Secure the braid:

- Once you're done braiding, use a sewing machine or hand-sew a straight stitch along the edge of the braid to secure it.

6. Coil and sew the braid:

- Start coiling the braid into a circular shape, forming a rug.

- Overlap the coils slightly and use a sewing machine or hand-sew the braid in place as you go.

7. Finish the rug:

- Continue coiling and sewing until you reach the desired size for your rug.

- Trim any excess braid and sew the end in place.

Your braided t-shirt rug is now ready! You can customize the design by using different colored t-shirts or by varying the width of the strips. Enjoy your unique, handmade rug.