I basically cut up 3 single twin bed sheets i had which i no longer used in to strips of approximately.
How to make a rug out of old bed sheets.
This rag rug is very simple to make but can be very time consuming.
To make the larger rug you need to have at least 3 bed sheets if you don t have any old sheets at home to use you can purchase them for a reasonable price at a second hand shop.
Making a braided rug using old sheets is practical and recycles the sheet fabric.
20 x 24 rug.
2 flat or fitted double bed sheets.
So when i came across rag rugs i was so inspired to create my own awesome rag rug too.
10 mm crochet hook us size n 15 uk size 000 scissors.
How to make braided rugs using old sheets.
Cut or rip sheets into 2 to 3 inch wide strips.
Old bedding sheets linen colour and design of your choice.
I try to find queen or king sized flat sheets because they are the easiest to rip however sometimes i use smaller sheets fitted sheets or even duvet covers if i love the colour of the fabric.
Form a continuous ball of braid by sewing the braids together at the ends with button thread.
Anti rug slip mat or a latch rug canvas with a 1cm grid width.