Making a braided rug using old sheets is practical and recycles the sheet fabric.
How to make a rug out of old bed sheets.
So when i came across rag rugs i was so inspired to create my own awesome rag rug too.
20 x 24 rug.
Cut or rip sheets into 2 to 3 inch wide strips.
Anti rug slip mat or a latch rug canvas with a 1cm grid width.
How to make braided rugs using old sheets.
I basically cut up 3 single twin bed sheets i had which i no longer used in to strips of approximately.
I bought these sheets from value village.
This rag rug is very simple to make but can be very time consuming.
Form a continuous ball of braid by sewing the braids together at the ends with button thread.
2 flat or fitted double bed sheets.
25 x 40 rug.
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.
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.