In this instructable you will first learn how to make a paper circle loom.
Weaving a circle rug.
The author s passion is totally contagious and i just have to make not only another rag rug but also a diy rug weaving loom.
The cost will be almost free and the finished project will be both eco friendly and one of a kind.
Then you will learn to weave on it creating your own beautiful handwoven object.
This morning i came across your post on the woven circle mat diy from earlier this year on 5 5 15.
You don t need complicated equipment to weave away you just need some time and a little creativity.
I ve been working on circle weaving with dreamcatchers.
This is a fun project to learn weaving for kids and adults alike.
The rug was made on a hula hoop loom using an old t shirt for the warp and a massively huge ball of finger knitting for the weft.
On my first trip to salvation army to get fabrics to make our rag rug i ended up with a pile of t shirts the size of an elephant realizing i was totally lost in all the colors i put them all back.
The dreamcatcher uses a half hitch knot to make the weave.
Is there a way to send you a photo of what i m trying to make.
The weave makes a circle in the center and i want to try to make a circle weave inside the circle.
There are many ways to make a rag rug but this article focuses on braiding which means your only.
This stylish rug has a bit of a southwest sort of vibe to it with its geometric shapes and muted color.
Use your leftover rags and scraps to weave a rug on a homemade loom.
I was inspired by this rug a year ago when i couldn t find one to fit in my tiny bathroom.
A little while ago i discovered a great book on weaving t shirt rag rug wall tapestries and other types of cloth rugs.
How to weave a rag rug.
If you have yarn and.
A rag rug is an excellent way to recycle old t shirts socks sheets and well anything you can cut into strips.
This one is very simple to make all you ll need is a plain white rug from ikea tape and paint.
You can find clearer instructions and other ideas for the amish knot here https.
To weave a 30 diameter rug we need about 6 7 x large women s t shirts.
I searched high and low and stumbled upon a great tutorial.
Choosing fabric colors for your diy rag rug how much fabric do i need to make t shirt yarn.
I ve seen it done but can t figure it out.
It looks like we were both inspired by the same rug on the free people blog.
I enjoy your blog.
I originally made this video to show my workshop group how to make a rug.
The whole process of building a simple rag rug loom and weaving a t shirt rug was so much fun.
