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Chunky, cotton, upcycled yarn is simple to make when you have access to just two things: an old T-shirt and a pair of scissors. This yarn can be used for macrame, crafting string bags à la Cobrina's knotted pantry bag class, making rag rugs - Cal Patch teaches you how to do that here - as well as a multitude of other craft projects. If you're looking to speed up the process even further, using a rotary cutter, a cutting mat and a ruler will give you yards of yarn in just minutes. The leftover fabric can be used in small sewing projects or cut into squares to make handy shop rags - all eco-friendly options.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- A cotton or cotton-blend T-shirt, preferably without side seams such as Gilden brand
- Scissors
- Measuring tape.
- Self-healing cutting mat, a rotary cutter, and quilting ruler (optional)
Downloads:
- Use scissors to make T-shirt yarn
- Use a rotary cutter to make T-shirt yarn
- How to attach strands of T-shirt yarn
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Jean Peterson
I'd like to see a link to some projects using this type of yarn or some finished samples.
July 11, 2024