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How to Make a Recycled T-Shirt Rug
Don't throw away those old T-shirts — they can easily be turned into a one-of-a-kind doormat to decorate the inside of your dorm room.
Materials Needed:
- flat doormat
- 5-8 old T-shirts
- scissors
- hot glue gun and hot glue
Cut T-Shirt Strips
Starting at the bottom hem, cut T-shirts across into 2-inch strips (Image 2). Then cut the 2-inch strips into 4-5-inch long sections (Images 3, 4).
Tie T-Shirt Knots
Tie a knot into the center of each T-shirt section. Note: Prepare all the knotted pieces before you start gluing.
Add First Row of Knots to Rug
Place a strip of hot glue along one side of the doormat (Image 1). Stick each knot into the glue (Image 2). Continue the strip of glue and add more knotted pieces (Image 3). Glue the knots with 1/4 inch between them (Images 4, 5). Tip: If you're using a variety of colored T-shirts, glue the colors in a random pattern. It'll create a nice multicolored effect on the doormat.
Continue Gluing Knots to Mat
Keep gluing T-shirt sections in one straight line along an edge of the mat (Image 1). Continue to glue knotted T-shirt sections all the way up the edge of the mat. Move onto the next row. Place a strip of hot glue 1 inch from the previous row. Stick the knots into the glue strip, leaving 1/2 inch between each knot (Image 2). Continue to add glue and knotted sections until the full doormat is covered (Image 3).
You're Finished!
Use your personalized doormat to wipe off your shoes when you walk in from class.
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T-Shirt Tropicana Style
I ve never been a big "print" person, and I decided to go for a subtle version of the hawaiian - tropical - caribbean flowers & leaves that are a must have this summer.
Print the three silhouettes setting your printer to print on a letter size.
I went for a one of each on my shirt, but you can certainly add more.
*Pebeo Setacolor Opaque Fabric Paint 45-Milliliter Bottle, Shimmer Pearl
*DMC 415 5-4210 Color Variations Pearl Cotton Thread, Size 5, 27-Yard, Radiant Ruby
*DMC 415 5-4050 Color Variations Pearl Cotton Thread, Size 5, 27-Yard, Roaming Pastures
*DMC 415 5-4075 Color Variations Pearl Cotton Thread, Size 5, 27-Yard, Wheat Fields
*DMC 415 5-4047 Color Variations Pearl Cotton Thread, Size 5, 27-Yard, Emerald Isle
* paintbrush, needle, scissors
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| Here it is: my tropicana "subtle" applique t-shirt refashion! |
what you need // supplies
I used a white t-shirt with a scoop neck, and the remnants of a heather grey t-shirt (which had already been chopped for other projects) for the leaves and the flower.Print the three silhouettes setting your printer to print on a letter size.
I went for a one of each on my shirt, but you can certainly add more.
*DMC 415 5-4210 Color Variations Pearl Cotton Thread, Size 5, 27-Yard, Radiant Ruby
*DMC 415 5-4050 Color Variations Pearl Cotton Thread, Size 5, 27-Yard, Roaming Pastures
*DMC 415 5-4075 Color Variations Pearl Cotton Thread, Size 5, 27-Yard, Wheat Fields
*DMC 415 5-4047 Color Variations Pearl Cotton Thread, Size 5, 27-Yard, Emerald Isle
* paintbrush, needle, scissors
DIY tropicana shirt: the how- to // tutorial
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| Cut the silhouettes of the flower and the leaves and then pin the individual parts on a piece of paper |
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| Use the pearl fabric paint with a paintbrush just around the edges - Let dry and press on reverse to fix the fabric paint. (I left the fabric pinned on the paper - it's easier) |
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| Adjust the leaves and the flower onto your shirt (I put the shirt on a piece of cardboard to stretch it to my size). Try the t-shirt on, and eventually re-adjust the placements. Pin the leaves or sew few basting stitches to keep them in place. |
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| Sew a running stitch at about 3/16" from the edge, so that the pearl edges will be well visible. |
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| I started and ended each section with a knot on the right side of the fabric. (Something I saw done on Alabama's Chanin and love it) |
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| Stunning effect, right? And beyond easy ;) !! |
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