How to Make a Rug Out of Torn Fabric

Before you throw out those old towels or T-shirts, consider recycling them to create a custom rug that will certainly be one-of-a-kind. By gathering a few, basic supplies, you can give a second life to towels that are destined for the garbage heap by making a shaggy, rag rug from strips of torn fabric. A rug made of torn towels is a cozy addition to any bathroom and will provide a soft, absorbent resting place for those fresh-from-the-bath feet.

Rug canvas, non-slip
Fabric
Scissors

Instructions

- 1
  Cut the fabric into 1/2-inch strips
- 2
  Cut each strip into individual pieces that are at least 2 inches long. If a longer shag is desired, cut the strips into longer pieces.
- 3
  Decide which side of the rug canvas will be the top of your rug.
- 4
  Thread one end of a fabric strip through a hole in the rug canvas.
- 5
  Thread the other end of this fabric strip through a hole that is next to the first hole. Both ends of the fabric should now be on the “top” side of the rug canvas.
- 6
  Tie the ends together into a knot.
- 7
  Tie a second strip of fabric to the rug canvas in a hole that is immediately adjacent to the first strip.
- 8
  Continue attaching strips of fabric this way until the rug canvas is completely full of fabric knots.

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