So, I was talking about the t-shirt ribbons I used to crochet a bathroom rug, and here is a short tutorial on how to go about cutting down a t-shirt. It’s also important to note that the results will make chunky work, so a few extra corners and wavering widths aren’t a big deal at all.
I started at the bottom hem of the shirt and began creating a spiral cut up the torso of the shirt.
I think that a picture of how I cut down the sleeve would help as well, this shirt has a long sleeve so I cut the sleeves off and started at the bottom of the torso.
This is what is left when the shirt has been cut down to a rough square and then I started going around and around. By the time I’d done the third or fourth I was making short sleeve t-shirts into a continuous string. However, as you can see I also had to tie together some strands. Once again, it won’t be a big deal as the work will be so chunky.
The next step once you have a bunch of t-shirt ribbons is to wind it into a ball, which will help to keep your work from tangling.
At the end, this is what I had left…
Hope this technique works out for you. It’s so much smarter than purchasing cheap cotton fabric pre-cut from the nearest craft store.
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what a great way to start making supplies of t-shirt scraps x thank you for sharing
So glad to have spotted this! I have been saving old sweaters (lambswool & cashmere) and getting them at consignment shops when they are marked down. I am going to crochet them into pet beds for the animal shelter! Ijust wasn’t sure where or how to cut them up- now I do!! thanks