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Craft Works :Doormat From Gunny Bag & Floormat From Old Saree

Discussion in 'Knitting & Crochet' started by vijikrishnan, May 17, 2008.

  1. sravyadolly

    sravyadolly New IL'ite

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    Craft Works : Mats from useless clothes

    I'd like to share a way of making Mats from useless clothes (flat cloth... like scarves or cut shirts / T -Shirts etc.. )
    If you have old useless scarves, towels or plain cloth pieces (cut out of your dress or shirt etc) you can make mats
    depending on its size and matrial that can be used for various things like keeping on table for vases/ mugs, dressing
    tables or even bath mats or door mats.
    Method:
    Take the useless but clean cloth (scarves, towels, cut piece etc .)
    Gather length wise (Straight in a line)Twist it real tight so it does not open from anywhere.
    Apply glue / paste to one side of it neatly... Hold one end really tight and start rotating the remaining line around it
    (like @)with out leaving any space so that the glued portion sticks to the non-glued outers of the inner cloth...
    (you can make it round or oval)
    Once all is done keep it under some heavy weight till it dries out and is all stuck together properly. Your Mat is ready.
    You can even decorate it with sparkle/ color glue by making flowers or smileys etc.
    This can be done even with useless Natural Ropes.
     
  2. geetha satish

    geetha satish Gold IL'ite

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    re: Craft Works : Mats from useless clothes

    wow ,it is best out of waste i like this idea,if u have any pictures do post them..........all the best:)
     
  3. nags

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    re: Craft Works : Mats from useless clothes

    it is a good idea of recycling the waste. yeah, a photo would help. i could not follow clearly where to glue and how to twist. if you have a website with similar ideas, please post.

    Thanks,
    Nagashree
     
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    MadhuRao Silver IL'ite

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    re: Craft Works : Mats from useless clothes

    Very innovative! :bowdown
     
  5. swathi14

    swathi14 IL Hall of Fame

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    re: Craft Works : Mats from useless clothes

    Hai

    It is a good idea. For extra support, underneath the mat, we can stitch a old cloth also (like blouse piece).


    Andal
     
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    re: Craft Works : Mats from useless clothes

    Nice idea Sravyadolly.
     
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    re: Craft Works : Mats from useless clothes

    Thanks for the tips.........
     
  8. muzna

    muzna Silver IL'ite

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    re: Craft Works : Mats from useless clothes

    dear dolly
    that is a great idea. :thumbsup
    swathi
    your idea is good, it will give strength to the whole mat.:)
     
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    re: Craft Works : Mats from useless clothes

    Hi dolly,
    good idea. thanks for sharing
     
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    Re: Craft Works : Mats from useless clothes

    thanks for sharing
     

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