How To Make Fabric Yarn
Tutorial skill level: Beginner
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Learn how to turn old fabric into continuous yarn using this simple cutting technique. This tutorial shows you how to upcycle old T-shirts, bedding, or fabric remnants to make stretchy, curl-prone yarn that’s perfect for crochet and other yarn crafts.

What makes this pattern stand out:
- Project Type: Yarn-Making Tutorial
- Finished Project Size: Varies depending on fabric used
- Skill Level: Easy
- Yarn Weight: Not applicable (tutorial creates fabric yarn)
- Crochet Hook Size: Not applicable
- Stitches Used: Not applicable
- Tutorials Included: Step-by-step photo tutorial
- Why we love it: It’s eco-friendly, affordable, and a great way to repurpose fabric into usable yarn for crochet projects.
Get started with your own fabric yarn using this clever method.
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