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The simple fact is that some t-shirts are better than others when making yarn.
It all comes down to the fiber content and bang out of knit used to make that t-shirt.
Jersey Knit – Front View
So yes, all t-shirts are not equal!
The basics of fabric construction 101 starts with naming the different types of knitted t-shirt fabric.
And why is this important?
Well, its because they dont all work for making t-shirt yarn.
So the first step is to identify thetype of knitused before going any further.
Another question we get a lot of ishow to make tshirt yarn from sheets.
The same would apply to knitted jersey bed sheets as t-shirts when determining if itll work.
Simply go through the 1-3 steps to know if you might use the bedsheets to make yarn.
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Jersey Knit – Front View
Jersey Knit – Back View
1×1 rib knit
2×2 rib knit
95% cotton / 5% elastane
95% cotton / 5% elastane
95% cotton / 5% spandex
Tees WITHOUT side seams
Tees WITH side seams
Tshirt cut into varying widths (1/2″, 1″, 1.5″ and 2″ wide strips) to show the difference in gauge of tshirt yarn.
