How to Make a Rag Rug
Obtain canvas webbing with a minimum of 1/4 inch openings., Cut your fabric into pieces., Sketch the design you want onto the canvas mesh., Hook your rag strips onto the canvas in the manner of a hooked rug.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Obtain canvas webbing with a minimum of 1/4 inch openings.
This is available in larger opening sizes as well from most sewing and craft stores.
Most will have canvas webbing with drawn-on patterns to guide your color choices.
If you buy a kit, it'll show and/or give you everything you need.
Just follow the directions on the box when it comes to choosing a hook and fabric. -
Step 2: Cut your fabric into pieces.
The size you choose will depend on your webbing.
If you can, be e-co friendly by using recycled fabrics such as old clothing.
Cut them into strips that are a maximum of 1/2" (1.25 cm) in width and 3-4 inches (7.5-10 cm) in length.
Keeping the lengths uniform results in a smooth "pile" for your rug.
Trimming later is time consuming and more difficult than cutting to uniform length at this point.
Once you cut one, just use it as a prototype and match the rest. , That is, of course, if the canvas didn't come with a pattern on it already.
Permanent markers work well for this; just take care not to get marker on any surface underneath the canvas.
Having a pattern isn't necessary.
If you'd like to create an abstract masterpiece, go right ahead! It'll be just as beautiful. , In a couple of hours, you'll have a new rug all your own.
Ta da! No glue, sewing machine, or real skill required. -
Step 3: Sketch the design you want onto the canvas mesh.
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Step 4: Hook your rag strips onto the canvas in the manner of a hooked rug.
Detailed Guide
This is available in larger opening sizes as well from most sewing and craft stores.
Most will have canvas webbing with drawn-on patterns to guide your color choices.
If you buy a kit, it'll show and/or give you everything you need.
Just follow the directions on the box when it comes to choosing a hook and fabric.
The size you choose will depend on your webbing.
If you can, be e-co friendly by using recycled fabrics such as old clothing.
Cut them into strips that are a maximum of 1/2" (1.25 cm) in width and 3-4 inches (7.5-10 cm) in length.
Keeping the lengths uniform results in a smooth "pile" for your rug.
Trimming later is time consuming and more difficult than cutting to uniform length at this point.
Once you cut one, just use it as a prototype and match the rest. , That is, of course, if the canvas didn't come with a pattern on it already.
Permanent markers work well for this; just take care not to get marker on any surface underneath the canvas.
Having a pattern isn't necessary.
If you'd like to create an abstract masterpiece, go right ahead! It'll be just as beautiful. , In a couple of hours, you'll have a new rug all your own.
Ta da! No glue, sewing machine, or real skill required.
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