If you d like to add a rustic touch to your home a braided rag rug might be just the ticket.
How to make a braided rag rug.
Make a gorgeous and sturdy braided rug from bits and pieces and worn out fabrics.
In order to make the woven rug shown in the top picture look up four strand braided rag rugs i make them using a four strand braid where you loup the fourth strand into the previous row.
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For a more finished look wrap the last braid with bias tape and sew in place.
Make three of the extra long strips.
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Cut the fabric into long 1 1 2 inch wide strips.
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Braided rag rug instructions.
Wash and dry your rug as you plan to for daily use and consider adding a non slip pad for beneath the rug.
Machine stitch the strips together at their ends to make extra long strips.
You can even make one yourself using some basic.
Across decades of american history braided rugs sometimes known as rag rugs were popular for their versatility and frugality.
Here s how to put together a braided rag rug from fabric scraps.
You can also use old curtains sheets and clothes to design a beautiful braided rug.
Once you have braided the rug to the desired width you can sew the ends of the strips tucked into the underside of the braid.