How To Finish The Back Of A Hooked Rug

Learn how to finish your hooked rug with a basic wool binding.

How to finish the back of a hooked rug.

Step 1 cut all of the edges of the finished rug leaving two complete empty squares all around. Basic latch hook finishing. Thread your tapestry needle with sturdy yarn or thread. A completed latch hook project often becomes either a rug or a pillow.

That should leave about 1 2 inch of the canvas grid on all sides. Part two of this wave of primary colors is a new rug for my. Fold your 1 of unused rug canvas down at the back of your latch hook project. This video shows how to finish a hand hooked rug by binding it with wool fabric strips.

Supplies your nearly finished latch hook with 1 of empty rug canvas on all sides sturdy scissors tapestry needle yarn or strong thread. I started with knocking off my own mondrian inspired painting over at mom spark. A tutorial on how to bind the edge of your latch hook rug to give it protection strength and tidy it up. Press using the same technique you used on the front.

This often happens to round areas i e an apple or. Finishing a latch hook rug helps to ensure the rug holds up to the test of time and it requires little more than rug binding and a sewing machine. You see i ve always loved neo plasticism of piet mondrian and recently decided that i wanted to make my kitchen into a cubist s dream. So i started this whole latch hook rug project a few weeks ago and spent about 4 hours a night hooking my new rug.

For both the proper finish will prevent fraying and preserve your handmade latch hook piece. Come along with us as we show you different finishing techniques for your hand hooked rugs. Choose one of these options for finishing your project and look forward to years of use and enjoyment. Check out my website.

If there is a place where your hooking wants to cup or just does not lay flat press that area again.