How to make a rag rug.
How to make a rag rug from fabric scraps.
Basically i used strips of fabric 1000s of them cut about 1 inch x 5 inches.
To do this cut cotton material into strips about 2 wide or wool material into strips about 1 wide.
Continue adding strips to your braid by cutting a slit into the end of one strip and slicing another slit into the beginning of the new strip.
Now that you know how to make a rag rug in seven completely different ways why not get started.
Once the rug was the right size i bordered it with a white fabric strip single crocheted around the edge.
No need to even bother tying the strips.
Sew the ends of the strips together and wind them into balls.
Sew them with right sides together and use a 1 2 inch seam allowance.
The best thing about rag rug making is that you only need small scraps of fabric so they are the perfect use for the fabric remnants that you can order for free.
Machine stitch the strips together at their ends to make extra long strips.
I used all knit fabrics cut into 1 inch strips and tied the ends together using a square knot.
Textile waste makes a huge contribution to landfills all over the world and we are always looking for ways to help divert even the smallest.
To braid a rag rug first cut your fabric into strips of equal width.
Use coarse thread and sew the edges of the braid together shaping the rug as you sew.
Braided rag rug instructions cut the fabric into long 1 1 2 inch wide strips.
I rolled the fabric into one big ball and crocheted the rug with a 16 mm crochet hook.
We are excited to have her stop by to share a simple project for using up all of your white trimmed selvage and other fabric scraps.
I stuffed these strips into a non skid rug mat and voila.
How to make a crocheted rag rug using fabric scraps.