Learn how to make rag rugs and how you can turn your trash to treasure.
Cotton rug braiding instructions.
Rags can be turned into rugs in several different ways.
Square or rectangle shaped rug make a bunch of braids which are similar in length.
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If your sewing machine does a zig zag stitch you can use it to sew your braids together if you prefer.
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When the braid gets long enough re pin the end to the base again and again.
For example a 2 by 3 foot rug will need 1 foot of center braid while a round rug only needs a few inches for the center braid.
You can make an amish toothbrush rag rug or a no sew crocheted rag rug both of these types of rugs are made with strips of fabric which get looped knotted or crocheted until you get the size you want.
The proportions of the finished rug will tell you how long to make the center braid.
Braided rag rug instructions.
Braid the strips until you reach the length of the rug you want to make.
Start braiding and move backward as you work.
Set the machine so the stitches will catch both edges of the braids.