The only way i had seen before was a braiding method but i found it hard on the hands and gave up.
Rug hooking with denim.
A denim rug has been on my upcycling bucket list for ages.
Work each new row directly adjacent to the previously completed row until the canvas is filled.
Color dyeing works well with denim too.
A creamy and delicious neutral plaid.
And what a great way to start off a new year of crafting by finally making one.
But i m really chuffed with how it s turned out.
Learn how to make a denim rag rug.
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Make a denim rag rug utilizing a few basic craft materials.
It is believed that rug hooking as a popular home art s origin is.
Hooking a rug with denim strips is not done any differently than hooking a rug with wool strips.
Follow the same process of hooking and tying the denim pieces in the rows of the rug mesh backing.
Choose an option order in 1 4 yard increments.
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A hook is used to pull these loops through thus the name rug hooking.
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Rag rugs by erin website.
I m pleased that i can tick the denim rug off my list.
Rug hooking is the craft of creating rugs by pulling loops of fabric or yarn through a woven backing.
Be very sure to cut on the straight of the fabric.
There is evidence of rug hooking techniques in rag rugs made by the vikings.
Felted and ready to use.
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I have been wanting to combine crochet and rag rug making for a long time.
Learn a few key things to make this process a litte easier.
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A rag rug is the perfect upcycling project because denim is so hard wearing.
Weaving my denim strip rug made out of old jeans.
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Undyed linen from webs.
This comes complete with a 8 by 8 frame and instructions for mounting.
Sew the strips together end to end to create three long denim strips that each measures 3 inches wide by 84 inches long.
You do have to pay more attention to the fabric when you are cutting the strips however.
Article by dana choate.