I’m at a loss. To do the ladder stitch, take a stitch from one fabric piece to the other and then reverse it, while taking a slight step to the side. Secure your thread at the bend and sew in a zig-zag along the edges of the braid. March 12, 2010 by Craft Passion 120 Comments, Easy, Home, Recycle | Upcycle, Sew | Stitch, My mum threw me 2 bundles of old bedsheets she found during spring cleaning. It’s about 3/8″ wide. Could you please tell me what size rug this makes. Hi Carrie, perhaps asking your machine service center will help. Thanks for the tutorial too – I’ve linked this to my rugs post today, well done! Cut into 1-2 inch strips (cut the legs lengthwise - top to bottom - for longer strips). Now to go and look for some old king size sheets at the thrift stores! Sew the strips together as you go. Hope you will try it out. Please adjust your thread upper tension and see if it works. Terrific directions & lovely pictures. OK, so the turning up of the edges is getting worse even though I’ve done what you mentioned…sewing it flat…making sure it isn’t tight…so I’ve given up and cut the back sheet off and am uncoiling until I have about 2ft by 2ft circled rug left to which I will start handsewing and continuing to add my braid. I do not know how to make the square rugs yet. Start sewing your braid together. It’ usually on the right-hand side of the zig zag. If you’re on your way to make your first one, choose a tutorial that is for beginners. To sew many circles together, take the bottom of the rugs and put them next to each other. Make a few stitches between the rounds of the spiral to hold them together. This way, when you stretch it out, the strand smoothly transitions from one color to the next. Do you what tension I should apply for zigzag and width of the it? why not just keep the piles of strips? The internet is full of different rag rug crafting guides. However, if you have the time and desire, there ‘is’ a way to ‘cure the curl’. For a more finished look, wrap the last braid with bias tape and sew in place. Hide the end. I love it, and I start to recycle … From braided to woven, there are lots of ways to make a rug. Do you turn the edges under the braid when you reach the edge? :O), yes, it is washable and the build is rugged, should be able to last for many years , that’s great!! Apply the tape to one side of the rug. That is such a cool lookin’ rug! Remove all the loose threads along the strips, they normally are those vertical threads that came off when you tear the fabric. Set the dial on your sewing machine to make the widest zigzag stitch possible. and I love rag rugs, my great grandma used to have them… they are so long lasting and just a memory for me… ty, i am going to make some!! From there, replace the damaged material and braid them back together. Ready to sew mine onto base. Continue to … Just an estimation will do, if you don’t have enough, you can always braid again later. Step 2 – Determine Your Shape I just roll them up when I neaten up the stray threads coming off from the raw edges. A good winter project! This is the part that took FOREVER. Hey I’m getting confused with the cutting of it and how it will be just one long strip, I read the step but I’m getting confused. Get the free face mask sewing pattern & tutorial & video on how to sew homemade fabric face mask, with pocket for filter & nose wire. Don't forget to Subscribe to my channel!! Use straight pins to help hold the coil in place while you work. I used a variation of a blanket stitch and started in the middle, working my way around and out of the spiral. Begin a basic three-strand braid (Image 1). I can’t wait to make some!! Glad to know this Happy making ! Apr 14, 2013 - Looking for the perfect rug, in exactly the size your want. Hi Katrina, I only made this size and with backing. and you have a new fan in me !! Yes you may use straight stitch but you need to overlap each round a little more so that they get caught to the base better. Love your instructions. She knows that I love to recycle and able to make something good out from them. Feb 9, 2020 - Explore Marilyn Young's board "Braided rug tutorial", followed by 268 people on Pinterest. I like their idea to braid the fabric strips and sew them into a rag rug. By doing this, the frayed edges won’t show or begin to unravel. I am struggling the picture and instructions. Love these but can you tell me do they survive the wash well and do they slip under foot? Hi Angie, This will help prevent the edges from turning up into a bowl shape and make it easier to keep stitching. The hardest part of the entire process is keeping the braided rug flat. It is like the normal rag rug, could be slippery on certain floor surface. Just go and dig out your old bed sheets . 5. A rags to rugs story. This is perfect timing!! Hope I answered your question. So it’s problematic when it skips every-other stitch, aka all the right-hand stitches, in a zig zag, because then it’s essentially just a straight stitch that only catches the left-hand braid. I have such a soft spot for rag rugs. Seriously. Lay each new coil beside the previous one and stitch only the edges of the braid together. From there, replace the damaged material and braid them back together. I started to make the balls but they get so big and heavy do you hold them to braid or take off the strips as you go ? In support of the Earth Hour campaign, I am going to spend the whole of March making recycle handmade and will switch off my lights for 1 hour on March 27, 8:30 pm. See more ideas about rug tutorial, diy rug, rag rug. Let it dry, remove the nails and you have a proper flat rug. Handmade braided rugs are expensive because they are labor intensive. I sewed some accent rugs together to create a custom sized rug for my mudroom.#… I like the idea of making it all into yarn *a lot like shirt yarn, just cutting it and then pulling it taught until the edges curl*, and then using that yarn to crochet a rug. Do the same to the new strip. Idk what to do. Since I did it a little different from them, here is my version, a versatile and strong rag rug that can be used for many years, just like my granny’s rag rug. it is very easy to make. A braided rug is a great way to recycle fabric and make your house cozy. I’t not really all that old, though. TE MANDO UN BESO And how good COMOCERTE! Tuck the last inch of braid into the round, stitch it together and run your needle backwards for three inches to lock the stitches in place. Then stretch it out on a good flat board and nail it into shape. You have so many really good ideas for reusing things, and not wasting them. My mom used Aunt Lydia’s very heavy thread. Step 11 Lay down the next section of braid and connect it by sewing in the same way. Loosen up the other ends when they get tangled up. Ensure that needle and thread are suitable for the material chosen for your rag rug for strength. Sew the coil and edges together with linen thread tightly. Begin lacing your finished braids together going in and out between the braid in the same way you would lace your shoes. 5- Body Cuts Fold the braid approx 10cm (4") from the end, this will be the center of your rug. Instead of throwing out old sheets, clothes and curtains, recycle them into a rag rug for an earth-friendly craft project. Any items for yarn !! Sew the strips together as you go. Turned out very well. Arrange the strips to end at a different length so they don’t join at the same point and make the braid bulky. © 2008 - 2020 Craft Passion. Becker often writes for "Yoga in Astoria," a newsletter about studios throughout New York City. I saved up the center part to make the base for the rag rug. Trim the legs around the seams. Anyone else have this trouble and figure out a solution? It is really pretty easy , great idea!! When you start the braiding, turn the sides on the strip into the middle, first one then the other. =). It is possible to join two rugs together into a single, larger rug, particularly if the smaller rugs are rectangular or square in shape and of a similar size. :~). Let’s go and see how I make this 22″ x  16″ oval shaped braided rag rug , 1.Old bedsheets (3 king-size should be enough to make 3 rag rugs) Uncoil the damaged area and pull out the broken stitches. Don’t mix used wool with old wool because the rug won’t wear evenly. Excited to find a rag rug with machine sewing! Needles and thread designed for upholstery work best. Should work well too but I am not sure how bulky it will be and can it fit into your sewing machine presser foot for you to sew. THIS TUTORIAL Rebecca. Pin it to secure. It would be a piece of cake on the sewing machine though! My dog just (accidentally) tore a big hole in my favourite sheet. good one… I really liked the step by step detail provided.. m surely going to try it out. Coil the braid with the pieces laid next to each other and begin stitching from the center of the rug, holding the edges of the braid together tightly. can be ripped or stained/ just so they are clean/ i cut strips depending on size of fabric i will use/ about 3 inches/wide any lenght/ take 3 peices and start braiding just like braiding hair. My mom used to make these when I was a little girl. By braiding the rags just like you'd braid hair, you end up with a very long strip of fabric. great rug, i love the complexity of it even though by looking at the steps its not that hard! I am sure you are going to enjoy braiding the strips, just have to make sure you de-tangle as you braid to prevent messy work . I want the inside to match the outside look. I am going to use it for a rag rug. I pinned it on my ironing board. :O), Your email address will not be published. Stitch the inside edge of the piece of braid you just coiled to the flat disc you've already sewn. Don’t worry about the frays, they will be gone in the next step. The pictures are fantastic too as they really show how to d-i-y! How do you keep the rug from curling into a bowlshape.? Begin lacing your finished braids together going in and out between the braid in the same way you would lace your shoes. Practice the zigzag stitch on any leftover braids before you work on the rug itself. Making them into balls could prevent tangles too. If you run out of thread, make sure you go back a bit and re-thread over the last part so that your stitches do not come out. I love country and this is just great! I will send this back to my mum, she is going to love it!!!! Your email address will not be published. Hide the head end of the braid when your rounding strip reaches there. Do it on warp or weft direction of the bedsheet, not the bias. It could be slippery if you have tiled flooring, add anti-slip pad will help . This is great! Once I had braided a length of about 3 feet, I folded the braid in half and stitched the center together to create the center of my rug. Today was my first visit here and I am IN LOVE! Stack 3 strips and make a few stitches at the end. I like the idea but it seems a little more work to cut it, braid it, and then sew it all together. What does a rag rug have to do with hoop dance? Press. JOR… :)), Translation (By Google) Sew the coil and edges together with linen thread tightly. Once you’re done with crafting a rug, you will fall in love with the floor covering you so meticulously created. Continue to braid. And if you have a large table that you can work on, do it. Love it, thanks for making it idiot proof. Apply the tape to one side of the rug. I’m going to try it with some of my husband’s old uniforms. pretty colors on the pic!! Wrap the braid around the center once. Continue to spiral the braided fabric around itself to make a circular shape, adding stitches as you go to hold it together. I have about 3 or 4 feet so far but am noticing that when I lie it down it doesn’t sit very flat. I don’t have a zig zag capability on my old singer – can i do iyt with a straight stitch do you think? Love this project, just reposted it on my website of great projects: http://maketwincities.blogspot.com/, So, I’ve started it a while back but it is coming along. I think it could work in other sizes also. Thank you for the tutorial! Oct 14, 2011 - Braided rugs are nice, but an interwoven braided rug is stronger. Great idea. http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-make-a-braided-rag-rug/2010/03/12/, face mask sewing pattern & tutorial & video. I added a new color by sewing diagonally with the fabric placed right side to right side at a 90 degree angle, and trimming off the tiny corner. , It is a good idea, should be workable as long as it is not too thick for your sewing machine, otherwise, you can hand-sew it . Then, press the rugs together to make them appear as seamless as possible. I am glad to see your method! All rights reserved. You can always fudge the rest a little if needed. This is wonderful! Learn how to make a beautiful braided rug from your fabric scraps or worn out old clothing. Hoe would you estimate the time commitment on this rug? The end of the existing strip goes through it as well. I am a first time visitor and now a perment stalker lol I love this! I sew the ends together. thanks for your help. That will also make it into more of a hat than a rug as I discovered. Stitch the tail all the way around so it will lay flat and be hidden when you turn the rug over. Pin it to secure. How to sew a fabric rug : Tutorial I started this rug as a bit of an experiment and with no plan to create a tutorial so please forgive me if the photos are a little cobbled together. You can make it in any color to suit any room in your house. That is all the sewing I do. Thank-you so much for the wonderful tutorial! Sewing machine and threads. After cutting or tearing the bed sheet into long strips, you need to braid the 3 strips to form the braided strip. Do you think this could work with old towels? when braiding fold raw edges under to bottom of rug/ some like the raggy look but i dont. Keep braiding until you need to sew on another color. Coil the braid into a spiral shape, pin it together then sew to keep it all in place. (The 6 strand is a lot harder to describe. Lay the rugs one on top of the other, with the right sides facing in. Relax and do not pull the braided stripes too tight while sewing. As you lace a braid onto the previous braid, continue laying the next braid beside the finished part. I stumbled upon some rag rug tutorials before, and this one from Moda Bake Shop’s really caught my attention. Oval or round shaped rug – You need very long, continuous braids to create these shapes because you have to coil them to get an oval or circle. Hide the head end of the braid when your rounding strip reaches there. you rock, i love that youre helping the erth HURRAY, for recycling! Sew Your Braided Rug Together. Gather your materials together and follow these instructions for starting your rug: Make all of your braids and bunch the braids together end to end to get the length you desire. Great tutorial! omg! For my project I used a slit-knotting. Everything else is easy for me to understand:). Raise your sewing chair enough so that you have some leverage on the table, as holding the edges of the rug together while pushing it through the machine requires steady pressure. My mum’s old bedsheets are quite tattered at the center part, so, I just utilized the area 1 to 1.5 feet from the edge. Safety pin and pin 4- Braided Rugs. I didn’t think I braided it too tight. One style of rug that you can make yourself is a braided rag rug. (don’t know why I was doing a counter clockwise coil anyway!). While this project is easy to do, success depends on selecting the right materials - not just any area rug will work. Continue working in this manner until only one inch of braid remains. You will actually need 3 pretty long stripes in order to create a nice braided rug from them. Remove the safety pin securing your braid. Help please I braided some old t-shirt but when I start Sewing the thread keep snapping and missing some stiches. I have a rather old sewing machine, do you think it would get through the thickness of fabric ? i’ve been searching and searching for directions like yours on how to do this technique. ,except I crocheted mine. It’s lovely! 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