Across decades of american history braided rugs sometimes known as rag rugs were popular for their versatility and frugality.
Rag rugs how to make braided.
The smelly lady says.
Sew them with right sides together and use a 1 2 inch seam allowance.
The video photos help tremendously and the directions are the most concise i found.
Trust me on this i have looked.
Make three of the extra long strips.
Pencil and ruler 4.
Mark the edge of the old bedsheet 1 apart.
Cut the fabric into long 1 1 2 inch wide strips.
Sewing machine and threads.
Braided rag rug instructions.
1 old bedsheets 3 king size should be enough to make 3 rag rugs 2.
Snip and tear to the end.
Safety pin and pin 5.
I ve looked at making rag rugs many times but i still haven t made one sigh.
I ve made small crocheted rag rugs but there s something just really charming about the braided rugs.
Making a braided rag rug is on my bucket list.
November 29 2013 at 10 22 am.
If you d like to add a rustic touch to your home a braided rag rug might be just the ticket.
Do it on warp or weft direction of the bedsheet not the bias.
Fortunately this braided rag rug tutorial by megan nielsen is excellent and most likely the best you re going to find.
There are lots of diy posts about rag rugs out there but most of them just left me confused.