HOW TO MAKE A RAG RUG

THIS INSTRUCTABLE OUTLINES THE SUPPLIES AND PROCESS FOR MAKING A RAG RUG USING SCRAP FABRIC.

Step 1 RAG RUG SUPPLIES

GOOD AND SHARP SCISSORS

Comments

[blueangelcat]

Kiteman! I believe you are right!( don't you love to hear that!) Love the way this is put together! love the idea, but are there any substitutions for using mesh rug canvas?

[TaikoMom]

I just made this but with two changes:

Used fleece 6" by 1" strips (cut with a rotary cutter)

Used rubber non-slip carpet pad for the backing instead of canvas.
But don't tie the strips diaginally because it will mis-shape the rug.

Hang dry or use the delicate cycle on dryer.

[WUVIE]

Thank you for sharing this thrifty idea! I have plenty of worn clothing and a bit of the mesh handy. Sounds like a great winter project.

I don't mind the caps. It helps those who may not be able to see as well. A former co-worker of mine could not read well unless she used all caps. Unless one's intent is anger, I don't consider all caps to be a bad thing.

:-) Karen

[dow35]

A faster method to cutting would to be to use a quilters cutting mat and rotary cutter if you have them. Super easy and creative rug! : )

[mooseinakilt]

I've been meaning to get a rug for my kitchen and I need to go through my closet and get rid of old clothes. This idea will kill two birds with one stone. Many thanks!

[Warlrosity]

WHY ARE YOU YELLING AT ME?! Do you not love me? Did I disappoint you? What about the children? You cant leave!

[firefliie]

WHY IS THIS WRITTEN IN ALL CAPS? ITS SORT OF ANNOYIING. I WOULD CONSIDER FIXING THAT.

[Broom]

Definitely an overhand knot - a square knot uses two overhand knots, tied in opposite directions (otherwise it's a granny knot).

Funny, I never noticed before: typed ALL-CAPS are kinda annoying (they are described as internet "shouting"), but all-caps in Comic Sans font feels more like comic-book lettering, and not at all shouty. More like traffic or information signs. This instructable uses both kinds, and the effect shifts abruptly. Interesting!

Also - really love the illustrations!

[haventmadeabombyet]

Where does one find a 1/4" MESH RUG CANVAS?

[krcorcoran]

Yes! where? all I can find is latch hook canvas and the squares are too small.

[Wasagi]

 Grweat Idea! Simple and Effective!

[icecoldcelt]

That looks like an overhand knot to me.

[Babyshoes]

Nicely done. I have read of people using hessian as a base, and pulling rag pieces through with a crochet hook. Keep meaning to try it, as I have some cheap hessain sacks lying around!

[TheBlackSharpie]

I love the drawings! And also I once got one of these rugs as a gift from a friend and have used it ever since.

[Arbitror]

I like the "folder" design of your images!

[Arbitror]

Err.. More like "tab" design!

[scoochmaroo]

Agreed! I love this style.  You should definitely document the process!

[Kiteman]

Unusual style of images - where are they from?

[nvolicer]

I drew them by hand, scanned, and used images from the web for patterns. Thanks for your interest.

[Kiteman]

Cool - that might almost be worth an Instructable itself.