Using Scraps To Make A Rag Rug
The rug really was simple to make just time consuming.
Using scraps to make a rag rug. I stuffed these strips into a non skid rug mat and voila. I ve made this one from old sheets assorted fabric scraps and some strong twine. The other great thing is that our fabric scraps are mostly white so you can dye them any colour you like. The closer together you make these lines the denser your rug will be.
You ll fall in love this old homesteading tradition. It s a great and fun way to recycle and repurpose. Crochet a coiled scrap fabric rag rug adapted from a basket making technique this coiled and crocheted circular rug is perfect for using up woven fabric scraps. There are a lot of great diy tutorials out there for designing and creating your own scrap fabric rag rug designs.
Basically i used strips of fabric 1000s of them cut about 1 inch x 5 inches. Keep in mind that you ll also need to use more fabric as well. No need to even bother tying the strips. About 1 inch 2 54 centimeters apart would be a good place to start.
I know i have. Whether it s a new woven mat for the kitchen a shag rug beside the bed or an entire area rug with dazzling colors. So let s get to it.