No Sew 4 Strand Rag Rug

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No sew 4 strand rag rug. A rag rug is an excellent way to recycle old t shirts socks sheets and well anything you can cut into strips. 11 26 2011 i took 4 of my husband s old shirts that were in the rag bag headed to goodwill and cut them up into strips. When weaving the rug i loop one strand through the side of the previous braid. This is a clever project for making a large scale project simpler by sewing together smaller pre made rag rug designs.
There is no sewing involved. This four strand technique eliminates the need for sewing braids together and results in a sturdy rug able to withstand the modern washer and dryer. There are many ways to make a rag rug but this article focuses on braiding which means your only tools are your fingers and these instructions. Follow these tips for your handmade braided rug and use grandma 39 s four strand braid and interlocking method to cut down the amount of sewing.
It s really easy and there s no need for needle or thread. Scissors or rotary cutter show all materials. I have just attempted my first no sew rag rug and would like to suggest a few hints i have found that make it an easier project. The fabric should be the same type thickness varied thicknesses of fabric contributes to bunching try to make the strips the same width helps the rug to lay flat and pull the strips of fabric to stretch them out.
I start with either 3 strands or 6. If you purchase learn the braided rag rug technique learn the crochet rag rug technique learn the no sew rag rug technique and or learn the wrapped cord rag rug technique single project online workshop s and later purchase learn 4 easy rag rug techniques you can receive credit for the single project workshop by emailing customer service. Learn to make a no sew rag rug with kristen wert. Time consuming but kind of fun i have started my rug it is approximately 8 inches in diameter right now when coiled up.
In this video we re showing you how to make a rag rug. I m loving this color combination but obviously you can substitute any of them for the scrap sheets you have on hand in your own rag rug designs. The 6 strand is a lot harder to describe when you get to the end you have to put two strands through one loop to make the braid go around the corner.