The closer together you make these lines the denser your rug will be.
Using scraps to make a rag rug.
No need to even bother tying the strips.
I know i have.
The best thing about rag rug making is that you only need small scraps of fabric so they are the perfect use for the fabric remnants that you can order for free.
So let s get to it.
It s a great and fun way to recycle and repurpose.
Basically i used strips of fabric 1000s of them cut about 1 inch x 5 inches.
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.
The other great thing is that our fabric scraps are mostly white so you can dye them any colour you like.
A rag rug is made out of your leftover fabric scraps or old tarnished clothes and rags.
Keep in mind that you ll also need to use more fabric as well.
You ll fall in love this old homesteading tradition.
About 1 inch 2 54 centimeters apart would be a good place to start.
I ve made this one from old sheets assorted fabric scraps and some strong twine.
The rug really was simple to make just time consuming.
Take old fabric turn it into yarn and make yourself a new floor rug.