You ll fall in love this old homesteading tradition.
Using scraps to make a rag rug.
Basically i used strips of fabric 1000s of them cut about 1 inch x 5 inches.
I ve made this one from old sheets assorted fabric scraps and some strong twine.
The closer together you make these lines the denser your rug will be.
I know i have.
I stuffed these strips into a non skid rug mat and voila.
So let s get to it.
It s a great and fun way to recycle and repurpose.
Whether it s a new woven mat for the kitchen a shag rug beside the bed or an entire area rug with dazzling colors.
Take old fabric turn it into yarn and make yourself a new floor rug.
About 1 inch 2 54 centimeters apart would be a good place to start.
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.
The rug really was simple to make just time consuming.
A rag rug is made out of your leftover fabric scraps or old tarnished clothes and rags.
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.
No need to even bother tying the strips.