DIY Braided Rug

Cut fabric strips that are 1 1/2 inches wide and as long as possible.

Sew the ends of complementary-colored strips together to make three very long strips so your braid will be long enough for the coil you want. Since trial and error is the only way to determine how long of a braid you will need, start with three fabric strips that are two or three yards long, as you can add more if necessary.

Line up the ends of the three strips and sew together the lined-up ends at the top.

Use a safety pin to secure the sewn-together ends to a couch or other large upholstered piece of furniture while you are braiding.

Braid the three strips together by crossing the left over the center. Then, cross the right over the center. Repeat this pattern to continue the braid.

Secure the end of the braid with a clothespin when you need to untangle the ends of the strips of fabric, as they will become tangled as you braid.

Braid all the way to the ends of the strips and secure the braid with a clothespin.

Remove the braid from the piece of the furniture and coil it on the floor to see how big your rug will be. Add more strips to the ends of the three existing strips if you need to make the braid longer.

Use safety pins to hold the coiled braid together as you coil once the braid is long enough for the size rug you want.

Use a needle and all-purpose thread to sew together the layers of the coil by whipstitching your way around the coil.