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How to Weave Contemporary Rag Rugs

Rag rugs are most commonly used in rustic and country design styles. Making a rag rug contemporary, though, is less about the style of the rug, and more about the materials you choose. Use boldly colored fabrics and avoid gingham, plaid, or anything with a country pattern. Weaving a rag rug is relatively straightforward, requiring only a small amount of sewing ability. You can create a custom rug for your home using any materials you like. Choose a style that suits your home.

Things You'll Need

  • Fabric
  • Scissors
  • Sewing needle
  • Thread
  • Painter’s tape
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cut three strips of fabric, 1.5 inches wide by nine feet long. Stitch the three pieces together at one end using a simple stitch.

    • 2

      Attach the stitched end to a chair or table with a piece of painter’s tape.

    • 3

      Braid the three pieces together tightly. To braid, the left piece goes over the top of the center piece, becoming the new center piece. The right piece then goes over the center piece, becoming the new center piece. Repeat, placing left over center and right over center until you have braided the entire length.

    • 4

      Stitch the end of the braid with a simple stitch to secure the braid.

    • 5

      Using more strips of fabric, repeat the braiding process until you have enough braids to make your rug. The amount of braid you will need varies based on the size of the rug you are making.

    • 6

      Set one braid on a flat surface. Start at the center and create a spiral moving outward with the braid. Stitch the braid to itself every six to eight inches to keep the spiral secure. Continue creating a spiral until the first length of braid is secured.

    • 7

      Stitch a second piece of braid to the end of the first with the needle and thread. Continue creating your spiral and stitching the sides together. Repeat with as many braids as you need to finish your rug. Stitch the end of the final braid onto the rug to secure it in place.

    • 8

      Flip the rug over. Stitch the other side of the rug every six to eight inches to secure.

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