Researching Rug Looms
09-05-2011, 04:21 PM
#24
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Originally Posted by MIJul
O.K..... a question for you rug makers. I have always used homespun and don't have to worry about "wrong" side fabric. When using other types of fabric, do you fold your fabric wrong sides together before you start? Always wondered about this. Thanks!
09-05-2011, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Becky Mc
Originally Posted by raedar63
I thought about getting a loom but am currently seeing how frugal I can be. The frames to weave a rug are actually very simple the internet and youtube have all kinds of info.
I have found that the "toothbrush" rug is the easiest rug to make . Second to that is crochet rugs if you know how to crochet. Look up the toothbrush rug, It will make you want to start tearing up all the cloths and old sheets in the house lol. Super simple, all you need is a clothes hanger,duct tape and rags! This is a wonderful site to start.
http://ragrugcafe.com/toothbrush-rugs-complete-video-
instructions-part-1-beginners
I have found that the "toothbrush" rug is the easiest rug to make . Second to that is crochet rugs if you know how to crochet. Look up the toothbrush rug, It will make you want to start tearing up all the cloths and old sheets in the house lol. Super simple, all you need is a clothes hanger,duct tape and rags! This is a wonderful site to start.
http://ragrugcafe.com/toothbrush-rugs-complete-video-
instructions-part-1-beginners
http://www.auntphillys.com/index.cfm/id/1/Home/
I found much better then the one you mentioned. I also made my own tool but find the one from Aunt Phillys much easier to use. I want to order a couple of patterns from her also, I wanted to learn this for something to do in the winter, besides quilting and crocheting, and knitting slippers and sewing. The frist few rows you swear that it isn't going to work out but it does they are great and will last a long long time. I also have a friend that has boxes full of material that isn't good for much else. Plus you can use old sheets, new items to serach for at garage sales and resale shops.
09-06-2011, 03:44 AM
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My mother was a weaver and one of my sisters still is. You will need a very sturdy loom as the rag strips get banged into place! A great way to take out your aggression! I remember several very large looms, some antiques from way back and smaller floor models like the Harrisville and Baby Wolf. I would check with the place where they teach and probably use what they have there to begin with.
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