First Rug
02-14-2020, 07:53 AM
#14
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 193
My First Rug
I too completed my first rug a couple of weeks ago. I also watched the YouTube video; it was really helpful. I think the key is to make sure you have the rug completely flat at all times as you sew - I used an extension table and then had plastic storage boxes and books all around that so when the rug got bigger, it all stayed completely flat. I also think it is important to not only to press every 2-3 rows; but when you press, make sure it cools completely flat before taking it back to sew. I have had no problem. I hope this helps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8xblarkuBg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8xblarkuBg
02-23-2020, 04:50 PM
#15
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Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Posts: 1,809
Update: Rug Backing
The utility fabric that was donated to me (thanks again, Osewme) works like a charm!
I zigzagged around the rug with a heavy needle and trimmed. I placed newsprint underneath to reduce friction.
I zigzagged around the rug with a heavy needle and trimmed. I placed newsprint underneath to reduce friction.
02-23-2020, 05:44 PM
#16
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Carrollton, TX
Posts: 470
Your rug is beautiful. I grew up with what we called scrap rugs and loved them then and still do. When my DD was making one she ran across an article that said to keep the cloth rugs from sliding across the floor you can use clear silicone caulking from Home Depot on the backing. Just run a bead of caulking around the rug and then spread it out a little with a piece of cardboard or your finger. This is what I use on my dollar store gloves instead of buying quilting gloves from the fabric stores, much cheaper. Anyway I love your rug.
