How To Make A Flat Braided Rug
The familiar braided wool rug has certainly stood the test of time but my grandmother.
How to make a flat braided rug. This is a great way to. Square or rectangle shaped rug make a bunch of braids which are similar in length. Make braid an inch longer than the length you determined because the end will have to turn back on itself when you begin to work on the next part of the rug. Alternatively you can braid three strips of fabric together into braids and then turn the braid into a circular or oval braided rug.
Make all of your braids and bunch the braids together end to end to get the length you desire. Now you re ready to braid your rug. Tie off the end of the braid once you ve finished. Handmade braided rugs braided the way your grandmother did it can save you money and make your house cozy.
Learn how to make a beautiful braided rug from your fabric scraps or worn out old clothing. As you reach the end of a set of strips tie a new piece of fabric of each variety to the end of its corresponding fabric in your braid. Once you get to your desired length it s time to add a fourth scrap of fabric. Start by cutting a small strip on the end of the sheet lengthwise not across.
Begin lacing your finished braids together going in and out between the braid in the same way you would lace your shoes. Once you have this little slit made tear. I made mine about 1 1 2 inches wide but yours can vary depending on how tightly braided you want your rug to be. You can rip right down the sheet to make your strips without cutting and they will stay the same width.
Start a basic three strand braid image 2. Don t forget to subscribe to my channel. Continue until you have braided all of your fabric strips. Be sure to keep the braid tight.
Coil the braid into a spiral shape pin it together then sew to keep it all in place. Begin a basic three strand braid image 1. Gather your materials together and follow these instructions for starting your rug. Oval or round shaped rug you need very long continuous braids to create these shapes because you have to coil them to get an oval or circle.