Using a pair of sharp scissors snip the edges of the placemat in 3 8 inch increments around all 4 edges.
How to make rag rug placemats.
A primitive looking rug its addition to your room would be an absolute delight.
Toss the finished placemats into the washing machine and dry on high heat.
You might need to repeat for another cycle for your desired rag finish.
If are looking for new placemats for your table make this one with worn out cotton rags.
Pull the strip you want to add through the slit that you made in the strip that you are adding to.
Bring the other end of the new strip up and put it through the slit on the new strip to make a loop.
Tutorial by remodelaholic on behalf of lemon thistle 3.
Vintage jean rag rug.
Cut a small slit in the end of both the strip that is ending and the strip you want to add.
Making rag rug placemat.
Take care not to cut into the seam around the border of the placemat.