Machine stitch the strips together at their ends to make extra long strips.
How to sew a fabric rug.
How to sew a fabric scrap mug rug tutorial.
Once the rug became very large i would sew about 20 cm and then pull the rug around constantly readjusting it so i was doing the heavy work not the machine.
If you needed a larger rug you would need to sew two pieces of fabric together and press the seam flat to make a larger area rug.
Starting with the long sides fold the fabric edges up over the mat.
Sew them with right sides together and use a 1 2 inch seam allowance.
Sew directly on top of the binding to secure in place image 2.
Usually rugs are finished by sewing on strips of fabric.
Take a safety pin and pin this edge to a couch curtain or other sturdy fabric item that you can use to.
Make three of the extra long strips.
As the rug grows it is going to get heavier a lot heavier.
I am not sure the rug could be any larger than the width of the fabric you choose.
How to make a fabric rug tutorial step 5.
I made my mug rugs in two different sizes.
Braided rag rug instructions.
The feel of the fabric is stiff like walking on padded vinyl.
Traditionally this was hessian the same fabric that was used for the base of a shag rug but you can use cotton or toweling.
The small mug rug is 6 5 inches by 10 5 inches and the large mug rug is 8 inches by 13 inches.
Remove the pins as you sew image 1.
The center fold of the binding should be the outer edge of the rug.
If you added two inches of fabric fold the fabric on top of itself first to create a hem and then fold over the mat.
Grab an end from each of the three balls overlap them and sew them together.
If needed add extra spray adhesive along the edges of the fabric and the rubber mat.
It will then become harder for your machine to pull the rug through.
Fold the binding over the raw edge of the rug enclosing the side of the fabric.
Most fabrics are 44 54 wide.
The small mug rug is the perfect size for a cup of tea and a cookie.