You will be sewing these onto a larger piece of fabric to make a shaggy rug.
How to sew a rag rug.
The internet is full of different rag rug crafting guides.
The rectangles can be whatever size you want them to be but 4 by 1 inches 10 16 to 2 54 centimeters is a good place to start.
You may even opt for a cotton rag rug or even a braided rag rug but that may cost you a lot more.
This braided method tutorial on how to make a rag rug gives a neater more uniform end result which is amazing considering that it is made from a selection of about one inch scraps of varying lengths.
Only do this if you have a heavy duty sewing machine that is built for sewing thick fabrics.
You could buy a rag rug for just a few bucks at the store.
But it won t be the same.
Rag rugging is a fabulously thrifty craft whereby old clothing and fabric scraps are cut up and woven through a hessian backing to create beautiful rugs and textile pieces for the home.
If you re on your way to make your first one choose a tutorial that is for beginners.
Tutorial by remodelaholic on behalf of lemon thistle 3.
If you want a budget friendly rag rug i recommend to recycle your fabrics and make your own rather than purchase one.
Set your sewing machine on a loose and large zigzag stitch.
It was incredibly popular during the victorian times when lower income families embraced rag rugging as a way to make the most out everything they had.