Of course you can substitute other fabric for the standard tape homespun with a hem pressed on both sides wool fabric used flat quilting cotton.
How to sew bind latch hook rug.
Basic latch hook finishing.
Finishing a latch hook rug helps to ensure the rug holds up to the test of time and it requires little more than rug binding and a sewing machine.
Simply sew on the binding to the edges of your canvas to reinforce your rug and minimize the possibility of unraveling your rug project.
Binding can be found in fabric stores or stores that sell novelty sewing items.
Bindings are also used to keep your rug from unraveling.
Supplies your nearly finished latch hook with 1 of empty rug canvas on all sides sturdy scissors tapestry needle yarn or strong thread.
Fold your 1 of unused rug canvas down at the back of your latch hook project.
To bind the rug fold this inch of rug canvas down along the back of the rug.
Iron on rug binding will give your homemade rug a professional and finished look.
So i started this whole latch hook rug project a few weeks ago and spent about 4 hours a night hooking my new rug.
Thread your tapestry needle with sturdy yarn or thread.
Finishing your latch hook is critical whether you plan to use your rug on the floor or as a wall hanging.
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Once your rug is complete use this white sew on binding to finish the edges and prevent them from fraying.
To do this you will need scissors a tapestry needle and yarn or strong thread as well as the latch hook project itself.
You can add years of life to your rug by adding binding.
Typically latch hook projects will leave about an inch of unhooked space around the edges.
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Latch hook can be used to make a number of items in addition to rugs such as pillows.
The pattern is generally printed on the canvas grid making latch hook a simple project for adults and children.
You choose the fabric.
Use this rug binding when finishing your latch hook locker hook rug yarn punch needle or traditional rug hooking projects.
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