You ll fall in love this old homesteading tradition.
Using scraps to make a rag rug.
The rug really was simple to make just time consuming.
Keep in mind that you ll also need to use more fabric as well.
The other great thing is that our fabric scraps are mostly white so you can dye them any colour you like.
I know i have.
So let s get to it.
Basically i used strips of fabric 1000s of them cut about 1 inch x 5 inches.
No need to even bother tying the strips.
There are a lot of great diy tutorials out there for designing and creating your own scrap fabric rag rug designs.
A rag rug is made out of your leftover fabric scraps or old tarnished clothes and rags.
About 1 inch 2 54 centimeters apart would be a good place to start.
Take old fabric turn it into yarn and make yourself a new floor rug.
Crochet a coiled scrap fabric rag rug adapted from a basket making technique this coiled and crocheted circular rug is perfect for using up woven fabric scraps.
The closer together you make these lines the denser your rug will be.
Whether it s a new woven mat for the kitchen a shag rug beside the bed or an entire area rug with dazzling colors.
I ve made this one from old sheets assorted fabric scraps and some strong twine.