Great project for using up denim scraps from other projects.
Make shaggy rag rug.
Whether it s a new woven mat for the kitchen a shag rug beside the bed or an entire area rug with dazzling colors.
So let s get to it.
Shake your shag rag frequently to remove loose dirt because the dirt will break down the fibers in your fabric.
This is an unusual way to make a rag rug but the look is very effective.
Pre worn cotton denim is soft and washable and it s a thirsty fabric if you use the rug as a bathmat or a rainy day door mat.
Enjoy many years of use of your one of a kind shag rag rug.
How to make a rag rug.
3 to 4 months.
Salvage old jeans and repurpose them to make a shabby chic shag rug.
This is how you make one with very little expense.
Hand wash or place in the washer on a delicate setting.
A denim rag rug made the traditional way.
My diy shag rag rug turned out great it looks so much better than i imagined.
Fabric cotton or synthetic wool works great 3.
I ve seen a 3x5 at urban outfitters 79 00.
You will be sewing these onto a larger piece of fabric to make a shaggy rug.
Make a shag rag rug in a few hours reader contribution by linda holliday 1 9 2015 10 23 00 am.
Sewing rugs linda holliday missouri.
Jhgfdfrd on february 04 2014.
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.
Annrandolph on february 04 2014.
Woven diagonal blue jean rug feltmagnet.
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.
Traditional denim rag rug craftypantsmcgeeii.