The denim rug tutorials 1.
How to make a denim rug.
This simple upcycling project puts old denim to use in a beautiful new way.
This project is very similar to and uses many of the same skills as making a quilt.
Even a rug making beginner can complete a tied denim shag rug because once you have the basic knots down you simply continue until you reach your desired rug size.
Or i suppose you could think of this as a floor mat.
Either way is easy and fun to make the rugs.
Instead of throwing out your old blue jeans craft them into an attractive and functional rug.
We re basically going to use a hardy fabric denim to create a really cute and functional rug.
Inject the classic look and softness of denim into your decor.
Whatever you call it you won t be sad when you see it around sprucing up a doorway.
Two pair of blue jeans can create a pieced top to a simple throw rug.
Denim sewing machine needle iron.
Sewing denim can be difficult especially with the thick parts such as the seams and waistbands.
Recycling can be an economical way to decorate your home.
A denim rug has been on my upcycling bucket list for ages.
This denim rug also happens to be an ikea hack.
Salvage old jeans and repurpose them to make a shabby chic shag rug.
And what a great way to start off a new year of crafting by finally making one.
I m pleased that i can tick the denim rug off my list.
With the help of a stiff wire brush the edges of the denim are instantly frayed giving the rug color pattern and gorgeous soft texture.
Step 1 wash an array of denim jeans in a washing machine to ensure that the dye is set.
This tutorial gets around this by showing you how to make a no sew blue jean rug.
They remind me of the loop potholder looms for young kids.
You can easily make them with a rug loom as well to get a different looking rag rug it s 4 pieces of wood screwed together with nails on 2 sides you can find plans for them on the web easily.
Waistband denim rug pillarboxblue.
A recycled bath towel provides the cushy backing.