Braided Jeans Rug Cutting Strips

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Braided jeans rug cutting strips. The circular pattern is lovely. Ruthie had asked for instructions on my braided denim rug. Try 1 2 inch strips first again cutting lengthwise. I start by cutting the strips into strips that are about 2 1 4 inches wide.
You will actually need 3 pretty long stripes in order to create a nice braided rug from them. If it looks good continue to cut into smaller strips. Another woven denim rug but this one is slightly different with very good instructions. I use denim scraps all the time in my rag rugs.
Roll into a cigar and see if it looks like a pencil. I don t pretend that my way is the best way especially since this project has been largely dormant for well over a year. Cut the scrap fabric into long pieces with the help of sharp scissors. Stitch the ends of the strips with needle and thread to make continuous strands.
My fingers were very sore after a session of braiding. This large braided jeans rug was definitely a labour of love. Eastern kentucky us 25 projects 15th january 2010. That having been said i do like the way it looks.
These strips should be about 2 inches wide. I found the denim quite stiff also so it may be a bit of a pain to knit with. Cut into 1 2 inch strips cut the legs lengthwise top to bottom for longer strips. When you have a lot of used and worn out denim jeans you may think that you need to toss the jeans into the garbage.
I estimated that these stripes will need to be at least 2 meters long. However used jeans can be used to create a whimsical and useful handicraft such as a rag rug. One leg from a pair of jeans will usually yield three strips for your rug. You can use a ruler and cut little notches at a gap of 2 inches along the edge of your fabric.
Learn how to prepare continuous fabric strips for weaving rag rugs. Learn how to make a shaggy rug out of recycled jeans in this free home decor video. Cut away the frayed strands along the edges of each strip. This kept the fraying down to a minimum but they still to this day fray.
Jeans can also be cut in the spiral method to avoid having to take the pieces apart into flat pieces. If so insert into the shed on the loom to test. It may have taken a long time to make but it was relatively easy to do. I cut jeans into strips to make braided rugs.
So get the sewing kit and start connecting the pieces. Video also includes instructions on how to prepare strips on the bias. Braided denim rag rug. This enables you to make use of old jeans while creating a rug that can add to your home decor.