But i m really chuffed with how it s turned out.
How to make a denim rug.
We re basically going to use a hardy fabric denim to create a really cute and functional rug.
They remind me of the loop potholder looms for young kids.
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.
This denim rug also happens to be an ikea hack.
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.
Two pair of blue jeans can create a pieced top to a simple throw rug.
Or i suppose you could think of this as a floor mat.
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.
And what a great way to start off a new year of crafting by finally making one.
A denim rug has been on my upcycling bucket list for ages.
This simple upcycling project puts old denim to use in a beautiful new way.
Salvage old jeans and repurpose them to make a shabby chic shag rug.
Whatever you call it you won t be sad when you see it around sprucing up a doorway.
I m pleased that i can tick the denim rug off my list.
Recycling can be an economical way to decorate your home.
Step 1 wash an array of denim jeans in a washing machine to ensure that the dye is set.
If the jeans bleed soak them in cold water and 2 cups of vinegar and rinse until the water.
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.
Instead of throwing out your old blue jeans craft them into an attractive and functional rug.
The denim rug tutorials 1.
Waistband denim rug pillarboxblue.
Either way is easy and fun to make the rugs.
This project is very similar to and uses many of the same skills as making a quilt.
Inject the classic look and softness of denim into your decor.
Denim sewing machine needle iron.