How To Make A Rug From Old Ties

Only basic crochet skills are required to make this handy mat.

How to make a rug from old ties.

Here is how to make a very quick and simple floor rug using old men s neckties. No ties were harmed in the making of this special rug. I desperately needed a new rug and i tirelessly searched for one that i absolutely loved that was also. One great way to recycle old neckties is to make rugs.

After my diy weaving project i felt like i needed another challenge so i decided to tackle another large scale project that s been on my list a diy rug from scratch. See color selections here according to lifestyles furniture s website who said going green couldn t look good one of our best selling rugs the executive is thickly plush with deep softness provided by its unique pile. I made a huge diy rug 5 8 from scratch with just a handful of supplies. She uses a thick felt backing for her necktie rugs because it s easy to sew.

Dreamweavers executive rug made from upcycled silk blend ties saved from the cutting floor. Dec 24 2012 a 28x36 rug made with woven men s neckties. I purchased a lot of old ties on ebay i was very pleased with the mixed lot that i received for a very reasonable price. 7 ways to make rag rugs 1.

I first got interested in making things out of old ties after i inherited 198 of them from my great aunt tudor says. You ll have to do quite a bit of sewing for this one but it s so much worth the effort when you see this beautiful rug that you ve created. An easy rag rug diy project that works up very quickly. Since valentine s day is right around the corner i decided to make a rug using only red ties.

Use those old holiday ties that are nearly forgotten about to make a nice rug for the christmas season or themed ties for other special occasions. Area rug and matching stool.