How To Make A Rug Using Rope

Easily create a beautiful rope rug using old rags from around the house.

How to make a rug using rope.

Before you make each cut of the rope seal that area to prevent fraying. Use your brand new rug in your entryway to wipe off snow covered boots or wet spring shoes. If you d like to make a rug to tie your room together click here for the full tutorial. If you are using a rope with synthetic materials pass the rope over the open flame of a lighter.

Some people have way to much. Good instructions but to add to the longevity of your rug dont just stitch the beginning and the ends. Turn the rope slightly to ensure that all sides are gently melted before cutting. Dress up your entryway with a pretty durable and affordable rope rug.

Well this rug is for you jeff. We ve built our house from scratch and had to move in when it was half way finished. Take off the tape and let dry. Another tip is to scotch guard the rug to protect it.

The silicone paint and polyester rope can be wiped clean. Using the zigzag stitch tuck the end of the rope under your rug so it disappears from sight and sew over it to secure. To finish the rug use your fabric strip to wrap your end of the rope similar to how you wrapped the rope at the beginning of the rug just make sure the end of the rope is covered and sew down the middle to secure. Michelle edgemont add to entryway.

It is possible to make it for under 80 with cheaper cord. Use the plasti dip as paint and cover one side of the rope rug. Maybe i ll even bring this rug to the next lebowski fest. Mother earth news when it comes to attractive foot warming floor coverings you just can t beat an old fashioned.

Even though it took a couple days to make i thoroughly enjoyed watching it grow bit bit and so worth it in the end. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy and fun it was to make. Everything was a mess and there were still a lot of things to build and polish and clean etc but it. So easy to make and a great way to add some rustic touch to your entryway.

Use a few coats to completely cover the rope.