How do you make rag rugs?

Question

I have all the stuff but am not sure exactly what you do with the piece of rag, do you push the loop of rag tho' (from right side) and then under and up securing the ends thro the loop on the right side?

Answer 1

In the old days it was the regular thing for tab rugs as we called them to be made in the home, my mother used to have us help her, new rags were made for Christmas and again for the Whitsuntide.
The canvas/hessian was stretched in a wooden frame, the tabs were cut about 5 inches in length about 1 and 1/s inches wide with the ends cropped obliquely, a pattern was sketched on the canvas, and using a "prodder" the tab was inserted from the top to about half its length, then other half was inserted through a hole 3 or 4 stands of canvas away. This was repeated using the different coloured tabs until complete.
The edges of the canvas were then turn back and sewn up, and a back canvas added and sewn in place.
We used to obtain the material to make the tabs from the local tailor these being the off cuts from the suits he made, also old suits and trousers were cut up to make the tabs.
Good luck .

Answer 2

You might get more answers putting this under Hobbies & Crafts.

It's a long time since I last made a rag rug but as I recall the loops are secured only by the hessian. You need to cut your material into long strips. Hold onto one end at the back and pull up a loop through to the front of the hessian pull up another loop a few threads further on and repeat working around each colour section and circling inwards until it is filled. Try to keep the height of the loops as even as possible.

When you have finished trim the edge leaving enough hessian to sew an edging on and you need to put a backing on the rug.

I went to an evening class. It is definitely easier with an experienced tutor as you can't ask books questions. The tutor has a regular group meeting at her home perhaps if you asked around you could find such a group in your area. I made a art deco circular one from a pattern in a book with jewel colours and a black outline around each colour. I call it my £500 rug because that is what I would have made if I had worked the time instead.

Answer 3

Try the following website for some guidance.

Good luck

Answer 4

iam not sure about that conatct your local DIY store they might be ablwe to dig out some info for you