DIY BRAIDED RUG | make a rug from old clothing + fabric scraps!
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
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Learn how to make a beautiful braided rug from your fabric scraps or worn out old clothing. This is a great way to take things that would otherwise end up in the landfill and give them a new life as some unique and useful.
I made this rug using a combination of old clothing that couldn't be donated (was ruined or had lots of holes) and fabric scraps that were leftover from sample making for my line of sewing patterns.
You can also use this method to make other things like coasters, placemats, table runners or bath mats!
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That was the best, simple instructions I have ever seen. Everything you need to know without the idle chatter! Thank you!
absolutely! Very concise!
I agree, exactly what I was looking for and without any prattling on - even the tv show reference was useful.
I totally agree!!!! Best ever!
Great tutorial - concise and to the point.
Completely agree! I’ve been looking for this video for a month! Thank you for being concise!
I'm a teacher, and I'm going to share this with my class as they are learning about pioneers of North America.
PS. The 2-slit method of joining is brilliant!
Bravo! Great idea.
I LOVE this! Not only does it remind me of the rugs my grandma used to make out of old clothes, it keeps old clothes that are not fit for donation out of the landfill.
That is absolutely amazing, the most amazing thing I've seen in my 69 years of sewing and crafting. I do not at all know how in the world to ever thank you!! You are so clever!!
Brilliant. Thank you for not wasting my time by immediately showing me how to do this.
YES! Teaching without the ego and superstar stuff. Thank you so much.
This is the best video I have ever seen yet for a SIMPLE way to make a braided RUG! THANK YOU!
I too REALLY appreciated your use of time, you provided all the instructions clearly and concisely, managed to throw in personal tips and tricks and WHY, spared us any extra or repetitive info and kept a perfect pace. All this sounds as if you were "all Business " but yet you came across very personable even letting us know about a possible obsession for GILMORE GILRS which also exposed your sarcastic side when bashing the Netflix remake. Anyway, sounds super easy, gunna start mine now. Thank you for taking the time to share this
Finally someone teaches you without gaps in this process.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the tutorial! Good luck with your rug! xo
Megan Nielsen I have done three!!
Oh my gosh Jane this makes me so happy to hear!!
We love a thorough tutorial ❤️ !
Thank you. I've been doing( sewy- Knitty, make-y) things for years-- This IS the best, clearest, shortest set of directions-- I am now a fan. Thanks SO MUCH!
Very nice job. Grandma would be so very proud of you... Your instructions were simple to understand. Thanks!
Looove this - want to do it with my baby girl's clothes and keep adding to it as she grows out of things 😍
Omg I love this idea! TTC right now and hope I'll be able to remember this for my future kiddos
Thank you so much for this Megan, I have been collecting worn out favourite clothes and old clothes from my mothers forgotten sewing projects for years and just have them under my bed. Finally I know a worthy cause and just in time because this winter floor is making my feet cold!! Such a straight forward instructional video without all the distracting rambly bits. You're awesome! Beauuuutiful colour palette.
this was just perfect for what I was looking for; thank you! after 4 min I feel inspired and equipped to get started!
The best video on braiding rugs yet.
Simple. Straightforward. Complete. Perfect tutorial. Thank you!
Thank you, this is just the tutorial I was after. I love the colour palette, it's really pretty.
Can’t believe I only just found this! Definitely now on my to do list. Thank you Megan!
I love this. My aunt had made a rug like this when I was little. So nostalgic!
wow. great, no nonsense and no faffing about advice. LOVE it. thank you, you have a new confirmed fan.
Love the constantly growing aspect. Great color pallet also. Beautiful!
How I appreciate a time trimmer! Congrats. Concise, to the point and a breeze at that.
Saved an old houserobe for this project and really appreciate the tip on different textured and weight fabrics.
Subscribed! Thanks.
Wow thank you. This is by far the most usrgul wsy to use good scraps! You've chabged my life, no lie
Megan, this is great! Thanks so much for sharing this. I just made my first toothbrush rug that actually turned out to be a bowl. :-)
Please make some more videos. I love your voice and your videos are clear and easy to follow. You are clearly very gifted and should share more of your crafting ideas.
Simple, easy, straight to the point! Thank you for this video😊 xx
Wow this is so easy. Thank you for the straightforward way you gave directions. I like the fact can keep adding as new scraps are available.
omg! this is the best tutorial in youtube! tucking it in is genius! i watched other tuts and i was hesitant to do it because of the sewing and looming and sewing it by hand. this vid inspired me! thank you
thank you for making this easy to understand and easy to do. I love these old rugs and since I no longer have any older family crafters alive to teach this craft you are a blessing to find.
Super easy, uses up scraps which I just HATE to throw away and looks great. My new favorite! Also, great, simple and clear explanations. Now excuse me, I'll go hoard some more scraps, I want that rug!
Brilliant! I feel I can actually do it - bar the machine sewing which looks tricky. I can see my self hand sewing it I. Desperation!!!
Did you ever try this? I don’t have a sewing machine but I do want to make this with all my scraps.
I’ve been looking for a material project , that I can create .... and I’ve just found your tutorial , your enthusiasm and joy in what you create leaps out of the screen .... I love crafting but have had to give up most of it due to fibromyalgia .... but this I can do 💕Thankyou , found my home at last Xx
I cannot believe I even learnt a new joining method watching this video. I used to only cut through at one piece but it looks more secure doing it your way! :)
Nicely done !!!! Love the way you explained making the rag rug simple and easy to the point !!! 💟
Beautiful. Yes absolutely!
Awesome idea, so simple and beautiful and it makes use of all my scraps of cloth and old clothing. Thank you for sharing this tutorial.
This is the best tutorial I have seen on braided rugs. Thank you for sharing.
Lovely, thank u for make it easy for everyone who love this type of art❤
Brilliant. Best video I have seen on braided rugs. Thank you so much.
Thank you, I love braided rugs and your tutorial was great! I especially love the colors you put in this one!
In love with your technique, both sewing AND filmmaking 😻😻 keep going! Can’t wait to learn more from you
Love this rug so much I can’t wait to have a go myself. Such a pretty way to use up scraps xx
Excellent tutorial! Thank you! I like how you add new pieces to the braid. So helpful and I’m going to try it.
Very well shown and I agree no ideal chatter I sure enjoy seeing your rug grow. Thank you for sharing it looks very lovely 👍
I know you did this 3 years ago but it really helped me so much. I just ordered leather needles to make handbags but I typed in braided rugs and I have no idea why and you popped up. So now I can use my leather needles you made this understandable and quick. Bless you.!
omgosh, thank you for making this task so much easier. i was sewing each piece together. ugh. long hard way not always the best lol.
I love this way of making a round rug!
Thank you so much! I hate creating waste with old clothing, so this has been incredibly helpful as I plan to make a rug very soon. I'm so eager to get started!
This was the best how to video I've seen. To the precise and to the point . Thank you.
Thank you so much for making this tutorial! It is the easiest video to understand and follow that I have seen on the web!
TFS this easy and quick process for making a rag rug.
Thank you Megan! Just lovely!
Wow. Just wow. Incredible
This was incredibly clear and informative and so fun to watch! Thanks so much for inspiring my next quarantine project!
Thank you for your video, short and sweet, to the point!
Easy and fast, simple instructions! Thank you!!!
Love this! I hate wasting fabric, too!
This is going to be so useful for all the scrap I have... thank you
Love, Love, Love!!! Thank you so much!
I seen others do the same type rug but yours is the best most simple to do. The others are two complicated.
I like your version the best.
Fantastic tutorial. So easy to follow. Thank you.
Thank you for the simple, clear instructions. Great tutorial!
Thanks! Clear concise instructions. Perfect
You are a marvelous teacher. I will make this. Love it.💥💥💥💥💥
Megan, thank you. I didn’t know about the first tip about adding a new strip. I’ll try it. Also, never tried to sew together with a machine. Seen one by hand. Took forever. Made many by crochet. I’ll try braiding another and use the machine, Thanks again.
I like the way this looks so much more than a crochet rug it looks so put together
I love that and want to go make one. Those were great color choices too, very beautiful! Good job!
Great instructions!! Best I've seen! Thank you! Blessings!
You absolutely are amazing at making the process so much easier. I'm very dyslexic, and have been experiencing a hard time understanding the concept, as everyone is a mirrored effect. This was an excellent tutorial.
Wow, when I saw this was such a short video I was wondering if it would really show me what to do. I’m fired up now to make a braided rug for my new house! I’ve downsized all my old stuff away, but I sure don’t mind a trip to the fabric store to dig through the sale bins for some fun fabric. Thanks!
Totally agree with you about Gilmore Girls
It's simply beautiful!!!
Excellent tutorial. Love your very easy instructions and looking forward to trying out the technique. Thanks for sharing your skills.
thank you for covering the size of strips and how to join! I haven't decided yet if I want to braid a rug or crochet but this helped so much💛
Thank you so much. My grandmother used to make these all the time. I buy them at bazaars now and again, but they really aren't as well made as yours. I don't think my grandmother sewed her rugs together. I think she may have used a crochet technique. I'll never know. She passed away when I was 10.
Looks great and going to give it a try! I have a lot of fabric that I need to use and do not want to just throw them away. Thank You!
Wow, I loved your tutorial. Thanks!!
LOVE the colors you put together!
Thanks so much for the video.
Thanks from florida😘🌴
For me as well, this was the best and simplest method and instruction......thank you
Thank you for the braided rug tutorial. It is great. I’m gonna start one with all my stash. I’ve looking for a good idea and it was. Thanks again
Hi,many thanks for sharing your new idea with us,by the way ,Did you use different kind of material?I mean one is stretch the other two were cotton?
Great video with easily understood instructions.
exactly what I needed to find thank you. I'm embarking on my first project, a 4.8m rug so will need all the help I can get.
AWESOME ! Have wanted too make a rag rug , thank you 🤗
Whoohoo! Simple and can be done ✅ w/ a little 📺 time! Thanks!
Absolutely brilliant! My son made a round rug at school by some sort of frame weaving thing but unfortunately it wasn't tight enough and the whole rug came apart. 😬 I had no idea how to reweave it but your tutorial solved the problem. Thanks! 👍
It looks easy enough, I’m going to try it. I’ve been wanting to do this for years. Thanks for sharing this. I’m looking forward to watching the next video. Thanks, Janice from TN
Me too! I have been saving fabric just for this!
Thank you for sharing this! I especially love the idea of leaving the ends loose so you can add to it! :)
I love that it’s constantly growing!! 😁
I really like how your rug will keep growing as you get more scraps! I also like your first way of joining the material together it looks so smooth. I am going to check out what else you are showing. This is my first video of yours. Happy New Year.
Wonderful use for leftover fabric!!!
Thank you!!!
I love it,I'm thinking of making this using my children's old quilt covers.
So beautiful!🤗🌷🌷🌷
Thank you for that! I've always wanted to know how to do this. I'm happy that I can use a sewing machine to do it instead of hand sewing.
wow. that is a lot easier than the ones that use rope. no measuring strips or sewing diagonal in the corners. fantastic. where has this been all my life. ?
Great idea. Thanks for posting - I’m going to give it a try today.
I love the rug- it's lovely!
Thanks for showing a comparison of different joining methods. Usually a crafter shows one method (their fave) like it's the best, but that's their opinion and may not be everyone's fave. Love your time estimate :-D
Love 💕 this tutorial! I shared it on Facebook 🎉
I've always loved these beautiful rugs but they're pricey to buy. Now I can make my own! 🎉 THANKS ❤
I've been sewing these by hand, thinking it would be too fiddly on the machine, doh. Thank you for showing us how easy it is. You've saved me so much time. Time to be able to make more, yippee
How have you sewn it by hand?
How do you hand sew it?
Thank you, I have made scrap rugs by knotting them, which works, but your ideas make something you can be much more sure of the end result.
Thank you! I can definitely manage this! Oh, I'm so happy to be able to make some pretty/colorful rugs! You rock!