Easy No Sew Rag Rug
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I’m a little old man interested in arts and crafts. Worked as a blacksmith and woodwright but slowing down. Fiber arts interests me and I’ve been making rag rugs, as well as, felting and needle art. I know of four other techniques for making rag rugs and I like ant to say I like this method and will try it. Thank you for sharing.
I love that you're switching to a new creative outlet ~ I'm in my 50's and have crocheted/ knitted for 40 years... nerve damage & arthritis have begun to make both difficult.
So, I'm enjoying a few different crafts that don't require so mu
I believe in you!!!
I like this method
I like this method
I want to use old t-shirts to make a comfy rug for my aging dog to help her navigate my slippery wood floors. This is exactly what i needed!
This is also known as a toothbrush rug, the British made them after WW2 because of a lack of materials, any cloth that was to worn out such as dresses shirts bed sheets are the easiest to tear up into strips. The reason why they were called a toothbrush rug, back then they could buy toothbrushes that the brush part was cut off and filled down into a rounded point and there you have your rug needle. I make my own out of wood, but there are other channels that will explain this type of rug making and they sometimes have needle they make for sale.
I just want to share what I've learned so far. I'm in the states, and its known locally as Amish rag rug if you look up these 2 names you will learn much more about it. Its known as one of the oldest known ways to make cloth, dating back to the Vikings and older than that the ancients Egyptians had cloth made with this technique, which was found in the burial crypts. I'm trying to find the channel that demo the technique, the first one I seen was with a Norwegian a lady, she was using a fine yard to work around her thumb and fingers to make a sock, I can't find that video But, I've found a channel with the Egyptian weaving :) name of channel is "LET ME KNOW" look up " A 1,700 year old sock was unearthed in a dump, and experts are unraveling it..." so at the 8:09 min mark it will give the name, but with my google CC it spelled it out as (now bending). I love to study techniques. I've found that looking at different cultures we all have so many things that we all know and do, that goes back 1000's of years how cool is that.
OOO I found another channel, V S look up (Needlebinding a pair of socks) she is using the same kind of needle I make for myself, its easy to whittle one out of a tree branch or a scrap piece of wood, I use my needle's to make rugs. Hope this gives you ideals that are not just for rugs :) Have fun.
“Nalbinding”
Invaluable, enjoyable, and wonderful information!! I'm a history buff and love all that you share it! Been trying to remember why they were called toothbrush rugs lol.
Use what you have and waste nothing. As the Native Americans say take what you need and leave the rest so everybody has some.
Thank you so much!
Greetings from a Western North Carolina native and resident (of UK descent) of the lush green Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina, US... a lifelong anglophile, part Cherokee, who lifelong misses UK ❤
@marilyndreamwalkermejorado1208 Same to you as what I said to the lady in my comment above. I feel for you and I hugely get what you're saying, chemical agents and such abuses.
I won't share words about that here, those who know, know. Glad you shared that here, people need to know more openly about those happenings.
May your people have strength, and hold your traditions and heart always. No matter what may come.
Is heavy denim hard to work with? I would love to make a rug out of my husbands coveralls. He passed away and I just hate throwing all of his coveralls away. He wore them all of the time as he was a big man. It would be nice to give the kids each a smaller rug for their apt.s
Annie Pierson you would have to get into the swing of the thickness, but it would work. My grandmother made a braided rug from my granddads overalls.
You don’t have to use the same fabric on base as knots. You can get a toothbrush rug tool, a loop, or hole on eBay.
You can cut the overalls into thin strips and use them as the anchoring strip.
There are many videos available on how to make rugs and mats out of old denim.
What sizes would you cut the denim into?? I’ve got jeans from my mom and dad I don’t want to donate or throw away
@@ldryland how wide did your grandma make the stripes of denim I’m trying to do the same but I chrocheted a rug for my friend and it was kinda hard
Very easy and hassle free. I loved this ingenious style of joining the strips instead of stitching them. I used a nappy pin instead of the tool used by you. Got the idea from another video I had watched. Works equally well.
Thanks for these! I'm doing them to teach my 7 yo daughter who *loves* art and crafts. I'm enjoying learning this stuff with her as well.
I love the video. Does the running strip always stay hidden? If so couldn't you use most any fabric for the running strip and use your more colorful pieces for the "body" of the rug?
Every few months I watch this video--and I think I have time this week to actually start a little rustic rag rug. These are so hygge! I love this style of rug! :) Thanks so much for the tutorial!!!!
I LOVED watching Nancy's Notions back in the day! My mother taught me how to sew (hand and machine) and how to use patterns as well as free-form to make much of my own clothing. Watching Nancy introduced me to many tips that made my sewing easier, as well as new craft ideas. - Clear instructions, easy to follow presentation along with not presuming that everyone is an expert while NOT being condescending.... that was Nancy at her best, and that is well-echoed here. Thank you!
Fantastic! I hate just throwing stuff out, and I have a few sheets that have reached the end of their useful lives as sheets. I think I'll try using them to make floor mats.
Your voice is so pleasant. It does not create stress for newbies
Where to you get the tool?
Your video is awesome! I would like to buy the tool for make the rug, I don't know where, can you help me please? Thanks, Nancy!
First time watching this video and you have motivated me to want to do this project.
Could this work with denim old jeans cut up
Very well demonstrated & taught Nancy- btw: am I the only one wondering - What's that tool called that you're using like a needle thing-a-ma-jig?? Looks like fun. Wonder if it'll work with plarn plastic strips. THAT I'd like to try. Well done, and thanks!!
What is the tool called?
great video .. best I have seen .. Question . Could one use inexpensive muslin as the anchor strip ? it seems that one doesn't see it .. so use your "fancy fabrics " for the top strips . It also seems that batik being a finer fabric works better ,..
You really do explain the steps Clearly, thank you.🙋♀️🇨🇦
Thanks for the video, bloopers and all! Let's keep Nancy's spirit alive!
She was a wonderful teacher. I hope we can continue learning from what work she left us. Thank you Nancy, God bless you!
Hi Munirah Bakar,
Glad you enjoyed the video and the bloopers! We do believe in keeping her spirit alive in all we do here a Nancy's Notions. Thank you for your wonderful comments.:)
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So easy! Great explanation. Thank you this was so easy to understand. I have tons of scrap fabric and I need rugs. Definitely making these. Happy crafting from Dee in NM
could I simply use my nuge crochet hook and simply crochet tne fabric?
I loved the simple video but I need to buy the tool. How do I get it?
I love this technique! I could do this sitting in my chair! ❤️
Nice, clear, concise tutorial. Great production without too much boring talk. Didn’t have to forward ahead to get the idea. Thank you!
Like you, I, too don’t like the “chatty” TH-cam videos - wasting time and saying nothing. This woman’s video , on the other hand, was worth watching.
This is very helpful! I need to make a square rug for my basement and this seems very easy to follow.
Hello,
I hope you (or anyone who can help) see this question since this video was put here so long ago. But, what is the tool you're using to "weave" with? I've never seen one of them before.
Very clear and helpful video for the rag rug process. Your explanation of how to make this is the clearest I’ve found on TH-cam. BTW, I think you are a fabulous addition to the new Nancy’s Notions staff and team, bringing that site into the 21st century. Your soft, mellow voice is peaceful to listen to as I learn. I think you’re a wonderful addition to that website. Thank you very much!
WHERE do i get the 'needle' ?
Could you tell me the name of that needle tool thingy
Amazon carries it searching rag rug needle
Thank you. I need to make a bathroom rug out of all my old torn clothes.
I'm sure this will be so much better on my hands! I made some rugs, using flannel bought from a thrift store. So I'm willing to try this method. Thanks for showing us how to do it.
I started my 3' x 5' rug but it is curling and warping so badly. All fabric is the same thickness and all pre-shrunk 100% cotton. Ugh! I untied it all after about 8 rows. Any ideas anybody??
Hi Herodotus! Have you tried looser knots?
You need to do increases as the rug gets bigger. Usually four is enough every second row, then as the rug grows make six increases. If the rug starts cupping, add more increases. To make an increase just make two knots in one space.
I have a bunch of scraps of fabric that I was wondering what to do with- definitely going to give this a go!
Hi PoiPoi Party,
That's wonderful! We are so glad we could inspire you :) Thanks for watching!
Y66.
I don't understand how to add each row to the last..I've been trying for hours and I can't figure it out someone please help! Also how do you keep your fabric from getting twisted!?
thank you for this video!!! it is helping me a ton and i need a long rectangle rug and this is helping me to see how to do it. you are great at explaining it :)
I"m thinking crocheting it would be easier and faster. Good inspiration, thanks for posting!
I like the idea of making a coaster. I had made a rug in a similar manner and found it took a long time to dry after washing it, so I think that this is more practical- at least for me. I find this exact method easier to do than the rug I had made as well.
Thank you for a quick and clear into to this technique- the bloopers were fun to watch too- gives us a peak at the process of putting these videos together.
Thanks Juanita! Glad you enjoy the video and the bloopers.:) Thanks for the watching and commenting.
Really nice and clear demo. It answered a lot of questions I had
will definitely give this a go. Thank you
Is there any difference mixing stretchable and non-stretchable materials in this project? Which do better : stretchable or non-stretchable material in selection for this project ?
This was really great. Potholders are so thin now and I accidentally dropped my last potholder on the piolet flame.
wondering if we could make it with thinner strips and style into t a vest or a jacket or any other garment
Fantastic I will definitely give this a try, I want to make a few rugs , to help Keep the lounge carpet clean near the entrance , and also I can pop them in the wash machine for easy cleaning, now I have said it, it sounds like a lot of work so I best get started. Thank you 😊 for the inspiration.
I have been looking for a no sew rag rug and I love this, thank you for sharing. How would you do a half circle rug?
Great idea. I was thinking that at the end when you tried the knots, another thing to do would be to tie the knots and cut the material ends like a bow to look like a pretty bow on the top left corner. Pretty.
I thought the same thing...or you could cut the ends to whatever length and cut litle strips to make like fringe - or even slide & tie some beads on them.
couldnt catch the turn at the end of the rows
I love this! I am looking forward to making mats for my bathroom and a rug by my bed!
Very clear tutorial for any sewing newbie like me.Looks very doable for me.Thanks for sharing!!!
Dear Nancy! I love this technique. Beautiful and simple! What is the name of the tool you use? Thanks, Michaela
I was wondering the same thing?
When I was a child my great, great Aunt used old clothes cut into strips to make rugs. She used a crochet hook to make them. They were great and easy and lasted for several generations.
Hello! I loved your simple and easy to follow instructions. Can’t wait to start my own project. However, what’s the name of the tool you’ve used here? Also where might I find it? JoAnn? Michaels? Thanks in advance!
What a great project so many possibilities! Thank you for sharing your time and talent.
I do raffia weaving and this as great for flat pieces, very similar to how I was taught and easy to translate in different media, cheers.
Soo creative. Thank you
Thanks for sharing your ideas,God bless you 👍👍🙏🙏🙏😘❤️
How to you clean this type rug?
I throw mine in the washer after shaking off loose dirt
Oh, wow. Decades ago this was the type of rag rug i tried to imitate and figure out how to make (i think the two colors look so pretty together) but i ended up creating two different methods and finding several others along the way. How nice to finally find this! Thank you for sharing and teaching!
It is like a method of making "friendship "braceletts just with yarn! Love it tho!
Can this rug be made without the tool you used or what other tools can I use to make this rug?
you lost me on row 2!! I felt like I was watching my Nan teaching me to crochet... I couldn't get past the first row on that either. I really want to try it...but my brain doesnt comprehend it. I'm gonna watch a few more times... lol.
So... you are using new batik fabric to make a rag rug?
Er... it does look great, but... I'm shocked. Here the batiks are really expensive.
8-(
I was thinking the same thing, this originated as a frugal craft that makes use of old textile items, and here she is using the most expensive new textiles and you can't even really see the beauty of the design of them afterwards - baffling... And certainly wouldn't want to be walking all over them either...
Thanks for the tutorial! I have wanted to make rag rugs for a while!
Legal, fácil de entender! Obrigada!❤
That is so pretty and cool ! Thank you for making this video. Liked and subscribed!
I have the tool and need to cut more strips and get started. Thanks for the video
This is the one I'm going to use to make my rugs! I have scoured TH-cam and this is the ticket! Thankyou so much for your easy to follow instructions.
Fabulous project! I imagine one could use a large darning needle if one does not have the tool being used here. thank you!
One could also use a large crochet hook.
excellent video thank you. do you have an oval rug demo? Please!!
I really liked this video-very clear instructions thanks
This is so wonderful...whats the name of the tool she is using? Ty
Nice explanation very nice it will help for me thanks
Hi... that was easy n wonderful as well...I m not sure about outcome but I will surely start it tomorrow.. thanks....love from India for a sweet lady.....
This is great! Your demonstration is so easy to follow.
Where do I find the tool?
right? her website has a 404 error and they took the entire project down. Search youtube!! Some ladies make them themselves by bending some wire and using first aid tape.
Search for toothbrush rug tool
I received my pattern booklet and tool today and can't wait to start a project. One question though....after the first row, why is the anchor strip still needed. Can't you just insert the new knots through the first row? Thanks in advance!
I'm curious about this too!!
I just discovered you. Love this project. I just became a new subbie.
What thrill to find what looks like a unique new idea. No sewing, no loom, no crochet hook or knitting needles. I can't wait to try!
I noticed that your anchor green fabric is not visible until the end when you tie off.
Gostei ficou uma graça parabéns fácil de fazer vou fazer um conjunto pra mim obrigado
Great video! I'm going to make chair cushions :)
What is the name of the metal tool used to make this rug Please.
Where do u get the tool?? What's its actual name?
Crocheter here, the end result really puts me in mind of my double crochet stash busters made from leftover yarn.
Best instructions on TH-cam. How do you change the shape to oval?
Hi Believe 3.0! The pattern instructions are just for rectangular rugs. We do not carry an oval version, but you could try round or oval crochet techiques, which should be similar.
Thank you for making a square rug using the Amish method.
Great product. I love it!
Wonderful😀 Plz tell how can we make that tool at home if we don't have the steel one☺
where would i find one of the tools/ what are they called please ☺️
Have you heard of Aunt Philly’s toothbrush rugs? Looks familiar.
Thank you for sharing this is so very lovely and I sure will give it a try 👍
Nance, you crafty bastard, you've done it again 😘
She's incredible!
Love it! Clear, easy to follow and inspiring. Clever using the mat's handle to anchor your rug...Thank you!
Hi Marge,
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching and commenting! :)
Thanks for nice information to make a rug in a home....
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I really enjoyed your video.
Thank you! You are an excellent teacher!
explanation good.tq.
Thanks for posting this. Ill wish for a tool like that next Christmas.
I am Indian
I really love it thanks mam
Easy and looks nice.Great tutorial.Thanks