Basic Instructions to Make a Rag Rug - (1) INTRO

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[donnafaytoday]

Hi,

Please show us how to add fabric to the existing fabric .

Thanks

[LauraJaneV82]

@donnafaytoday I did! See my other videos, it's video #6 in the series

[mo4tom]

Hi LauraJane, thank you for your wonderful videos. They are clear and simple. Would it be possible for you to make a video about the "tools" that are used in rag rug making? Is it possible to make a tool? Thank you again for the inspiration that you are!

[LauraJaneV82]

@mo4tom Yes, it's definitely easy to make a tool!! I talk about it a bit at Rag Rug Cafe (website), but basically, you just need something sharp and pointy. Some people use tweezers and tape the end together with electrical tape. Some people buy a tool (you can buy one at RRC but you don't have to), you can use a crochet hook (although I've never tried that), you could even use a stubby pencil!! Get creative, and don't let the lack of tool stop you.

[ladygish]

Where do you find the tool to do this? I found some online but none looked anything like this. Or is there something else you can use that might be around the house?

[LauraJaneV82]

@ladygish The tool that I used is home-made, made out of a metal coat-hanger! There's a picture of it at "Rag Rug Cafe" (google it)

[zankaloony1]

very nice keep the good work.



[winsor2372]

@Happen2008 Surely what you meant to say was: "Thank you Laura for creating this video for all of us to watch. Especially when you didn't have to."

[wonderboy8288]

DEar Laurajean, I loved your rug making I used a clip from my hot rollers and I closed the open end with a bandaid perfect Thanks mary Ann

[arizonapeach99]

I use a "Bodkin" as the tool. I bought it at a local craft or fabric store, it works awesome, and looks like a tweezer with a ring around it.

Petra

[Sherikana]

Very different style to the crocheted or plaited I usually make, interesting use of a macrame stitch. I think i will try to make some macrame string mats with this method. Not used a tool before with macrame though, fingers only.

[NancyToday]

This is the best instruction of this that I've ever seen! It's perfect even with the sound off (everyone's asleep here). Thanks.

[LisaShannon1]

THE most simple explaination... thanks heaps :)

[satyalotus0711]

Thanks Laura, Beautiful!...i see, you are a very good teacher!!

Namasté.

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[MNCSMT33]

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