One of the easiest ways to make a rug (and even a carpet!) With your own hands is to sew it from a suitable fabric. Your attention - 3 options for how to make a doormat from a do-it-yourself fabric.
1. Two-layer fabric rug
This rug is sewn from 2 different types of fabric. Even if you plan to make a small rug, it is better to take dense material. So that the mat does not slip, it is better to put a piece of rubber mesh under it.
You will need:
- two types of dense fabric;
- ruler;
- roller knife and mat mat;
- rubber anti-slip mesh;
- iron;
- sewing machine and thread.
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Step 1
Cut out two identical parts of the rug from two types of fabric. Their size is the size of the desired mat + 2.5 cm allowances.
Step 2
Edges of details can be processed on an overlock or a zigzag.
Step 3
Fold the parts with their sides inward and sew along the perimeter, stepping back from the edge of 2.5 cm and leaving a hole for turning out (here the width of the hole is 25 cm).
Step 4
Cut corners.
Step 5
Turn out the mat, straighten the seams and iron.
Step 6
Sew in the hole.
Step 7
To prevent the mat from slipping, you can use a rubber backing - cut out a part of it that is slightly smaller than the mat and place it under the mat.
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2. Rug sewn from fabric and backing
This rug is sewn from one layer of fabric, to which a rubber substrate is sewn. Therefore, it is better to use materials thicker for it, for example, upholstery fabric, tapestry fabric and so on.
You will need:
- material for the rug;
- rubber backing;
- tailor pins;
- scissors;
- sewing machine and thread.
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Step 1
Cut 2 identical pieces - from the fabric for the mat and from the backing material. Dimensions = dimensions of the future rug + allowances for turning edges.
Step 2
Tuck the edges, pin with pins. If the edges of the fabric crumble, it is better to process them with a zigzag.
Step 3
Sew the stitches by sewing in the hem. Do not attach corners.
Step 4
Cut corners as shown in the photo and sew separately. Done.
Photo and source: brit.co
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3. Fabric mat and rubber backing
This rug is three-layer: the two upper layers are fabric, the lower one is an anti-slip substrate. It is trimmed with edging around the edges - this method works as a trim, it is also convenient when sewing a rug from thick, dense materials.
You will need:
- fabric for the rug;
- fabric for laying;
- anti-slip rubber substrate;
- fabric for processing inlay;
- tailor pins;
- scissors;
- iron;
- sewing machine and thread.
Step 1
Cut 3 identical parts: from the fabric of the rug, the material of the interlayer and the rubber backing.The size of the part is equal to the size of the future rug.
Step 2
Fold the layers one on top of another and align. In several places, pin the layers with pins, fixing them relative to each other.
Step 3
Cut 4 strips of edging from the fabric for edging. Their length is 4-5 cm longer than the sides of the rug, which need to be processed. Width - according to your desire, in this case 10 cm.
Step 4
Fold the strips and iron in a slanting fashion.
Step 5
Trim the edges of the mat. First process two opposite edges. Then sew the tape onto the sides perpendicular to the already finished.
Photo and source: diynetwork.com
