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From: jobethfun67
Date: 03-23-2004, 12:45 AM (1 of 5)
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I read this description about a jersey knit rug that used like old tee shirts that is quite plush and soft and yummy, but cannot find a pattern. I did see a pattern for a chenille pattern, but don't think that would work. My mother used to make rugs with old poly pants,cut into 2 inch squares, working with a canvas base, and sewing them into patterns, like checks, once she made a watermelon rug. Does anyone know where I can find something like this? I'd like to make one for my bathroom. Thanks, Joan |
User: jobethfun67
Member since: 09-11-2002 Total posts: 21 |
From: NanCee
Date: 04-15-2004, 11:52 PM (2 of 5)
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Joan, cant you cut the tknits into stripe like 1" by 6 or 7in. & the put them threw a rug backing or burlap and knot the strips? Grannie used to do this. Also if you are familiar with the Garden Web, there is a site on it that has info on rag rugs. You can also cut the material into strips and crochet it after you have braided 3 strips. Its done with a big crochet hook. Hope this helps. |
User: NanCee
Member since: 04-15-2004 Total posts: 76 |
From: MaryW
Date: 04-16-2004, 12:52 PM (3 of 5)
Hi Nancy, welcome to Sew Whats New.  
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: jobethfun67
Date: 04-16-2004, 01:02 PM (4 of 5)
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Well, do you think this might work? I was thinking of cutting the fabric into strips, and then into squares, then sewing those squares onto a piece of burlap type material. YOu can make a pattern that way. My motherh used to do this with polyester pants to make rugs that would catch sand. I was thinking this could make a nice soft rug that you could use for like a bath rug that would feel nice and soft when you get out of the shower. You start in like the middle, and sew the squares about 1/2 inch apart, so they are close and none of the stiffer fabric is exposed. What do you think? Joan |
User: jobethfun67
Member since: 09-11-2002 Total posts: 21 |
From: NanCee
Date: 04-17-2004, 12:26 AM (5 of 5)
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Joan, I think it would certainly work.In fact a few years ago.I was cruising antique shops and in one ,the owners mom made some rugs that was a similar idea, she used poly from pants & dresses etc. The owner had them scattered about & they were real eye catching. I was going to buy one but after I looked at one thought I could make one. However I did not, could not quite remember how they were done. Now I regret not getting one. Do make one,I'm sure it would turn out beautifully and you will have fun doing it. |
User: NanCee
Member since: 04-15-2004 Total posts: 76 |
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