How To Apply Binding To Rug

Apply a line of hot glue between the rug and the binding.

How to apply binding to rug.

Use a scrap of 2 by 4 wood to press the binding into the carpet until the glue cools. Lift the rug and pull the binding toward the next corner and slightly under the starting point. Wring out your pressing cloth but not too dry. Hold the iron in one spot for about 5 seconds.

Do not iron press. Once the binding has cooled test the bondage. Press the binding firmly against the rug while the glue dries. If you have any questions please visit my website a.

Work your way around the carpet with the glue until your carpet edges are completely bound. You may need to repeat the ironing process until the binding adheres properly. The original beginning point sits on top of the uncut loose binding its cut edge is exposed. You would then hook your rug remembering to hook right up to that tape then trim back your foundation fabric so that it fits under the binding tape fold over the binding tape and stitch to the backside making sure to catch the wool in your needle with each stitch.

Place the carpet back down on the floor with the loose binding underneath. Follow the instructions on the package of iron on binding for the temperature setting of your iron. A tutorial on how to bind the edge of your latch hook rug to give it protection strength and tidy it up. Stop and examine the result.

Iron the binding to the canvas. Leave plenty of moisture in the cloth. More complete directions on this step to follow in next method. Glue the entire rug to the binding in this fashion.

Hold each section in place for about 30 seconds.