How To Finish A Hand Hooked Rug

It speeds up the steaming process.

How to finish a hand hooked rug.

Do not iron press. This must be hand sewn on both edges of the binding tape. This video demonstrates how to finish your hooked rug project with rug binding tape one of the simplest quickest ways to finish your rug. That should leave about 1 2 inch of the canvas grid on all sides.

These instructions will make it easier. Sew that segment as directed below then trim more as needed. Finishing a latch hook rug helps to ensure the rug holds up to the test of time and it requires little more than rug binding and a sewing machine. Come along with us as we show you different finishing techniques for your hand hooked rugs.

This method of. Trim only a short segment to start with in order to prevent fraying. For both the proper finish will prevent fraying and preserve your handmade latch hook piece. Begin in one corner and work your way over the entire piece.

This finish is suitable for a mat that will be on the floor. Hold the iron in one spot for about 5 seconds. If you are steaming a large rug or a particularly lumpy one spritz the rug with a spray bottle filled with water. Learn how to bind a hooked rug in the simple way that we do at deanne fitzpatrick s rug hooking studio.

I find it useful to keep two pressing cloths handy so that a wet one is always nearby. Cut the excess mesh off of your latch hook rug at about 4 cm 1 1 2 inches from where your hooked rug ends. Another way to finish a rug is use the method above and then add binding tape which is a strip of webbed cotton that is about 1 1 2 inches wide to the back of the mat that will cover the hemmed over edge. Leave plenty of moisture in the cloth.

If the pressing cloth becomes dry rewet it as needed. Finishing is one part of rug hooking that many rug hookers do not enjoy.