I have finally found a way to make a rectangle toothbrush rug using a method different than the traditional method.
Toothbrush rug method.
Both ways of how to make a rectangle are.
I hope it helps answer questions and get you started should you decide to give it a try.
If not add a few more basic stitches at each turn.
Rag rug cafe shows how to make a rug using an old toothbrush as the hook or needle.
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These rugs are a great way to use up old clothing or sheets that you would usually get rid of.
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Most other instructions that i ve come across on the internet assume some previous knowledge of crochet or knitting.
These traditional rugs are created using a modified toothbrush fabric strips and a basic blanket stitch.
Plus i explain the more traditional way of making a rectangle rug using the toothbrush rug method.
Toothbrush rugs are one of the easiest and quickest rag rugs to make.
But believe me you don t need any experience to learn how to make these rugs.
Periodically lay the rug on the floor to make sure it lays flat.
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These days you can purchase a rag rug needle or you can create your own needle from some wire and masking tape as barri jayne shows us at 1 20 in her video.
Rag rugs are often called toothbrush rugs because of the type of tool used to make them.
You can also find another tutorial on youtube showing her method to make the toothbrush rug.
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Toothbrushes would be upcycled to become rug making needles by cutting off the brush end and rounding it off.
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Folks used to cut the head off an old toothbrush and file it down to a point while using the pre drilled hole for hanging your tooth brush as a place to attach the fabric to.
Toothbrush rugs get their name from the tool used to make them.
Swedish rag rugs also called toothbrush rugs look like traditional american.
They are easy to learn inexpensive to make and the result is gorgeous.
So the fabric would be threaded through the toothbrush hole.