For both the proper finish will prevent fraying and preserve your handmade latch hook piece.
How to finish the back of a hooked rug.
If there is a place where your hooking wants to cup or just does not lay flat press that area again.
So i started this whole latch hook rug project a few weeks ago and spent about 4 hours a night hooking my new rug.
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Press using the same technique you used on the front.
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.
Step 1 cut all of the edges of the finished rug leaving two complete empty squares all around.
A completed latch hook project often becomes either a rug or a pillow.
Thread your tapestry needle with sturdy yarn or thread.
This video shows how to finish a hand hooked rug by binding it with wool fabric strips.
That should leave about 1 2 inch of the canvas grid on all sides.
Fold your 1 of unused rug canvas down at the back of your latch hook project.
Basic latch hook finishing.
Choose one of these options for finishing your project and look forward to years of use and enjoyment.
A tutorial on how to bind the edge of your latch hook rug to give it protection strength and tidy it up.
This often happens to round areas i e an apple or.
I started with knocking off my own mondrian inspired painting over at mom spark.
Come along with us as we show you different finishing techniques for your hand hooked rugs.
Part two of this wave of primary colors is a new rug for my.
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Supplies your nearly finished latch hook with 1 of empty rug canvas on all sides sturdy scissors tapestry needle yarn or strong thread.