How To Make A Rug From Old Ties

Only basic crochet skills are required to make this handy mat.

How to make a rug from old ties.

She uses a thick felt backing for her necktie rugs because it s easy to sew. Dec 24 2012 a 28x36 rug made with woven men s neckties. I first got interested in making things out of old ties after i inherited 198 of them from my great aunt tudor says. One great way to recycle old neckties is to make rugs.

Area rug and matching stool. Since valentine s day is right around the corner i decided to make a rug using only red ties. I purchased a lot of old ties on ebay i was very pleased with the mixed lot that i received for a very reasonable price. And you can make one too any size you want.

See color selections here according to lifestyles furniture s website who said going green couldn t look good one of our best selling rugs the executive is thickly plush with deep softness provided by its unique pile. I desperately needed a new rug and i tirelessly searched for one that i absolutely loved that was also. Crochet a rag rug from old t shirts. 7 ways to make rag rugs 1.

Here is how to make a very quick and simple floor rug using old men s neckties. Use those old holiday ties that are nearly forgotten about to make a nice rug for the christmas season or themed ties for other special occasions. After my diy weaving project i felt like i needed another challenge so i decided to tackle another large scale project that s been on my list a diy rug from scratch. You ll have to do quite a bit of sewing for this one but it s so much worth the effort when you see this beautiful rug that you ve created.

Dreamweavers executive rug made from upcycled silk blend ties saved from the cutting floor. You ll only need one or two old t shirts some scissors to cut up your yarn with and a large crochet hook.