How Do You Make Chenille & Denim Rag Rug?

Leftover denim and fabric scraps make a homey rag rug in this craft project. Alternate different washes and colors throughout the rag rug for a calico, patchwork effect, or use the same colors for a monochromatic scheme. This design is similar to rugs used in early pioneer culture to out leftover fabric scraps to good use.

Cut the denim and chenille scraps into strips about 2 inches thick. Some strips will be longer based on the original size of the scrap. Sew two denim strips together at the ends to make a longer strip.

Continue with all the denim scraps until you have one long strip several meters long. Use hand sewing techniques or a sewing machine to attach the strips. Sew the trimmed chenille strips together into one long strip several meters long.

Make a third long strip of chenille or denim based on the amount of leftover scraps. Lay the three scrap strips parallel on a workspace. Line the three ends together and sew several horizontal rows to secure them at the top.

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