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Do you have an old pair of jeans that you don’t want to throw away but aren’t sure what to do with? Learn how to make area rugs from recycled jeans in this free home decor video series.
There are 18 videos in this series:
If you don't have any old jeans, they can be purchased in thrift stores. Learn how to make a braided rug out of recycled jeans in this free home decor video.
To make a braided rug, you need long strips of material that you are going to braid together. Learn how to make a braided rug out of recycled jeans in this free home decor video.
Mixing up dark and light colored jeans strips can make a nice look. Learn how to make a braided rug out of recycled jeans in this free home decor video.
You want to secure the pieces together as you begin braiding them. Learn how to make a braided rug out of recycled jeans in this free home decor video.
You can make your coiled lengths as long as you want or you can keep them shorter. Learn how to make a braided rug out of recycled jeans in this free home decor video.
Use nice, strong thread for sewing together your braided rug. Learn how to make a braided rug out of recycled jeans in this free home decor video.
You can tie your rug together as an alternative to sewing. Learn how to make a braided rug out of recycled jeans in this free home decor video.
Prepare a double arm's length of cord for weaving the braids together. Learn how to make a braided rug out of recycled jeans in this free home decor video.
Make sure that the rug is lying flat as you are bringing your project to a close. Learn how to make a braided rug out of recycled jeans in this free home decor video.
Push any loose ends or ratty pieces in your rug to the back. Learn how to make a braided rug out of recycled jeans in this free home decor video.
You will need five to six pairs of old jeans to make a shaggy jeans rug. Learn how to make a shaggy rug out of recycled jeans in this free home decor video.
You will need a long straight edge at the top for your shaggy jeans rug. Learn how to make a shaggy rug out of recycled jeans in this free home decor video.
One leg from a pair of jeans will usually yield three strips for your rug. Learn how to make a shaggy rug out of recycled jeans in this free home decor video.
Lay out your strips along the edge of your pattern. Learn how to make a shaggy rug out of recycled jeans in this free home decor video.
If you want, you can put in pins to hold your strips in place while you are sewing them. Learn how to make a shaggy rug out of recycled jeans in this free home decor video.
Your backing piece will be the same as your original base piece of your rug. Learn how to make a shaggy rug out of recycled jeans in this free home decor video.
Cut some of the bulkiness out of the corners without cutting where the seam is. Learn how to make a shaggy rug out of recycled jeans in this free home decor video.
Leave a half inch of fabric that you can sew your final strip to. Learn how to make a shaggy rug out of recycled jeans in this free home decor video.
If you’re an amateur seamstress, or even a professional, making your own area rugs can be a lot of fun. Having a rug that you created yourself decorating a room in your house can give you a real sense of pride and ownership. Homemade rugs can serve as great conversation starters and pieces. How would you like to turn an old pair of jeans into a great rug? In this free home decor video series, you will learn how to make two different rugs out of recycled jeans: a braided rug and a shaggy rug. Find out what materials, in addition to your old jeans, you will need for these projects. Get step by step instructions, from cutting and pinning, to sewing, making backings and creating fun designs.
Karen Weisman Karen Weisman graduated from Boston University with a degree in Hotel and Food Management. Since then, she has helped a national grocery store chain develop and launch a gourmet food division, worked as a manager at a large catering company, and owned & operated her own her restaurant. She currently lives in Israel with her husband and six children, where she teaches cooking, baking, cake decorating, and various crafts such as mosaics and sewing.dkdk
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