Thread your tapestry needle with sturdy yarn or thread.
How to finish off a hook rug.
Sew that segment as directed below then trim more as needed.
After 18 years of rug hooking i have developed a tried and true method.
Choose one of these options for finishing your project and look forward to years of use and enjoyment.
Attach the non sewn end of rug binding to the bottom of the latch hook rug.
Use a needle and thread to secure them in place with an overcast stitch.
Supplies your nearly finished latch hook with 1 of empty rug canvas on all sides sturdy scissors tapestry needle yarn or strong thread.
Cut the excess mesh off of your latch hook rug at about 4 cm 1 1 2 inches from where your hooked rug ends.
After the edge of the rug is prepared folded and secured in place with some simple basting it is time to whip the edge of your hooked rug.
Pin them in place with straight pins.
Continue stitching and attaching your canvas down for the rest of the rug now when i asked around a lot of people actually finish their rugs by sewing a piece of felt onto the backside.
Trim only a short segment to start with in order to prevent fraying.
Bend the non sewn ends of the binding to the rug s bottom.
Fold your 1 of unused rug canvas down at the back of your latch hook project.
It is my fold forward finish for hooked rugs.