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