How To Make A Denim Rug

A recycled bath towel provides the cushy backing.

How to make a denim rug.

Or i suppose you could think of this as a floor mat. Salvage old jeans and repurpose them to make a shabby chic shag rug. Recycling can be an economical way to decorate your home. I m pleased that i can tick the denim rug off my list.

Waistband denim rug pillarboxblue. But i m really chuffed with how it s turned out. This project is very similar to and uses many of the same skills as making a quilt. Two pair of blue jeans can create a pieced top to a simple throw rug.

This tutorial gets around this by showing you how to make a no sew blue jean rug. Denim sewing machine needle iron. We re basically going to use a hardy fabric denim to create a really cute and functional rug. Inject the classic look and softness of denim into your decor.

The denim rug tutorials 1. Sewing denim can be difficult especially with the thick parts such as the seams and waistbands. Pre worn cotton denim is soft and washable and it s a thirsty fabric if you use the rug as a bathmat or a rainy day door mat. With the help of a stiff wire brush the edges of the denim are instantly frayed giving the rug color pattern and gorgeous soft texture.

A denim rug has been on my upcycling bucket list for ages. Instead of throwing out your old blue jeans craft them into an attractive and functional rug. And what a great way to start off a new year of crafting by finally making one.