How To Make A Denim Scatter Rug

This project is easy to sew and can be finished in less than an hour.

How to make a denim scatter rug.

The neat things about this rug is through it will fray when washed it still looks at feels great underfoot even after a few washings. 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. First cut the waistbands from the jeans as close to the seams as possible. Instead of throwing out your old blue jeans craft them into an attractive and functional rug.

Use recycled denim blue jeans as a resource to make a sturdy scatter rug that requires simple uncomplicated braiding and hand sewing. Two pair of blue jeans can create a pieced top to a simple throw rug. A recycled bath towel provides the cushy backing. Some involve sewing others are a denim no sew upcycle.

Different shades of denim sewn together in the same rug enhances its pleasingly shabby chic look. You can use old jeans or denim fabric scraps left over from a sewing project. This simple upcycling project puts old denim to use in a beautiful new way. Use a mixture of jeans waistbands from dark to light denim to show off the shades of indigo.

How to make a recycled denim scatter rug here s a denim rug recycled from a variety of thinner denim fabrics such as those used for shirts or skirts. There is more than one way to make a blue jean rug. Recycling can be an economical way to decorate your home. Inject the classic look and softness of denim into your decor.

How to make an upcycled denim rug. All bits of the waistband will be useful. You can find a large selection of denim jeans at thrift. Scatter rugs have been made from all kind of fabrics over the yeas so why not make one from those old jeans that no longer fit or are ripped in the knees.

Don t worry if some of your waistbands are not intact or are a bit small. Shag rugs offer a soft cushy spot to sit or rest your feet and are often a major decor accent in a room. Joyce the designer drew inspiration from her grandma b s hand made scatter rugs usually made with non fraying double knits. I have made this video to show you how easy it is to make a jazzy looking rug.

This makes it a great fabric to repurpose into a blue jean rug. Making rugs out of old denim is one of my favourite ways to upcycle fabrics. Recycled denim is an ideal fabric for making your own scatter rug because it is tough and hard wearing as well as machine washable.