Denim is a very popular material that is widely used in clothing. How many denim items does each person have in their closet? Jeans, shorts, skirts, jackets, vests... This fabric has been in fashion for decades, and it is also very durable and long-lasting! What to do if you are tired of something, but you feel sorry to throw it away?
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DIY Denim Rugs
The latest craze is to have a rug made of denim scraps in your home with your own hands. At the moment, there are many options for making the idea a reality, the main thing is to have imagination and the desire to work for the result. The manufacturing methods will be given in this article below.
Making a floor rug from old jeans is a creative and exciting process, and the end result will not leave indifferent either guests or household members.
For production, it is advisable to take denim of different colors to get interesting design solutions in the end. The size will depend on the number of unnecessary things or on the wishes of the craftswoman. Frequently used shapes of finished products are circle, oval, square, rectangle.
There are several techniques for making a rug from jeans with your own hands:
- sewing;
- knitting;
- weaving;
- mixed techniques (for example, weaving plus sewing).
Thanks to the variety of techniques, shapes and sizes, each product will be unique throughout the world, which is always valued and considered the main indicator of creativity.
Preparation of material
It is necessary to conduct an audit of denim items and decide which ones will be used.
Important! Before starting work, it is necessary to prepare the material. Items that will go into production must be washed and steamed with an iron.
This is done to ensure that there are no elongated uneven areas on the fabric and that the finished product has a fresh, presentable appearance.
Fluffy Denim Rug
How to sew a fluffy rug from old jeans?
To do this you will need:
- dense fabric the size of the desired carpet;
- scissors;
- sewing machine (if you don’t have one, you can use a thick needle and thread).
From unnecessary things, cut many strips of about 2*8 cm. The size may be different depending on the hostess's wishes. Each strip is folded in half and sewn to a thick fabric at the fold. The next flap is sewn on the side, close to the previous one. When the first row is finished, you can start the second, stepping back 0.5 cm lower.
Such a carpet will not only decorate the floor, but will also provide a pleasant massage effect for the feet.
Patchwork path
A patchwork denim rug is perfect for decorating any hallway or as a rug in the bathroom.
Narrow strips of the same length are cut from denim pants. The width may vary (from 4 to 7 cm), which will make it even more interesting. The length of each strip is the width of the future track. The pieces are sewn together with the long side, forming a rectangle with transverse stripes of different widths.
Doormats made from denim scraps
You can also make beautiful and original rugs from denim scraps. Anything will do: torn pockets, old shorts, collars and cuffs.
To make it you will need:
- lining;
- denim scraps of various sizes and shapes;
- tailor's pins;
- sewing machine.
The process of implementation.
- A lining of the required size is spread on the floor.
- The trimmings are randomly laid out on the lining, as if a mosaic were being laid out. The goal is to cover the lining with denim pieces so that it is not visible. Please note! When designing, it is recommended to periodically step aside to look at the product from different angles.
- If the mosaic pleases the eye, you need to secure each piece with a pin or baste it.
- You can start sewing the pieces together.
Round and oval braided rug
An old method of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers is to weave a round rug from braids. The process is interesting and creative.
Preparing the yarn.
- The fabric is cut into long strips of equal thickness, 2-3 cm.
- Carefully sew the ribbons together to create a thick thread. Don't worry, these seams won't be visible in the finished product.
- Now the resulting rope must be wound into a ball.
For a carpet with a diameter of 1 meter, you will need about 70 meters of such yarn. The yarn is divided into three equal parts, these three threads are sewn together on one side and an ordinary braid is woven.
Please note! The braiding must be uniform, otherwise the carpet will be crooked and untidy.
As you braid, twist the braid into a spiral, sewing the rows together every 3-5 cm.
Rectangular rug made of denim braids
You can also make a rectangular floor decoration from denim braids. For this you will need:
- ready-made denim braids;
- thick fabric;
- threads, needle, scissors.
The braids are cut to the same length as the fabric. Their ends are carefully sewn or glued so that they do not unravel. Then the first braid is sewn evenly to the edge of the fabric, and then the next one, and so on row by row. The edge of the carpet can also be framed with a braid along the perimeter. Done!
Patchwork rug
A denim rug made in patchwork style is beautiful, stylish, unusual! This sewing technique is familiar to many from childhood and is associated with grandmother's bedspreads and pillows. Well, times go by, but fashion remains, acquiring new turns in development.
Patchwork is a patchwork technique that resembles mosaics. Sometimes, whole patterns are created from pieces of fabric.
To sew a carpet in this style, you will need:
- denim fabric of different colors;
- scissors;
- needle and thread
- sewing machine
The denim is cut into the required pieces. These can be squares, diamonds, triangles, etc. These blanks are first basted by hand, and then the joints are sewn together with a machine.
Important! After the product is ready, it is steamed with an iron to give it the correct shape and a good appearance.
Knitted rugs
A knitted rug made from old jeans can decorate any room in the house and create a cozy atmosphere. It is not that difficult to make, the main thing is desire and patience, because any handwork takes time.
The process of creating yarn:
- jeans are cut into long strips 2-3 cm wide;
- the strips are sewn together with narrow sides facing each other, forming a single thick thread;
- The resulting yarn needs to be wound into a ball so that it does not get tangled.
To knit a rug from denim strips, use hook No. 8-12. The thicker the thread, the larger the hook number. Next, you need to decide on the desired shape of the product and you can start knitting. Round and oval rugs are knitted in a spiral with the periodic addition of loops. In order for the rug to be rectangular, a braid of air loops is collected and a single crochet or a double crochet is knitted into each loop.
Care instructions
All denim products are easy to care for, and rugs are no exception.
Vacuum any denim carpet only at low power!
The sewn carpet can be shaken out and, if necessary, washed in a machine, after placing it in a special bag.
Carefully squeeze out the water and hang it evenly to dry so that the edges do not stretch out.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I would like to say that only those who do not try can’t do something! Don’t be afraid to experiment, because there is nothing more pleasant than enjoying the results of your work and surprising your family and friends with them!
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