If the rug is very large i will cut as i go so that while i am handling the rug i do not stretch out the edge.
How to finish a rug hooking project.
Do the stitching before you cut it off.
More complete directions on this step to follow in next method.
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Another way to finish a rug is use the method above and then add binding tape which is a strip of webbed cotton that is about 1 1 2 inches wide to the back of the mat that will cover the hemmed over edge.
You would then hook your rug remembering to hook right up to that tape then trim back your foundation fabric so that it fits under the binding tape fold over the binding tape and stitch to the backside making sure to catch the wool in your needle with each stitch.
6 when you finish your project cut the excess burlap away from the edge leaving no more than two inches all around.
Pillow sew the punch needle project onto a pillow.
In primitive hooking you generally start by outlining an area and then filling it in.
Use straight pins to secure the rug binding in place.
Sew the binding to the canvas using a sewing machine.
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Press the binding edge on top as close to the edge of the finished rug as possible.
So i started this whole latch hook rug project a few weeks ago and spent about 4 hours a night hooking my new rug.
5 continue hooking until the whole mat is done.
Now cut off the excess backing at the pencil line.
Zig zag the raw edge to prevent fraying.
Cut a new strip of rug binding for each edge of canvas and attach it in the same way.
Bring all your ends of wool to the surface and clip them evenly with your loops.
This will help to prevent stretching when you zig zag the edge and when you handle the rug for finishing.
When you ve worked all the way around all sides of your project break your yarn and finish it with a knot.
This must be hand sewn on both edges of the binding tape.
This finish is suitable for a mat that will be on the floor.
Then remove the straight pins.
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Whip stitch around the folded corner of your latch hook project to secure the corner and keep whip stitching along the next edge of your project to secure the excess rug canvas at the back of your project once again.