Remove the straight pins when all the ends are secured.
How to finish off a hook rug.
Basic latch hook finishing.
Choose one of these options for finishing your project and look forward to years of use and enjoyment.
It is my fold forward finish for hooked rugs.
Sew that segment as directed below then trim more as needed.
Fold your 1 of unused rug canvas down at the back of your latch hook project.
Thread your tapestry needle with sturdy yarn or thread.
Continue stitching and attaching your canvas down for the rest of the rug now when i asked around a lot of people actually finish their rugs by sewing a piece of felt onto the backside.
Cut the excess mesh off of your latch hook rug at about 4 cm 1 1 2 inches from where your hooked rug ends.
Supplies your nearly finished latch hook with 1 of empty rug canvas on all sides sturdy scissors tapestry needle yarn or strong thread.
After the edge of the rug is prepared folded and secured in place with some simple basting it is time to whip the edge of your hooked rug.
Attach the non sewn end of rug binding to the bottom of the latch hook rug.
Bend the non sewn ends of the binding to the rug s bottom.
Pin them in place with straight pins.
Trim only a short segment to start with in order to prevent fraying.