Part two of this wave of primary colors is a new rug for my.
How to finish the back of a hooked rug.
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This video shows how to finish a hand hooked rug by binding it with wool fabric strips.
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Come along with us as we show you different finishing techniques for your hand hooked rugs.
Pr ess the back being careful to just press the body of the hooking and not press out the first hem you just worked so hard turning in.
Learn how to finish your hooked rug with a basic wool binding.
Press using the same technique you used on the front.
That should leave about 1 2 inch of the canvas grid on all sides.
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Finishing a latch hook rug helps to ensure the rug holds up to the test of time and it requires little more than rug binding and a sewing machine.
Step 1 cut all of the edges of the finished rug leaving two complete empty squares all around.
A completed latch hook project often becomes either a rug or a pillow.
This often happens to round areas i e an apple or.
Supplies your nearly finished latch hook with 1 of empty rug canvas on all sides sturdy scissors tapestry needle yarn or strong thread.
A tutorial on how to bind the edge of your latch hook rug to give it protection strength and tidy it up.
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So i started this whole latch hook rug project a few weeks ago and spent about 4 hours a night hooking my new rug.
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Thread your tapestry needle with sturdy yarn or thread.
If there is a place where your hooking wants to cup or just does not lay flat press that area again.
For both the proper finish will prevent fraying and preserve your handmade latch hook piece.