How To Make A Rug From A Drop Cloth

With basic crafting skills and a.

How to make a rug from a drop cloth.

Adding an area rug to a space is the perfect way to add warmth and character to your home but they can be pricey. Larger drop cloths like this 12 x 15 size are typically smaller ones sewn together. If you re looking to make a larger area rug they also have a 9 x 12 cloth for only 18 47. How to make a rug with a canvas drop cloth wash and iron the drop cloth.

Diy rug using drop cloth and chalk paint. So lets cut to the chase and jump right into the step by step tutorial on how to make a rug using drop cloth fabric and chalk paint. They have a few different sizes available but since the rugs i wanted to make are more like runners the 4 foot wide drop cloth was perfect. For this method you need to get a drop cloth that is double the size you want it to be width wise.

The size i used was a 6 9 feet i folded it in half so it is now 6 4 5 feet. If you re looking for an inexpensive non committal solution try making a drop cloth version. This baby cost me like 15 to make because i already had the paint and the spray adhesive. Mine is made up of three 4 wide panels.

If you have some basic sewing skills and a few other supplies i promise you can make this fabric rug. This rug making project is so easy. 1 measure the area to be covered with a tape measure to determine the size of drop cloth needed. Start by washing and drying your drop cloth.

The only thing i had to buy was the actual painter s drop cloth rug itself. I started by purchasing a 4 x 15 heavy canvas drop cloth from menard s for 14 57.