How Do You Sew Braided Rug Pieces Together?
Braided rugs of all sizes have covered floors for centuries. Rug makers using this “green” craft have been known for their ingenuity and resourcefulness. In centuries past, when fabric was costly and sometimes hard to come by, every scrap was saved and worked into a useful product. Braided rugs continue to be practical and functional, utilizing recycled old clothing and other fabric items. Once you have accumulated the yards of braid required for the size rug you desire, it is time to connect the strips to form the rug. Connect your braids by sewing the ends together to form a continuous ball of braid, much like a ball of yarn. Begin the rug construction by finding the end of your braid. Working on a flat surface, coil the braid to form a center and pin. Using button thread, hand sew through the center coil. Do this for three or four coils to form a sturdy center. You now have a circle about 4 inches in diameter. Select the side of the coil you want as the underside of your rug. Still
