Folks used to cut the head off an old toothbrush and file it down to a point while using the pre drilled hole for hanging your tooth brush as a place to attach the fabric to.
Instructions on how to make a toothbrush rug.
Most other instructions that i ve come across on the internet assume some previous knowledge of crochet or knitting.
Quick and easy you ll be on your way to rugmaking before you know it.
These traditional rugs are created using a modified toothbrush fabric strips and a basic blanket stitch.
A really great recycling project is to make a toothbrush rag rug.
You don t actually need a toothbrush it s just a left over term from half a century ago.
Making a rug tool.
Rag rugs are often called toothbrush rugs because of the type of tool used to make them.
How to make a toothbrush rug instructions part i how to make a toothbrush rug instructions part ii if you make a toothbrush rug please let us know and send your photos.
They are easy to learn inexpensive to make and the result is gorgeous.
Knot the second strip around the base strip.
Renata rugs shows you how to start your own toothbrush or knotted rug.
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The following instructions will teach you how to make your very own 2 foot by 3 foot toothbrush rag rug.
Toothbrush rugs get their name from the tool used to make them.
Making the rug step 1 start with two strips of fabric cotton silk rayon or acetate approximately 2 feet long.
Although these charming oval rugs look complicated they are really simple once you master the basic pattern.