How I Made a PILLOW with my RUG TUFTING GUN | Sam Made That

[@Angeltek333]

Thank you for this nice video! I'm starting to make rugs this week!! collected everything except the backing I didn't buy yet. What's is your favorite type of backing? Or if you have some nice examples? I imagine you can actually use any type of fabric as backing? idk!! I'm doubting myself too much in this process but like you say; I will take my time and make progress my goal. ^^

[@SamMadeThat]

Hi! So I use primary back clothing from tuftinggun.com and I've also ordered from jancrafts.com . Tufting fabric needs to have an open enough weave so that the needle can slip through the fibers without tearing them. I haven't tried it but I've heard of some tufters using burlap! There's another creator on YT named Flavor World that seems to have used burlap successfully. Good luck on your tufting journey!

[@MiauxCatterie]

@@SamMadeThat drew from flavor world is great. he gets his burlap from joanns. what kind of yarn do you use? i plan on using wool for anything that goes on the floor, but if it's going on a wall i don't see why acrylic blends wouldn't work out.

[@SamMadeThat]

Yea! I follow him too. I use acrylic yarn. I have made a few floor rugs with acrylic yarn and they hold up well, even the ones that are almost a year old now still look great! But yes for wall display acrylic is perfectly fine.

[@timothyari9528]

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[@drakemaddox8249]

@Timothy Ari instablaster =)

[@DavidPortera]

Now that is a video with high production value. Excellent designs, technical specifications clearly explained, real world struggles clarified. Good job Sam... you set the bar higher!

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you so much! This was my first time ever filming a video and I wanted to embody what I enjoyed and liked to see in other videos with my own point of view. ❤️

[@incognito4522]

Im still in research phase of rug tufting. Glad I found you.

[@incognito4522]

I love you actually look at us not yourself on screen. So many youtube influencers forget to took at the camera and it looses me. I like feeling as if you are talking to me. Thank you.

[@clownfrills]

as someone who discovered punch needle a few years ago and rug tufting during the pandemic, you are answering ALL of my questions in regards to this form of art. thank you SO MUCH!!! you have such wonderful vibes and i appreciate you taking the time to make this type of art more easily accessible and less daunting for folks. sending you the best vibes i can!

[@SamMadeThat]

It was a pandemic surprise for me too and there wasn’t much info to go on then so I wanted to share what I learned. I’m so glad you found it helpful! ❤️

[@d.m.7696]

I really love the way you narrate your videos, and how you explain what is going on with the project before you get to the video.

[@briandennis9688]

😂😌love how ur down to earth and highlighted the mistakes and how u overcame them, really great content💯🔥

[@melanie_meanders]

My favourite iron on interfacing is heat n bond ultra hold! It’s a big thick slab of glue essentially lol it works great! Love your content ♥️

[@chitowntexan]

Looks great!! I just started tufting a couple of weeks ago and im loving it. Glad you're sharing 😊

[@janetpritchett1765]

Loved your presentation (never dragged) and the interfacing was genius! I just took a tufting gun class and now have my yard & backing. I will be making pillows for Christmas. You have been a big help. Hey, would have loved to see a pic of the whole thing at the show...wall hanging, & couch with pillows.

[@BTjin-tq4zp]

Sooo feel your sewing pain! Very clever taking a break although you don't want to. Everything looked great. Love your tutorials!

[@enriquealvarez_artesano]

I love your videos, they inspire me. I kept thinking about how you could achieve a perfect bond between the fabric and the tufting and I think this would be the perfect solution: use car upholstery glue, between layers and then you could apply a final layer, and paste the backing fabric.

[@leahronise9983]

Your pillows came out so pretty.

[@liangyijin4718]

Thank you for sharing the experience with interfacing. Exactly what i was looking for!

[@Poetessa2]

Wow!! Great work!!! I'm getting ready to start this amazing art.....Heaven help me! I do a myriad of others artsy stuff but this really looks interesting. I love what you did with the pillows!! Awesome!

[@kingshawn3113]

I love how you show your mistakes also to let people and other new aspiring artist that mistake happen ‼️

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you! Just trying to be realistic!

[@GilaMonsdurr]

Amazing work and great tutorial and editing! Thank you for sharing your craft with us. 💙💛❤️

[@tianownsthis1231]

Thanks for the last remarks ,,its really inspire

[@MiauxCatterie]

i've been wondering about using interfacing. these pillows are siiiiick. thanks for sharing your personality and your process. love your channel already.

[@SamMadeThat]

Yea! Other than my own mistakes over tufting it worked pretty flawlessly. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@simonleaf2765]

Lovely designs.

[@olwynmoxhay4001]

Great video, it was super helpful! I love how you showed your whole process as well as what to avoid!

[@SamMadeThat]

Yay! I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@emilyforster6993]

I love this channel it is so informative and creative and I love all things tufting!

[@PamelaDanai]

Yes!!! The Queen of Procrastination... We are the same people 😂. After seeing your work on IG. You definitely have inspired me to start tufting. Love You Sam, keep going girl 💛

[@SamMadeThat]

YESSSS! You'd think I would learn lol good luck on your tufting journey! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@magsmunroe]

I love your vibe so much, and your editing is incredible!!!

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you so much!! This was my first time making a video so I'm glad you like it. 😊

[@SimplybeingR]

Thank you for your videos. I live in Texas too! I just got a tufting gun and never heard of this until yesterday!!

[@stazzicave189]

Orange is 🔥🔥

[@CookieSmut]

All your work is gorgeous! That piece you did for the show is absolutely stunning 🤯 I have tufted pillows on my to-do list and this method is easier and more fabric-y than what I was gonna do, thanks so much for sharing!

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you so much! You can do it, it definitely would have been much easier if I hadn't been rushing lol but I'm going to make more in the future. Your cookies are so cute by the way!

[@CookieSmut]

@@SamMadeThat thanks!!!

[@brysongraham6997]

Sooooo Pretty - Both You and The Pillows. 😊

[@kimmiesrhythms]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@mvpine4288]

Lovely tutorial!

[@mslady1592]

Pillows came out amazing and that painting in the background tho!!! ✨🔥 #Gorgeous

[@e.k.3048]

Sam .. I love your videos more than you think 😍😍😍😍

[@The_Qraft]

I’m so inspired!!! I LOVE your work!!!

[@SamMadeThat]

Yay! Thank you!

[@hewhoiswillbe879]

I'm in Frisco tx and I also tuft

[@SamMadeThat]

ayyyyyyyyyeeeeeeee!!!!

[@Davis2Family]

Would u have a video on the piece you did for the show?

[@SamMadeThat]

Sorry, I don’t!

[@semij1379]

Pls make a bougette bag plss

[@SamMadeThat]

I’ve been thinking about making a tufted bag!

[@wandakowalski7063]

I eagerly waited to see the results of using the fusible interfacing. When I did it, I had the same problem - because of the valleys and hills created by the thickness of the yarns, like you, the threads came out!!! Argh! Then I used spray glue! I was worried about the smell but it dissipated and it kind of worked, So on the other pillow, I sprayed the glue and then covered it in cheese cloth which is super thin and you can mosh into the valleys. Well. It kind of worked. I’m going to try another, hopefully, better idea ... that will stick the yarn real good so it can’t be picked out!

[@SamMadeThat]

Argh so frustrating! I'm actually about to try and make some more and I'm thinking I might use fabric glue on the back and then maybe interface over top of it. Since fabric glue is supposedly able to be washed and dried i think it might work if I make sure I really work it into the fibers. We'll figure it out eventually! It's crazy because I see punch needlers make pillows all the time but no one talks about how the yarn stays in!

[@wandakowalski7063]

The fabric glue would work I think. I have some that I use if I want to glue a rhinestone on a jacket but it gets super hard like plastic. What I thought I'd try is white glue but thinned out a bit with water..I'll spread it on the back and then reinforce with cheesecloth while still wet and then some on top of the cheesecloth. I'm hoping it will stick down the fibres but still not be super hard. I'll let you know how they works! I get that you want it to be washable and I thought of that but I worry that the acrylic will mat ... anywho. Great sharing ideas with you!

[@MAC35REM]

Very Inspirational video. ❤

[@linbenjamin925]

1 time tufting you information is so helpful

[@an-gstone4556]

DATZ 🔥🔥🔥..IMA HAV 2 GET A NOTEBOOK🙏 THANKU..LUV UR WORK

[@combcombo]

this was fantastic! would love to see a follow-up on this idea when you're not under a time crunch 💌

[@SamMadeThat]

I'm making some more pillows soon so I might take the time to do an actual breakdown and tutorial!

[@combcombo]

@@SamMadeThat oh heck yeah !!! best of luck !!! ✨

[@JshockSubmariner735]

I have actually been thinking about doing something like this loved the video thank you so much!!

[@thesimplyspoiled1]

This turned out sooo great!! 🤗

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you!! 😊

[@inchbyinchart152]

They came out really nice! I love your learnings sections, super useful for newbies :) I'm working on some 3'x3' punch needle rugs as I am still too cheap for a tufting gun!

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you! Yea they are an investment but if you’re selling your work it definitely pays for itself given how much faster you can work.

[@AnnaGoesOutside]

So dope! Thanks for sharing, been wanting to try out making pillows. I also appreciate you sharing your mistakes so I don’t have to make them on top of everything else I know I’ll mess up 😂

[@SamMadeThat]

Lol glad I could be of assistance 😂

[@markeithhaskins3029]

This is amazing I just recently purchased one I’m excited to try this now 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@aprilariesram1289]

Have you ever used faux fur yarn?

[@SamMadeThat]

I haven’t tried it yet

[@stayjustful]

Dope video. I heard you mention patches. Can you make them with your tufting gun.

[@SamMadeThat]

I haven’t had a chance to try it yet but I plan to see if it’s possible!

[@LonChaneyJrfan52]

At the moment I’m in the middle of a approximately 100 days of art/fan art disability awareness challenge addressing accessibility challenges within media, particularly streaming sites. Called fanartcessibility It’s a mix of digital and traditional painting, a lot of it has been like your motto at the end of the video. Not everything has been ideal however I’m learning a lot with just having to say good enough in order to get things done in time. In another week I’m going to be trying punch needle(closest I can get to rug tufting atm) for the first time and I’m excited to combine my two projects a bit.

[@maliksmith3867]

Love you channel ! It’s a great help !

[@FrancisSims]

You have such a good presence in front of the camera! So natural 😲

[@SamMadeThat]

thank you so much ☺

[@thegoldengirl16ify]

Pretty swag if you ask me ✌🏽 looks much better than the one I made. I think with your tips I could make a better one now

[@aminam4405]

Can you do a video on how you sewn the material into the back of the pillow?

[@SamMadeThat]

6:25 on kinda shows that process but it works the same as any basic envelope pillowcase pattern.

[@FlavorWorld]

i love it, great video. do you have two tufting guns?

[@SamMadeThat]

😀 I do! I have a loop pile and a cut pile gun.

[@alexisreyes2451]

Im in Dallas as well 😎 and I was just thinking if this was possible thank you for showing me it is 😭

[@SamMadeThat]

Ayyyyyyeeeeeee!!!!!! It totally is, go for it!

[@shikataiku4447]

Hey! love the video! could you pull the red saturation back in them though? just so we can see the details of the reds a little clearer?

[@SamMadeThat]

Lol I was JUST watching them back today and wondering why they uploaded like that. I’m going to figure out how to fix it!

[@wandakowalski7063]

BTW: love your designs!

[@tatiannahclarke1049]

Love this! If I were to do this with reupholstering a chair would you recommend gluing the back or using interfacing??

[@SamMadeThat]

If it’s going to stay on the chair I would use glue. If it was a cover to be removed I would use interfacing.

[@ailsamcquade9826]

Thats an interesting project -gotta love that fusable interfacing. Have you thought of using a good old fashioned treadle machine they are made to really work hard!😄 my question now is would you make a cushion again and did they last or just shed like crazy?

[@SamMadeThat]

If I ever come across one that still works and doesn’t cost and arm and a leg I would definitely grab it! I still have these cushions, they’re on my couch right now. Only slightly fuzzy but they still look great after a year!

[@swapnapatil8907]

I want to make a pillow cover but I'm concerned with being able to wash it. How to put a hand-tufted pillow cover in the washing machine or would you only spot-clean? What glues and backings would you recommend for finishing such a piece? Thanks!

[@Raihha]

Never known a tufter or a punch needle artist so obsssseeeed with washing their art. 😂

[@albonyo]

not putting one's foot down applies to life in general. Thanks for the reminder

[@stephchristine8347]

Hi I’m new to tiufting and I want to start doing pillows as well. I’m confused on how the interface if works. Can u please explain in a little more detail pretty please.

[@SamMadeThat]

Hi! So the kind that I used is specifically a double sided interface and its basically a very thin piece of fabric that has a heat activated adhesive on both sides. So you cut it to what ever size you need and stack it in between the two pieces you want to stick together. In this case I wanted to stick the fabric to the back of my tufted piece so that it had a clean finish and still held my yarn in place. The heat from the iron melts the adhesive thats on it so it does the same thing as if I'd glued them together but without the mess of glue. And because the interfacing is meant for fabrics and apparel the pillow case can be washed and still hold up. There are other kinds of interfacing that only have the adhesive on one side so it would still act like a glue layer to the back of your tufted piece. I just figured it would be easier and neater when sewing if my tufted piece and backing fabric were stuck together. I hope that helps!

[@stephchristine8347]

@@SamMadeThat thank you so much.

[@66sykes]

Just wanna say I really appreciate the clean finished look! So many other tutorials whip stitch the edges to hide the monks cloth or just show the monks cloth yuck

[@Karen-fq5eq]

Que pistola usas para hacer las alfombras?

[@dogapollo1005]

Is that yarn cotton or acrylic?

[@peachmartinez8753]

U are so cool thanks for the video!!

[@neemacyrus-franklin3533]

Hi Sam! Thanks for your super helpful videos. I'm about to invest in my tufting gun to start crafting my own rug creations... using your code of course. ;) Just wondered, what are the pros or a cons to having two separate tufting guns versus just getting the combined KRD-I Cut- and Loop-Pile Tufting Machine? If its anything like sewing, I have a sewing machine that can be converted into a serger, but I always hated going back and forth rethreading/needle changing etc. when I needed to use both for the same project. So, I ended up buying a separate serger so it was easier to switch back and forth. Would this be something similar if I chose the KRD-I Cut- and Loop-Pile Tufting Machine?

[@SamMadeThat]

It’s exactly that, these machines are pretty fine tuned and having some thing a millimeter out of place can throw off pile height or ability for scissors to close properly. I didn’t want to deal with that especially since I often do projects that have both cut and loop pile. I started with just the cut pile and then got a loop pile later and it’s just so much easier to grab which ever one I want to use instead of swapping out pieces. I have since purchased the KRD-1 to have as a backup in case one of mine go out but it is much more aggressive than my other guns. It’s going to take me a bit to get used to I don’t think I would recommend it for a new tufter.

[@neemacyrus-franklin3533]

@@SamMadeThat This is great advice. Thanks for your prompt reply! Much appreciated and I look forward to seeing you out there in them crafting streets (aka KZbin) soon!

[@alvaroMGG90]

You are soooooooooo great!!!! Please, upload some video about rug tufting. I think that it would be a different video!

[@alvaroMGG90]

I'm from Spain! 8)

[@SamMadeThat]

I will! I've got a few on the way, thank you so much!

[@jaiazandapher]

Also, get a Singer Heavy Duty Sewing machine. It works better on thicker fabrics.

[@SamMadeThat]

I’m actually looking for a new sewing machine so I’ll look into that! Thank you!

[@jaiazandapher]

@@SamMadeThat very inexpensive $200 or less.

[@shanicehughes2190]

Dope I love it

[@alaaalsaraji1870]

Love this! I’m starting a bigger project atm where I’ll be tufting a lot and this is super helpful! Is it possible to use tufting gun (cut pile) for some parts of the design and switch to hand punch needle for other parts?

[@SamMadeThat]

I have not tried it but I honestly don’t see why not! I plan to do something similar soon so I guess I’ll have to figure it out lol I have done latch hooking on a tufted piece and that works

[@_hookedonu_]

I love your videos 😊😅

[@alvinbradford1138]

I like to know much about it

[@rinskevanmensvoort82]

You are so funny, lol. Love your vid!

[@SamMadeThat]

LOL Glad you enjoyed it!

[@গ্রামীণফ্যাশনহাউস]

Which machine are good for tufting

[@SamMadeThat]

Depends on what you want to do. The AK-1 is good for cut pile, AK-II is loop pile. It all depends on what effect you are looking for.

[@গ্রামীণফ্যাশনহাউস]

hi I'm from Bangladesh I see your video this is very helpful

[@গ্রামীণফ্যাশনহাউস]

Thanks a lot for help me

[@REWIND.Kworld]

what to do to avoid the wool coming out?

[@ArtByKayxsuu]

What kind of sewing machine do you use?

[@kimmiesrhythms]

You’re such an inspiration to me in my art journey!!! I follow you in insta as well!! Quick “random” question is that an acrylic or oil painting behind you in the intro of this video? I’d love to see your painting if you do paint 😁. If you ever get the chance 🤓

[@titiamonet7119]

sis your video was too funny !!! but this was super love #

[@SamMadeThat]

😜 Thank you!

[@oghomelesskid]

subbed

[@LiveLoveYeye]

what kind of yarn do you use?

[@SamMadeThat]

Acrylic!

[@RedEyeEngineering]

cannot wait until i.get my tufting gun and supplies

[@kresnawatisoengkono2079]

OMG

[@danka0p]

Hi, how do I know if the gun I buy is only for cutting or looping?

[@SamMadeThat]

It should specifically say in the listing whether it is for cut pile or loop pile or both. If it does not I would not buy it.

[@danka0p]

@@SamMadeThat Apparently the advertising says that it is adjustable to cut and loops, but I don't see how to cut it, I'm already thinking of returning the product :(

[@SamMadeThat]

If it is it should have come with scissor attachments. If it didn’t it might already by set up for cut pile and you should be able to see a tiny pair of scissors that sit right underneath the needle.

[@epicponygirl308]

Wat sewing machine do u use?????

[@SamMadeThat]

Just an old Brother I stole from my mom lol

[@epicponygirl308]

@@SamMadeThat lol noice

[@ahmedzentar8365]

Hello I'm a beginner what kind of a good weaving gun

[@shoalinbob2878]

Just discovered your channel. I hope you're still tufting.

[@gregoryblanco4121]

New subsciber here!!! Make a tutorial for this please!!

[@SamMadeThat]

Welcome! I will try!

[@عليعلي-ش2ف3ض]

I have a problem with the sewing gun that cuts the thread on both sides and does not weave. What is the solution?

[@lifewithafryn.9612]

Is it washable??

[@SamMadeThat]

Yes!

[@jamiep7860]

L😍VE! I WANT! Wow we’ve come a long way from the hook rugs I made as a kid (one hook at a time). Gimme one of those guns!😂

[@radstar09]

I’m so proud of you…

[@flowerchild7217]

I Iove you and I’m happy I found you

[@Bigdej]

Does anyone know how to sew the pillows so that the backing fabric doesn’t show when you turn it side out?

[@hollastudios6801]

what is the size of these

[@khadijayousfe7059]

❤❤

[@jaiazandapher]

Next, you do this use HEAT and BOND. 💙 the videos.

[@mindflud8219]

if you continue to make pillows, you should look into a heat press to replace an iron. it will save a lot of time.

[@SamMadeThat]

Oooooh I actually have one! I’ll try that next time, thank you!

[@mindflud8219]

@@SamMadeThat cool, let me know how that turns out!

[@starzieslays]

Now THAT is a smart idea! I have one too and I'm going to try it!

[@RebeccaYoung441]

This the meaning of putting your foot down 😢❤