Rope Rug Tutorial

Materials used:
2 skeins Cotton Clothesline rope 3/16" thickness available here: bit.ly/2W2aN0a
All purpose Gutermann thread (poly blend because it's stronger and won't break).
Heavy duty sewing machine (mine is a refurbished Bernina 1008)
Chrome needle universal size 80
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[@paulaneary7877]

What a great way to do this! Seems easier and faster! Thank you. I always hesitated to make a rope rug with my beautiful fabric because I just felt that it used a lot of fabric and you could not really see it. This will give me an option where you end up actually being able to SEE the fabric. AWESOME! Leave it to a sewer/crafter to find a different way to do something!

[@SewHungryHippie]

It's a really fun project!!

[@primalux5528]

I made this following your instructions and it is AWESOME! It was going to be mine, but my cat Wingnut decided that it belonged to her. Thank you for the best tutorials, it is not only fun watching you but your way of explaining makes everything so much easier.

[@SewHungryHippie]

Glad it helped!

[@frannicat]

Oh & I love Gutterman thread too but made the coasters w/transparent thread. Gutterman is mostly 50 wt which my bobbin loves (60 wt in machine manual for bobbin but can get by w/50 wt)

[@SewHungryHippie]

Hi @frannicat! Great idea! Was it nylon or polyester thread?

[@frannicat]

@@SewHungryHippie It is actually Nylon & have read poly is better but purchased Sulky poly transparent from my long arm shop & it wasn't cheap but it just kept tangling & catching in throat plate. Sulky is extremely thin. Go figure?

[@msmemsscattergoods4470]

I love the colored threads! Fun stuff 💜💙💚💗

[@awwallace6704]

Very simple concept and cute way to use scraps!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thanks so much - yes a great way to use up scraps!

[@jessicalarreau3647]

I made this! Turned out great. I bought (2) 100 ft clothesline ropes at walmart for $4.97 each. Will be making another one.

[@marykelley1691]

Jessica Larreau how big did 2 skeins turn out to be?

[@jessicalarreau3647]

@@marykelley1691about the size of a tire? Big enough for me to place on my side of the bed. 200 ft total. Walmart is the best place to buy it.

[@marzbarz72]

Oh, I really like this as an alternative to wrapping lengths of fabric around the rope. I've been getting a lot of hand cramps lately. I was going to make my first rope bowl and considered not adding and fabric because I was worried about more hand cramping from wrapping the strips.

[@frannicat]

Another great method. Those rope bowls are great. I am making heart shaped coasters (rope) for the breast cancer center workers at John's Hopkins. Many are pink wrapped fabric but I used other more masculine colored scraps too. I usually get the Her-She (Hershey Bars) in pink for the breast cancer movement for the OR team. This is my 2nd "go-round" & they have literally treated me so wonderfully!❤

[@SewHungryHippie]

So sweet of you! I am sure they are greatly appreciated!

[@MsJbs05]

What a beautiful rug. Thanks for sharing.

[@inesmarquez8089]

Muy bonito tutorial, lo hemos aprendido de mi mundo en telas, gracias por su colaboración.

[@thelindsaymaestefon4157]

What a great rug! I saw this on your Instagram and just had to find it on your blog and then come to find out you have a KZbin channel! I'm so excited!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Awe thank you Lindsay!

[@montanawendy]

Beautiful!! I love your rugs🌸💕💖!!🤠

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you so much!

[@ArtsyLadyCrafter]

So beautiful, especially the wrong side. Looks simple and quick the way that you do it. I guess you are using a clothes line type of rope. TFS!

[@artiejohnson703]

New subscriber That’s really cool, I am like you I like the bigger pieces of material. It just makes it not so perfect. Also makes it look old fashion (antique). Thanks for sharing your video with all of us. Great information for a new rug. Thanks again ❤️

[@SewHungryHippie]

I agree- the less perfect look is more vintage looking and I love it! Thank you for being here! :D

[@Sandramariadefaria]

Uau!!! I wish I could give you a thousand likes!!!! I really love this rug and I had no idea how to make it. I wonder if I can make it a bit bigger to put under a center table. Does it get too difficult to sew if it is bigger? I was thinking some 50 inches wide...

[@windlessoriginals1150]

Thank you

[@SewHungryHippie]

You're welcome

[@MomAsol]

beautiful loved this.

[@elisadias5209]

Congrats!!! Amazing !!

[@SimpLeeBeth]

Really, really cute!!!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you! 😊

[@pattio.c4829]

OMG !! I LOVE THIS !! Can u tell me how u finish off the end ? They are BEAUTIFUL !! Thank u for sharing 💗

[@deborahdeantorain4882]

Thanks

[@lynnketzel6945]

If you use the rug on top of carpet, will the clothesline with no fabric hurt the carpet. This is an awesome rug!

[@SewHungryHippie]

It's cotton rope, so no it doesn't hurt carpet.

[@pepaknits]

Gracias me ha encantado, saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱!!

[@anauxistential8486]

Sew Satisfying to watch!💗

[@marykelley1691]

I love how this looks!! I agree with the other comment, you have a very soothing voice. I wonder if you made it a rectangle would that be a problem with corners being too thick?

[@SewHungryHippie]

That would be a great experiment- maybe a trivet size! :D

[@rossipia]

bello tu trabajo

[@granny-np5rs]

Is it dip to add more rope? And how would I secure it? Blessings

[@vickiheckman1255]

How do you hide the end of the rope when finishing the rug?

[@cherylwhite654]

love this, trying my first rope rug .. any pointers to keeping it flat .. on my second frog :(

[@jenniferdawn3033]

That’s what I want to know! Mine keeps bowling up

[@SewHungryHippie]

Don't pull on it as you're sewing, at all..... it can be difficult to do. Also take it out and press it every now and then, or try spraying it with starch and pressing. How's your tension on the machine? This does take some practice but you can do it.

[@Sandramariadefaria]

@@SewHungryHippie It is happening with me too. I am unmaking my rug and will try it again, but I think I put no tension on it

[@judyjoiner105]

Beautiful. Ty for sharing. What size rope did you use?

[@lynnketzel6945]

One more ?---how long is your stitch and what mms is the stitch width? Thank you. I am almost ready to begin this project. Love it

[@nayibeacevedo2679]

Hola muy lindas tus ideas me gustaria q colocará subtitulos en español

[@marshawallace7522]

As usual, I am late to the party! Hopefully, someone can answer...can these be machine washed and dried?

[@SewHungryHippie]

I have machine washed and hung up to dry.

[@marshawallace7522]

@@SewHungryHippie Thank you so much!

[@sindee5734]

How do you keep the round rug from wanting to basket? I made a rope rug but it doesn't sit flat. It blisters or poofs in the middle if that makes sense.

[@SewHungryHippie]

I watered mine down and then let it dry outside with a tarp on top, then piled heavy books on top. I let it sit for 2 days. FLAT!!!

[@Sandramariadefaria]

I have tried this twice, but my rug becomes curved, no matter how how much tension I put. I love this rug and really want to make it. Can you give me any tips on this?

[@SewHungryHippie]

You can try this: soak your rug in water, flatten it out of the floor, then lay heavy objects on it so it dries flat.

[@lynnlewis1962]

How do you stop the mat from curling into a bowl?

[@Sandramariadefaria]

The same happens for me. I am on my second trial. If you find out how to stop it, please let me know

[@lynnketzel6945]

I too would like to know if the Gutterman thread is cotton or polyester, as making a rug that will be walked on all the time needs to be very durable.

[@SewHungryHippie]

Lynn Ketzel it’s all purpose polyester.

[@helene.1654]

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[@seasidepaper]

I tried his but my rug is curling up. I gave it a hard pressing which helped a bit.

[@SewHungryHippie]

Don’t pull or stretch at all. It’s easy to do this without realizing ... but spray it with water and press, it should be ok.

[@bethbilous4720]

unrelated but where did you get those adorable thumb rings?

[@SewHungryHippie]

I found them on Etsy- stacking rings 14k, really thin. I just order a bigger size for my thumbs. :)

[@Sandramariadefaria]

😂

[@CarolynEmonson-hw9yd]

How did you keep the rope mat flat?

[@SewHungryHippie]

Lay a bunch of books on it at the end, and don't PULL as you are sewing it together. You can also pray it with water at the end, flatten, and again put heavy objects on it for 24 hrs.

[@granny-np5rs]

How do you add another section on rope?

[@SewHungryHippie]

@@granny-np5rs bring the ends of the rope to meet, wrap fabric strip around them and sew zig zag stitches to combine. Then proceed

[@granny-np5rs]

Oh thank you, dear heart for your quick answer. Blessings

[@betynaj7963]

What needle size you used?

[@SewHungryHippie]

I use a universal 80 or 90 needle. I like Chrome needles, they are stronger.

[@debbiewarrenfeltz3703]

How do you wash the rug

[@SewHungryHippie]

You can cold wash on gentle and hang to dry or lay flat to dry.

[@abbeyp8834]

How do u join the pieces? Anyone

[@SewHungryHippie]

I’m not sure what you’re asking. This is one long piece of rope.

[@abbeyp8834]

@@SewHungryHippie well the rope ends somewhere. Can you join on more rope to make the rug larger is the question.

[@laurab5889]

Fabulous idea! What size rope & where do you get it?

[@ArtsyLadyCrafter]

It looks like clothes line type rope and I'm sure the width of the cord can be whatever you want. Clothes line can be gotten at hardware stores sometimes and in the sewing/ironing/organization sections of Wmart, Target, etc.

[@SewHungryHippie]

It's all cotton clothesline rope.

[@mike1968442]

Cool as shit!

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you!

[@karynann]

Thank you for this! It helped get me started and I made a rope bowl. I added one of your cute labels for a nice finishing touch. Video stands the test of time! Karen @kfitzy5

[@SewHungryHippie]

Thank you for watching. 🥰