Are you are that creative one in your gang who just digs DIY projects? You are so going to love this! Among all the self-made projects you have involved yourself with, did you ever attempt this one? Yes, we are talking about making a cosy rug! Here is how to make yourself a 5x8 DIY cotton piping rug with the supplies you already have in your craft drawer! Things You Need Multi-use Netting Cotton Piping Small Rubber Bands Scissors Instructions First, you need to chart out the length of the rug. If you need something long enough to keep under your couch, it can be of 5x8 dimension. If the net is closely knit, you could do with smaller rolls of cotton to tie in the net. Roll out the length of the netting and cut the pieces with a pair of scissors. Start cutting the cotton into equal pieces. Depending on the size of the rug, you may need to cut a lot more cotton piping than you expected. For example, approximately 200 yards of cotton goes for piping a 5x8 length rug. The next step is weaving the cut cotton piece in between. Finally, pull the pieces upwards and tie them together with a rubber band. The process is simple, and all you need to do is make sure the weaving is solid and sturdy. Keep tying them up together till you get a pompom look. Lastly, you will need to trim off the edges with a pair of sharp scissors. If you like a textured look, make sure you cut them unevenly, so they sit at different levels. Now for the common questions, people have regarding making rugs: Is it as efficient as knitted rugs? Knitted rugs are definitely more stable and won't come off that easily with wear and tear. But it sure needs skills and enormous patience. On the other hand, stitching cotton rugs with a rubber grid is easy and can be done in a few hours. How to make it long-lasting? If you intend to keep it for long term use, you can stitch a rubber plate under the rug to make it skid-free. How to clean it? If you make your rug with white cotton, it will probably get dusty before you know it. For cleaning it, you will need to dip it in soap water and gently rub it using your hands. Rinse it gently and put it out to dry.
