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How to convert carpet to rug

Do you have a piece of carpet or an old rug that needs replacing, but you don't want to buy something new? Do you have an idea to upcycle it and give it a new look? If so, then converting your carpet into a rug may be the perfect solution for you. Here's how to do it:

Measure Your Carpet Firstly, measure the length and width of your carpet so you know how large of a rug it can make. This will help when shopping for materials.

Purchase Materials After measuring, purchase some batting and non-slip material from your local fabric store. You will need enough batting to cover your carpet and also enough non-slip material for the backing. Make sure that the two measurements are equivalent.

Cut Your Carpet Cut the carpet into a shape based on the measurements you took previously. Round or square shapes work best for this project. You can choose any size or shape you'd like!

Stitch the Edges Once you have cut your desired shape, then stitch together the edges using sewing thread and needle in order to strengthen them and add stability to your rug.

Add Batting Now that the edges of your rug are stitched, add batting by positioning it on top of the wrong side of your newly cut rug, making sure that all corners are covered with equal amount of padding (if not more). You can use T-pins to keep it in place while sewing or using glue gun: both work well.

Add Non-Slip Backing Finally attach non-slip backing to protect against slipping; this will also help provide cushioning for its surface area if needed. Use glue gun or sewing machine for this step as well, but make sure all seams are properly secured before leaving them unsupervised.

Your Carpet Rug is Ready And there you have it – now marvel at how easy is was to upcycle a piece of carpet material into an adorable but functional wall hanging or floor covering!
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