Rug Hooking Whipping Edges

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Rug hooking whipping edges.

Because of the double thickness this style of whipping makes a very durable edge. After the edge of the rug is prepared folded and secured in place with some simple basting it is time to whip the edge of your hooked rug. Next with the rug facing up fold the raw edge of linen up to the outer edge of your rug as close to the last row of hooking as possible. Article by cindi gay rug hooking.

Herringbone whipping adds a special v shaped appearance to the edges of a hooked piece. Repeat steps 1 and 2 alternately cutting the mesh and then folding and sewing that section until you have completed the entire rug on all four sides. Fold all four fabric edges over on the wrong side of the fabric by three quarters of an inch. This article is from the november december 2014 issue.

Learn how to finish your hooked rug with a basic wool binding. After 18 years of rug hooking i have developed a tried and true method. To estimate where to cut the corners fold the point of the linen towards the corner of the hooked rug. It is my fold forward finish for hooked rugs.

Then open the fold and cut on the fold line. Jul 12 2012 how to whip the edge or a hooked rug. Cut a piece of cloth 10 cm 4 inches longer and wider than your latch hook rug.