How To Make A Custom Rug Out Of Fabric

Starting with the long sides fold the fabric edges up over the mat.

How to make a custom rug out of fabric.

If you added two inches of fabric fold the fabric on top of itself first to create a hem and then fold over the mat. Then lay the fabric right side up on top of those two layers making sure it is nice and flat as well image 1. Place the fabric over it and smooth it out. White glue like elmers would work.

What you need to do is apply the glue to the vinyl and use a paint brush to smooth it out. If needed add extra spray adhesive along the edges of the fabric and the rubber mat. On the occasion that you do find the perfect rug but it falls outside your budget consider recreating the coveted design with a little fabric paint just as katie from mountain modern life had. Use painter s tape to create stripe pattern.

Cut off any excess around all four sides so that all three layers are the exact same size image 2. Lay the cotton batting on top of the rug pad also pressing out any creases or folds. Now place the fabric on a smooth clean surface design side down. When you cut the rug base to the size you have determined that you want use a straight edge and mark a line on the outside border of the vinyl to make sure that you cut in a straight line.

I wanted a simple striped border in burgundy to match the rest of my bedroom decor. This will keep it from slipping both while you paint and when you walk on it afterwards. Make sure you get the whole surface covered. Spray glue is sold like spray paint in a can no equipment needed but it does cost about 8 a can.

Spray the rug backing s smooth side with adhesive spray and place it onto the fabric.