4 ways to repair rugs yourself

[Maxwell maxy]

Knowing how to repair rugs yourself can save you tons of money. It takes a lot of time (just like everything else!), but if you're reasonably crafty and don't mind getting down and dirty, then read on for tips that will help you start rug repair Adelaide your own in no time.

1: Fix Frayed Edges
If the rug is unfinished or has a frayed edge, use rug binding to secure the edges together. For this DIY rug rug, you'll need:
- Scissors - Thimble - Pins - Rug Binding
1: Measure and cut rug binding so it's 1 inch longer than both sides of rug.
2: Pin rug binding onto rug, making sure it's taut.
3: Stitch rug binding into place using a hand-sewing needle and heavy duty thread.
4: Finish by stitching rug binding to itself on the underside of rug. Use scissors to clip excess rug binding 1/4 inch from stitched line.

2: Fix a Burn Hole
If rug has burn hole, cut out burned area. Be sure to follow the direction of the weave so rug maintains its structural integrity.
1: Pin rug binding onto rug, making sure it's taut.
2: Stitch rug binding into place using a hand-sewing needle and heavy duty thread.
3: Finish by stitching rug binding to itself on the underside of rug. Use scissors to clip excess rug binding 1/4 inch from stitched line.

3: Fix an Uneven Edge
If rug has uneven edge, cut fringe one or two inches longer than rug's edge and fold over for double thickness. Pin in place and stitch rug binding over fringe, stretching rug as necessary.
1: Cut fringe one or two inches longer than rug's edge and fold over for double thickness. Pin in place and stitch rug binding over fringe, stretching rug as necessary.
2: Finish by stitching rug binding to itself on the underside of rug. Use scissors to clip excess rug binding 1/4 inch from stitched line.

4: Fix a Creased Rug
If rug has crease, dampen rug to relax rug fibers, then iron rug flat between towels. If rug is still creased after ironing, create steam by boiling water and pour it over rug to flatten creases.
1: Dampen rug to relax rug fibers, then iron rug flat between towels.
2: If rug is still creased after ironing, create steam by boiling water and pour it over rug to flatten creases.
I hope these tips will help you to rug repair on your own.