How to Weave Rag Rug - DIY Upcycle Weaving Project

Step by step video tutorial how to weave rag rug from used yarn and scrap fabrics of upcycling clothes. This video is about Kate’s hobby, she likes to weave rag rugs in traditional way on artisanal wooden weaving loom. These rag rugs look very authentic and cozy as home décor, and also Kate made them for social project of street cat houses to warm them inside. To weave rag rug is not very complicated, but it’s quite long – you have to repeat the same steps many times. Actually, it takes 3-5 days to make one rag rug. Time Stamps 00:00 Welcome to Cozy Homezy channel 00:53 Cut out seams from thrifted clothes 01:11 Cut scrap fabrics into rag ribbons 02:54 Traditional wooden weaving loom 03:10 Fix and knot yarn end on the weaving loom 03:28 Thread the yarn through weaving loom reed 04:25 Pull and wrap yarn 04:57 Thread yarn into reed holes 05:17 Knot yarn ends 06:58 Pull the yarn shuttle through threads 07:17 Push the reed 08:17 Weave the rag ribbons 08:33 Push the reed to press woven canvas 08:57 Repeat many times to make upcycling rag rug from scrap fabrics and used yarn 14:53 Cut yarns and knot at selvedges 15:08 To make pillow cover fold in half and fix using crochet hook 16:04 Final result - pillow cover 16:15 Flower pot wrappings made from upcycle weaving rag rugs 16:26 Cozy rugs for cats Materials & Tools - weaving loom (we use local artisanal wooden weaving loom in video, but you can buy similar on the Amazon) - used yarn (we unravel the old sweaters to recycle yarn) - old clothes and linens to upcycle - scissors - crochet hook There are two of us who running the Cozy Homezy channel - Kate and Nellie, we are friends and neighbors, stay at home moms and crafting lovers. On this channel we are creating coziness in our homes according to sustainable lifestyle: - reuse old stuff and bring new life to old things - repurpose household items into useful and aesthetic things - create nature-inspired home decor - turn out waste and trash to treasure Stay tuned and leave the feedback if you also share these values! ***** Watch how to sew heart shaped sachet from natural burlap fabric - How to make candle holder from waste - Subscribe and stay tuned for the next DIY craft tutorials and cozy home decorating ideas we will share #weaving #ragrug #diyhomedecor #diydecor #cozyhomezy