Rug Hooking Whipping Edges

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.

Rug hooking whipping edges.

Then open the fold and cut on the fold line. Fold all four fabric edges over on the wrong side of the fabric by three quarters of an inch. For more information on our issues check out our issues page. Article by cindi gay rug hooking.

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. Jul 12 2012 how to whip the edge or a hooked rug. This is a sturdy finish that will protect the edge of the rug for years to come. 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.

To estimate where to cut the corners fold the point of the linen towards the corner of the hooked rug. Learn how to finish your hooked rug with a basic wool binding. Cut a piece of cloth 10 cm 4 inches longer and wider than your latch hook rug. Because of the double thickness this style of whipping makes a very durable edge.

This is a sturdy finish that will protect the edge of the rug for years to come. This article is from the november december 2014 issue. It is my fold forward finish for hooked rugs.