Kaneohegirlinaz
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This is an inexpensive area rug that I got a Home Depot for not alot of money, but they no longer carry this particular one that I so love.
Does anyone have ideas on how to repair this frayed edge?
Help With Fixing A Throw Rug Please
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This is an inexpensive area rug that I got a Home Depot for not alot of money, but they no longer carry this particular one that I so love.
Does anyone have ideas on how to repair this frayed edge?
Andy M.
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You could try to reweave the loose end then sew it in place to keep it from coming apart again.
Alternatively, you can do as I described and glue it in place or cut off the unraveled part and glue it in place.
Alternatively, you can do as I described and glue it in place or cut off the unraveled part and glue it in place.
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There is a glue I use for fabric called Tear Mender, available at Ace hardware, amazon, maybe fabric stores, maybe home improvement stores. Only reweave as much as you need to, sew off that thread. Glue it, let it dry, then trim the excess with a scissors. https://www.tearmender.com/store-locator
I would suggest the same as Andy and blissful.
If I was doing this and couldn't find the right kind of glue, I would use clear silicone sealant.
If I was doing this and couldn't find the right kind of glue, I would use clear silicone sealant.
A crochet hook works well pulling that strand back into the edging. Go one or two loops ahead, pushing the hook back to where the loose piece is. Grab the thread with the hook, hang on the the end of the strand to keep tension and pull the hook out, bringing the strand with it. You could do it again if you felt the need. Don't think you would really need the glue but you should be able to tell. Cut off the straggling strand.
If you don't have a crochet hook I'm pretty sure one of your neighbours must!
Ask at your next Gal Pal get together!
If you don't have a crochet hook I'm pretty sure one of your neighbours must!
Ask at your next Gal Pal get together!
D'oh!
Why didn't I think of a crochet hook? It's what I would do.
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Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
Genius @dragnlaw and @taxlady
I went to Walmart today, bought a small crochet hook, as to fit into the remaining stable loops.
I pulled one strand (there's two) at a time through, secured them, tied them off well and clipped off the excess.
This cost me all of a dollar, whereas DH said, "
just go buy a new rug! What does that cost? like$15?"NO! I really like this rug and they no longer carry it!
Thanks guys!!!
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
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Genius @dragnlaw and @taxlady
I went to Walmart today, bought a small crochet hook, as to fit into the remaining stable loops.
I pulled one strand (there's two) at a time through, secured them, tied them off well and clipped off the excess.
This cost me all of a dollar, whereas DH said, "
NO! I really like this rug and they no longer carry it!
Thanks guys!!!
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Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
Grazie @Andy M.
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Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
I was going to use glue of some sort, but I know that when the Ladies come to clean our house, it'd just come undone again.
Well done, madam!
I think you're right - glue would have eventually come 'off'.
But don't think you really needed to tie a knot, just pulling it along as far as possible inside the edging would have been good enough so that it isn't "teased" loose again. As long as the knot doesn't catch on anything - you are not going to see it again! Woo Hoo!
Well, at least not in that spot. Don't lose the hook! LOL.
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I also have a hook for doing rugs. Has a little flipper that closes and when you pull it back through, it (the hook) doesn't catch on anything, Handy thing!
Have a needle (no eye), about 2" long, with rough like diamond dust opposite the sharp point. Specifically for catching and pulling threads back in that have been "pulled" out.
I have 2 sweaters with a very loose knit - get caught on everything - keys, purse link hook, you name it, I carry this little puppy in my purse.
I think you're right - glue would have eventually come 'off'.
But don't think you really needed to tie a knot, just pulling it along as far as possible inside the edging would have been good enough so that it isn't "teased" loose again. As long as the knot doesn't catch on anything - you are not going to see it again! Woo Hoo!
Well, at least not in that spot. Don't lose the hook! LOL.
Other goodies:-
I also have a hook for doing rugs. Has a little flipper that closes and when you pull it back through, it (the hook) doesn't catch on anything, Handy thing!
Have a needle (no eye), about 2" long, with rough like diamond dust opposite the sharp point. Specifically for catching and pulling threads back in that have been "pulled" out.
I have 2 sweaters with a very loose knit - get caught on everything - keys, purse link hook, you name it, I carry this little puppy in my purse.
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