Want to learn how to finish your latch hook rugs? Here are two easy options for you to choose from – pillows or wall hangings.
Small latch hook rugs are perfect projects to make into pillows. Here is a
list of supplies that you will need:
First, complete your latch hook rug according to the kit instructions. Once you have finished, you will need to trim the excess canvas from the latch hook rug. Leave 3 to 4 empty rows.
Next, you will need to cut your material. This material will form the back of the latch hook pillow. To determine the size you should cut the fabric to, measure the length and width of the latch hook rug. Then add 4 inches to these measurements. For example, if your rug is 12" by 12", then you should cut your material to 16" by 16". If you want a bigger or fluffier pillow, you can always cut the fabric to a larger size.
Now you are ready to attach the latch hook rug and the fabric backing. Take
your piece of fabric and fold the edges over the wrong side by ¾ of an inch and
pin them in place. Then, match up the right side of the latch hook rug with the
right side of your material. Sew the latch hook rug and the material together by
hand, placing one stitch for every square on the latch hook canvas. Sew only the
bottom, right and top edges together. To make it easier to sew, you can use
safety pins to pin the edges together.
Before sewing the left side shut, turn your latch hook rug inside out. Fill
it with stuffing until you are happy with the thickness of the pillow. Then sew
the left side shut. You have now finished your latch hook pillow and it is ready
to go on a bed, a chair or on a shelf.
For latch hook rugs that are too large to be made into a pillow, you can always use them as a decorative rug or hang them on a wall. Here is a list of supplies that you will need:
First, turn the edges of the latch hook rug over to the back. Next, use the
yarn to sew a running stitch through the bottom and side edges in order to keep
them in place. If you are turning your latch hook project into a rug, then do
the same for the top. Once you have finished tacking the edges to the back of
the rug, it is ready to be used.
However, if you are turning your latch hook project into a wall hanging, the top requires an extra step. That's because a rod will be used to hold the latch hook rug up on the wall. It's easy to add this rod in before you tack your top edge in place. Start by placing the rod at the top of the latch hook rug and then turn the excess canvas over the rod. Use your yarn to sew a running stitch along the top edge. Finally, decide where you would like to place your latch hook wall hanging and use nails to attach the rod to the wall. You now have a beautiful latch hook wall hanging!
Are you looking for latch hook projects to do? Then check out our selection of Latch Hook Kits - we have ones that are small or large, cutesy or beautiful. You get to choose!
