Rug Hooking Whipping Edges

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Rug hooking whipping edges. This is a sturdy finish that will protect the edge of the rug for years to come. Jul 12 2012 how to whip the edge or a hooked rug. This article is from the november december 2014 issue. For more information on our issues check out our issues page.
Jul 12 2012 how to whip the edge or a hooked rug. 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. Herringbone whipping adds a special v shaped appearance to the edges of a hooked piece. Fold all four fabric edges over on the wrong side of the fabric by three quarters of an inch.
Then open the fold and cut on the fold line. Learn how to finish your hooked rug with a basic wool binding. Because of the double thickness this style of whipping makes a very durable edge. 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.
It is my fold forward finish for hooked rugs. To estimate where to cut the corners fold the point of the linen towards the corner of the hooked rug. Cut a piece of cloth 10 cm 4 inches longer and wider than your latch hook rug.