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A Kitchen rug completes the look of a beautiful kitchen. An easy DIY craft tutorial idea to make a custom kitchen rug. It's easier than you may think!
Do you like to make things for your home? There is something satisfying about seeing that beautiful thing you made, being put to good use.
Recently I received a fun little package from JoAnn Fabric and Craft Store.
My kitchen has been looking a little drab and I have been wanting to add something to give it a little bit of new style. That is when I decided to make some new kitchen rugs!
Supplies Used: Some links may be too similar items when exact items couldn't be found online.
- HGTV Fabrics
- Towel
- Easy Liner
- Sewing Machine- I use a Singer Fashion Mate 5500
- Serger - optional
How to Make a Custom Kitchen Rug
The finished rug measures 17 x 27 inches.
Begin by cutting the top layer of fabric to 29 x 19 inches, and both the towel and easy liner to 17 x 27 inches.
Sew the towel to the Easy Liner. Keep the layers as smooth as possible because you don't want to feel wrinkles inside the rug when you are stepping on it. I sewed three lines to keep the Easy Liner and towel together.
I sewed three lines throughout the rug to keep the Easy Liner and towel together.
Serge around the edges of the top piece of fabric. If you don't own a serger sew a hem around all four corners of the top piece of fabric.
Place the top piece of fabric with the wrong side facing up on a table and center the towel and Easy Liner piece on top with the Easy Liner facing up. Fold the edges over and pin. Sew around all 4 sides of the rug.
Here is the underside. Not gorgeous but I am not worried about it because that is the side that most people won't see.
Now you have your own Custom Kitchen Rug that you can make to match any decor!
To wash your custom rug, simply toss in the washing machine and lay it flat or hang it to dry.
What is something handmade that is in your kitchen right now?
Sewing Essentials
- The Sewing Machine we use is a Singer Fashion Mate and has been a great machine.
- The Cricut 18" x 24" Self Healing Cutting Mat is my favorite. It has a beautiful pattern on one side and measurements on the other.
- This Rotary Cutter cuts easily and is very comfortable to hold.
- And one can never have enough Measuring Tapes! I'm always misplacing mine.
craftandrepeat
I LOVE this! Thanks for sharing!
Pinning!
Jennifer
This is really nice! I need new kitchen rugs and I may try this myself. I came here from Get Crafty Fridays and I'm a new follower with GFC. I've linked to my Oilcloth Placemats in the linky party if you want to check them out. 🙂
Nici @ Posed Perfection
This is so clever! I love those HGTV fabrics! I never thought of making my own rug. Thanks for the inspiration! Pinned!
Blessings,
Nici
Daphne Bryson
Good Afternoon Katie, This is such a great idea. I need a new mat where I stand when I am washing-up and this would be perfect. I am going to hunt around my store of material and see what I can find. Like all of us who enjoy sewing there is always lots of pieces of material tucked away somewhere.
I have enjoyed my visit Katie so I have become a new follower. I would like to invite you to visit me at Ivy, Phyllis and Me! you would be most welcome.
Best Wishes from England.
Daphne
Jill P.
Very cute rug! Found this link at Happy Hour Friday 🙂 I've been seeing quite a few crafts lately featuring this new HGTV Home Decor fabric line ... is it machine washable?
Katie Adams
It is machine washable! Isn't that great!
Anna-Marie Field
Hi There,Great idea and easy to match up with any interior,even the bathroom!!!
Love
AMarie
Krista Low
What a great idea. It looks simple and easy to care for. The best part is that you can make it look however you want! I love the fabric. Thanks for sharing 🙂 Krista @ A Handful of Everything
Amber
That is so cute!!
Madalyn McArthur
Love it! Pinning this!
Krista R
I love this! What a super idea! Pinning it!
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Jenn
Super cute!
Ms Candy Bags
Brilliant! I will have to try this! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Amy @ The Stitchin Mommy
This looks so cool. I am really inspired to try it. Thank you for linking up to Get Crafty Friday! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
-Amy
Jodi Stuber
what an awesome idea. totally bookmarking to try 🙂
Natalie R
Love it! I pinned it and can't wait to make one for my kitchen! Thanks!
Natalie
curtainqueencreates
Awesome idea! I'm pinning it. Great job, and thanks for sharing your fantastic creativity and rug making skills. 🙂
Kim @ Curtain Queen
Dannielle Johns
Fabulous!!
Cindy Rippe
Really cute and a great idea! I hope this works because I've been having a hard time finding a rug that I like (that doesn't cost a fortune!) Thanks for sharing.
Cindy
Cindy Rippe's Florals, Family and Faith
Maria Elena
Love this project!
I have a new weekly link party which is live now and I would love if you stop by and link up this wonderful post! Hope to see you there! Hugs, Maria
Claudia Castro
this is so creative!!
claudia
Kathy Penney
So clever! Am going to have to try this! Pinned it!
Jeni IGOTTHISMARTHA
Very cute! I love the fabric!
Preeti
Nice rug!! 🙂 I too thought of creating rugs from old towels, although not so systematic with liner and all. You have done it very nicely! Stopping by from HOHD party.
Finding Home
Sweet project - thanks for sharing at Monday Funday!
Marilyn Clark
Your rug is gorgeous! I LOVE this fabric from Jo-Ann!
Suni Johnson
Awesome idea!
Mandy Beyeler
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts - you were featured on Wednesday!
--Mandy
Amber Heidi
What a great idea! Pinned it, hoping to make myself one soon!
Heidi
handmadefrenzy.blogspot.com
Marie bloominghomestead
So clever, love this idea. I'll be featuring this on my party highlights post this week. 🙂
ART Tapani
i love this!! i might have to use my sharp hook for a neat border!! thx
Tricia
Thx for this post!! I've been wanting to do this and didn't even think of the shelf liner stuff to put on back. Its off to the dollar store to get some!!
feroni2
greate idea!
Danielle Wagasky
I love this! So simple and so stinkin cute!
Krysta Steen
Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Thursday last week! I am featuring you tomorrow - hope you come back and link up again! 🙂
Krissy Barton
Great idea! My hubby and I have a hard time choosing a good rug. I might just have to whip a couple up!
Denyse @ Glitter, Glue, Paint
I love making my own things from beautiful fabric. Great idea!!
Cathy
Thanks so much for sharing at A Peek Into Paradise TGIF Link Party. I hope you will come party with us next week and see if you were featured! Have a great week!
Hugs! Cathy
Brooke
This fabric is so gorgeous, and what a fantastic idea! Thanks so much for sharing. Have a wonderful day!
4smartmonkeys
Love this! Thanks for sharing! Now I know what to do with all my old towels 🙂
Kim
This is so great. I just made one of these (a rather long one) for a new puppy. Her doggie dishes were sliding all over the place on the slick linoleum floor. Now her dishes are staying put and she's eating well. Thanks for sharing this great idea!
Deb Copenhaver
I am new at crafts and sewing, so this may seem like a dumb question but you sewed with regular sewing machine or done by hand?
Katie Adams
Not a dumb question at all. All of the sewing was done with a sewing machine.
elena
I don't have a kitchen rug because I keep saying I am going to make my own. Finally, a great idea for making one. Thanks for this great solution to my procrastination.
JEssica
This is perfect! I love this because you can actually get any design you want AND match it with other things around the kitchen!
Carrie This Home
I love how this turned out! The rug is so cute and adds a great punch of color! I'll be featuring this at the next Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop tomorrow night! Thanks so much for linking up!
Lavonda
Wow, I really love this idea. I wonder if spraying it with Scotch Guard in the beginning would help it stay clean longer.
Katie
That is a great idea Lavonda. I am sure it would help. I'll have to try next that next time.
Cassie Smallwood
Wow! That's a really cool idea! Pinning so I can make one soon. Thanks for sharing! Do you think you could do this with fabric glue as well? I'm not really into sewing and don't have a machine.
Katie
Thanks, Cassie! I'm not sure how the fabric glue would hold up. But it is definitely worth a try!
Pamela
This project is adorable. I can't wait for summer so I can have more time to craft!
Katie
Thanks Pamela! This Kitchen Rug really was a lot of fun to make it turned out so much cuter than I thought it would. I love when that happens!!
Megin | VMG206
What a darling idea, Katie! I love that you can customize it to your décor or change it for the seasons.
I'm visiting from Sew It Cook It Craft It.
~ Megin of VMG206
Katie
Thank you Megin!I am so glad that you like my Custom Kitchen Rug!
Charlene Asay
This is such a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Katie
Thank you, Charlene! It is a fun rug to make because you can make it match any decor or style!
Lina
That's such a great idea! The rug is beautiful! Thanks for sharing your tutorial at Sew It Cook It Craft It. Pinned.
Katie
Thank you, Lina, I am so glad you like my custom kitchen rug. It was a fun project to make!
Lina
Just hopping back to let you know that I'm featuring you today at the Sew It Cook It Craft It Link Party.
Katie
Thanks for the feature Lina!