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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Scrappy Bath Rug Tutorial

Click here to find my GYB/Give-Away post.


I like to use cloth bath rugs with no rubber backs for easy cleaning. Yet, I've begun to notice our bathroom rug downstairs needed replacement or renewal!  (And quick!) Well wayyyy back to when I was a young mom, with no extra money to buy decorative things for the house, I remember using old fabric scraps to rejuvinate old, worn bath and kitchen rugs. I decided immediately that this old rug was not going to be replaced, but renewed!
In about two hours time you can turn a bundle of fabric strips into a new rug!
Yep, First, start with a bundle of fabric strips in the colors you want.
(My strips ranged from 1 1/2" to 3" in width...a variety of sizes is fine.)

Cut the strips into 4" to 5" pieces. (Again, you don't have to be exact.)

Then, line them up in a row on one edge of the rug (about 1/2" in from the edge). Start sewing your pieces down. Make sure your pieces slightly overlap. (See arrows below)
 Next,

Start the next row about 2 inches to the left of the previous row:

As you continue to sew new rows, just keeping flipping those previous rows over 
and remember to over lap your scraps, just a bit...

Half way done and already looking better! I'm getting excited!!

Bye! Bye! Old bleach stains...


...and hello rejuvinated bathrug! Best thing is, it's soft and cozy under wet feet and 
still easy to wash!
It's a Win! Win! for sure.
Do let me know if you ever decide to make yourself one, as I'd love to see it if you do!
Please feel free to link back to my tutorial and spread a little bathroom DIY love!
With smiles,
Val:)


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24 comments:

  1. CathyJanuary 29, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    What a cute idea!

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  2. kimJanuary 29, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    That looks great!! I bet it'll look good when it's washed a few times and gets a bit frayed and fluffy.
    I knitted a kitchen mat with fabric strips and it's due for a wash. I'm wondering if it will all unravel....

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  3. LA PaylorJanuary 29, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    clever girl
    and you get to look at your fabrics every day! LeeAnna

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  4. Helen@Till We Quilt AgainJanuary 29, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    Aren't you CLEVER! Great idea!

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  5. KimJanuary 29, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    What a cool idea....so much prettier than the old, bleached mat.

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  6. TerriJanuary 29, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    You are so interesting. I only get the kind of rugs with the non slip backing, so I can't try this out... but want to.
    Hugs

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  7. kathyinozarksJanuary 29, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    very cool Val

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  8. DawnJanuary 29, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    Great way to use up all those odd scraps, very inventive and looks good too.

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  9. VickiJanuary 29, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    I really love this! Did you have to use a special needle? You are so creative.

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  10. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsJanuary 29, 2015 at 10:24 PM

    You spart girl you! It looks great and looks like it was fun!

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  11. The Inside StoriJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    Totally CLEVER!!! Thanks for sharing such a great idea.....and with the 'how-to's' too!!

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  12. JoanneJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Hi Val!
    What a fun and creative genius of an idea!
    Take care,
    Joanne

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  13. Tami CJanuary 30, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Great idea Val! This sure would be a great project to do for my bathroom! I have lots of green fabric that might look nice. If I get around to doing one, I'll sure shoot you a picture! Thanks

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  14. JOY @ http://joysjotsshots.blogspot.com/January 30, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    What a great way to keep on using a still perfectly usable rug! Great idea. I have an odd shaped floor and beginning to think I could make a customized rug via your inspiration here.

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  15. Leanne ParsonsJanuary 30, 2015 at 4:29 PM

    Great use of scrap fabrics! And so lovely to see them every day too. Thanks for linking to TGIFF!

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  16. Sandy PanagosJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    What a cool idea!

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  17. HeidiJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    This is pretty cool! My mother gave me a mat similar to this, it is made of outdated poly knits, and sewn in an oval shape.

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  18. Lara B.January 30, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    Val, that is soooo cool1 And I must say - it looks really snazzy with your shower curtain!

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  19. KateJanuary 31, 2015 at 3:07 PM

    Innovative way to use up scraps. Very cute too!

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  20. Adventurous QuilterFebruary 1, 2015 at 5:38 AM

    That's really cute!

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  21. Deb@asimplelifequiltsFebruary 1, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    Val this is so much fun... I'm thinking your home is full of interesting ways to use fabrics.

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  22. AnonymousMarch 7, 2015 at 11:32 PM

    What a good idea! I'll definitely be doing this or the house!

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  23. dqApril 1, 2018 at 5:20 AM

    fabulous idea! I couldn't find bath rugs in the color I wanted do I bought black. It shows everything! Now I can make it the color I want.

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I have to admit, your comments make me smile! Thanks for sharing and for letting me know you stopped by. I Hope your day is awesome!

Val:)