For the fabric.
Add border to rug.
Add lots of plants lanterns and bowls of seashells to create a coastal inspired outdoor space no matter where you live.
We used 5 wide strips for a finished 2 wide border.
For a nautical touch use cotton rope to make a border on a basic rug.
Our rug had a relatively low pile so it was easy to sew with the ultrafeed ls 1 sewing machine.
Our rug had a relatively low pile so it was easy to sew with the ultrafeed ls 1 sewing machine.
Cut four fabric border strips each about 1 longer than the sides of the rug.
Tapestries add an elegant edge.
To determine the width of the fabric strip double the desired finished width of the border and add a 1 seam allowance.
The rug also helps to create a dining zone in the larger porch area.
Custom border rugs add a simple elegance to any room.
For an unexpected texture or design use leather or suede and add a flourish with a nail head finish.
For our rug we decided to start with an expensive rug from a hardware store and add a fabric border to make the rug look nicer and to tie it in to our overall color scheme.
Custom rugs built around a favorite rug can be as simple or as dramatic as you have in mind.