Remove the straight pins when all the ends are secured.
How to finish off a hook rug.
Attach the non sewn end of rug binding to the bottom of the latch hook rug.
Sew that segment as directed below then trim more as needed.
Fold your 1 of unused rug canvas down at the back of your latch hook project.
Supplies your nearly finished latch hook with 1 of empty rug canvas on all sides sturdy scissors tapestry needle yarn or strong thread.
Basic latch hook finishing.
Trim only a short segment to start with in order to prevent fraying.
It is my fold forward finish for hooked rugs.
Bend the non sewn ends of the binding to the rug s bottom.
Choose one of these options for finishing your project and look forward to years of use and enjoyment.
Thread your tapestry needle with sturdy yarn or thread.
Continue stitching and attaching your canvas down for the rest of the rug now when i asked around a lot of people actually finish their rugs by sewing a piece of felt onto the backside.
Cut the excess mesh off of your latch hook rug at about 4 cm 1 1 2 inches from where your hooked rug ends.
Use a needle and thread to secure them in place with an overcast stitch.
After 18 years of rug hooking i have developed a tried and true method.