DIY Bedside Rug

I absolutely love those soft, fluffy bedside rugs. And how cute do kids look playing on round rugs like these? But when I see the price tag in stores, my desire vanishes instantly.

That's when I started sewing and realized that the cost of such items isn't actually high, and they are easy to make yourself. Even when it comes to such cute things. So, how do you make a fluffy bedside rug with your own hands?

You might think you can just buy a piece of fabric and throw it on the floor. But no, for the piece to maintain its appearance for a long time, be easy to wash, and keep the edges from fraying, it needs to be finished and have a backing (for the side that will touch the floor).

## Step-by-step instructions

First, let's prepare the materials and tools:

• main fabric for the rug (long or short pile);
• backing fabric (if you have parquet or linoleum at home, it's better to choose a dense, non-slip fabric);
• sharp tailoring scissors;
• an awl and strong thread (or a good sewing machine/serger if the materials aren't too thick);
• plenty of time and patience.

Now, cut the main material to the desired size, and the backing fabric to the same size plus 2 centimeters for the hem.

Finish the edges of the base. You can serge the edges, use an overlock stitch (if the thickness allows), or hand-stitch with thick thread for an interesting edge detail.

Do the same with the backing fabric, remembering to fold over 2 centimeters on each side.

Now, join the two pieces together. If the materials are thick, use an awl to punch holes first, then sew them together.

> Note! If the base has a short pile and doesn't provide enough warmth, you can place batting (like polyester batting) between the backing and the base. This will increase the density of the bedside rug, and you won't have to worry about cold floors.

You can also make quilted rugs, but you must use batting for those.