Rag Balls For Weaving Rugs
Rag balls are cut strips of fabric sewn together for the rug weaver. When the weaver is extra busy filling rug orders, they often turn to sources where the old clothing has already been prepared for weaving. The time saved by purchasing the balls is great, and can mean the difference in speedy production. The rag balls are not only used for weaving. A bowl of smaller rag balls in plaids or country colors often add charm to a country style home. Mix in a bit of potpourri and they make an excellent, decorative air freshener too!
Home based workers are finding they can earn extra income by doing the prep work for weavers that use recycled clothing for their weaving. If you have an interest in earning a little spare cash this may be one way to do so. Before you begin, you need to know how to prepare the balls. It requires using similar fabrics or making sure the twist of the fabrics used will be the same. Read the short article on preparing rags for weaving.
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