I Tried Tufting a Sofa with a Rug Gun (And Why You Probably Shouldn’t)
Table of Contents Let me start with a confession: I once thought I was a genius for trying to “speed-tuft” a thrifted velvet armchair using my AK-I cut pile gun. I figured, “It’s just fabric and foam, right?” Wrong. Ten minutes in, I had a hole the size of a golf ball in the velvet […]
How to Remove Rug Glue Spills (And Save Your Floor)
It happens in slow motion. You are finishing up your tufting project, holding the heavy bucket of rug glue, and suddenly splat. You just spilled adhesive on your hardwood floor, your favorite jeans, or worse, your carpet. The panic sets in immediately. You know that rug glue is designed to be permanent. It is chemically […]
How to Build a DIY Tufting Frame for Under $30 (Plans & Parts)
How to Build a DIY Tufting Frame (Save $100+) Table of Contents You bought the best tufting gun. You bought the correct cloth. You bought the yarn. Then you looked at the price of tufting frames online and realized they cost $150 or more for a few pieces of wood. Do not buy a pre-made […]
Best Glue for Tufting Rugs (Don’t Ruin Your Project)
Best Glue for Tufting Rugs (Don’t Ruin Your Project) Table of Contents You have spent 15 hours tufting. Your design looks incredible. Your lines are clean. Now comes the scariest part: Sealing it. If you choose the wrong glue, three terrible things can happen: The Smell: Your rug smells like toxic chemicals for months. The […]
Tufting Gun Pile Height Adjustment: How to Change the Fluffiness
Tufting Gun Pile Height Adjustment: How to Change the Fluffiness Table of Contents So, you’ve mastered the basics. Your lines are straight, your cloth is tight, and your rugs look good. But now you want more. You want that deep, luxurious “shag” look for a specific project. Or maybe you want a short, tight pile […]
Tufting Yarn Falling Out? (Why It Won’t Stick & How to Fix It)
Why Is My Yarn Falling Out? 5 Fixes to Save Your Tufted Rug Table of Contents There is nothing… and I mean nothing more heartbreaking in the world of rug making than watching your hard work come undone. You’ve set up your frame, threaded your gun, and started your first line. But as you pull […]
Tufting Gun Scissors Not Cutting? (How to Stop the “Looping” Nightmare)
Tufting Gun Scissors Not Cutting? (How to Stop the “Looping” Nightmare) Table of Contents You bought a Cut Pile tufting gun for a reason. You want that fluffy, shaggy finish. But right now, you are pulling the trigger, and instead of nice individual strands, your gun is leaving a continuous loop of yarn connected to […]
Why Is My Tufting Cloth Tearing? (The Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide)
Share this article on : Why Is My Tufting Cloth Tearing? (The Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide) There is nothing—and I mean nothing—more heartbreaking in this hobby than hearing that sickening “RIP” sound. You spent $40 on premium yardage. You spent three hours tracing your design. You finally turn on your gun, run your first line, and […]