How to Fake Sewing and Weaving Doll House Rugs and Bedding

Have you ever looked at those lovely needlework rugs and bedding wishing that you had the ability and or patience to create one for your doll house or room box? Well, if you have, I've got a few wonderful solutions for you!

There are several sites online with printable. In short printable are doll house items, furnishings to accessories and everything in between that you can make on your printer! Simple, but they do look pretty realistic and they are as easy as it gets to make.

Well, there's a such thing as printable rugs and bedding. No, it's not what you are thinking. You don't print them on stiff and unforgiving paper, but rather on fabric. Yes, you saw right, you can stick some light weight fabric right in your printer and print on it. The result is a textured print of a rug or bedding set that drapes, feels and looks almost like the real deal.

For those wondering, no, I have not tried this method personally, as I plan to do my own sewing and needlework designs. Though, I have seen some items made by these means on sites, and from the photos they look pretty darn nice. See here for a teddy bear room box displaying a printable rug and pillow.

Another option for those without a printer or who do not wish to print on fabric is to purchase a book of iron on designs. These are pre-made quilting designs made to scale that you just need to iron right on your chosen fabric.

No Sew Quilts

Aside from using printable images for your no sew quilts, you can also use fabric glued to cardboard and woven pieces of bias binding to make your miniature quilts.

Here's a great site showing how to make a quilt with bias binding.

No Sew Quilt Lesson

No Sew Mini Bedding Tutorial

No Sew Rug Tutorials

Bunka Rugs and Bath Mat Tutorial

Braided Rug Tutorial

Hints, Tips and Ideas

Canvas textured printer paper could work wonderfully as a rug texture. Just choose a printable with a design and texture of your choice, print out and cut out. You can even try to fray the edges like a fringed throw rug for added authenticity. (This method would also work wonderfully to make tapestry wall hangings)