I’d like to get another few years out of my living room rug, but most of the tassels have become unbraided, giving it a bedraggled vibe. It occurred to me today that maybe I could… cut the off? Will that look chic and intentional, or will the stubby nubs look even more stupid? I figured I’d ask here before committing with the scissors. Many thanks!
by Flat_Weekend6660
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Nooooooo… Don’t do this. Just tuck them under. We do this when we run our robo vacuum.
why not add fresh tassels or sew on a new trim? You could cut off the old and on top of whats left sew on new. Here’s a video link to someone adding new trim. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16UIm4lMB3I](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16UIm4lMB3I)
I’ve cut off old fringe before, and depending on the rug and fabric, it may look ok or not. Usually rugs have an edge of some sort.
I would. Where are you cutting? Looks like there’s a decent couple of stitching lines so it shouldn’t unravel too much if you cut outside of them.
I think you should ask a professional, but to see if you like it, follow u/SallyKimballBrown’s advice and tuck it underneath.
https://preview.redd.it/j4t68107a7tg1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=98a3d19b53f3eaff62ec451367ce25bcd4ac5fcb
Should you choose to take the plunge, I would not cut it right at the edge (red line). Once you unbraid it all I would cut it at the blue line or a bit longer. Make it an intentional short fringe.
Maybe try unbraiding all of them and seeing if that looks better before cutting them.
Just braid it like it was.
I would. 👍🏻
Yes. I did it on a rug and have never regretted it.
I’ve done this to towels, scarves, and smaller throw rugs. I agree with JPetunia. An intentional short fringe would look more “natural” and be less “eye catchingly what’s up with their rug?” than cutting completely off.