RUG TUFTING Backing FABRIC Review | Primary Backing Fabric vs Monks Cloth vs Burlap

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What is the best cloth for tufting? This week it's time for the Battle of the Tufting Cloth! I compared the top 3 options for tufting cloth that I've seen people use which are Primary Backing Fabric, Monks Cloth and Burlap. Each material was judged on four criteria - PRICE, AVAILABILITY, EASE OF USE (how easy it is to stretch and stay on the frame) and how well it TUFTS (with both the cut pile and loop pile gun).
I ranked every option first through third for each category with first place earning 3 points, second place earning 2 points and third place earning 1 point. At the end of it all I tallied up all the points to see which material came out on top.
NOTE AS OF 12/2021 : I have seen a few concerns about the longevity of burlap
DISCLAIMER - I did try to be as unbiased as possible but this is all still just my opinion. I wanted to see how these materials stacked up against one another and I thought you might like to see it as well. At the end of the day though use whatever material works for you.
CHAPTERS
00:00 INTRO
00:52 FIRST IMPRESSIONS
02:34 SCORING SYSTEM
02:47 DISCLAIMER!
03:04 PRICE $$$$$
04:38 AVAILABILITY
06:35 CURRENT SCORE
06:51 EASE OF USE
10:47 TUFTING!
11:40 MY FIRST TUFT WITH MONKS CLOTH (aka a slow decent into madness)
17:32 MY FIRST TUFT WITH BURLAP (in which I'm very surprised)
25:37 TUFTING ON PRIMARY BACKING FABRIC (aka Old Reliable)
29:43 FINAL SCORE and the winner is...
29:58 THIRD PLACE with only 7 points
30:28 SECOND PLACE with 10 points
30:56 FIRST PLACE with a perfect score
32:00 OUTRO
33:05 EW, DAVID
Do you agree with my results? Which backing cloth is your favorite to tuft with?
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@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

A NOTE ABOUT BURLAP - While burlap is the most cost effective and easy to find I’ve seen concerns raised about its longevity. After further testing I’ve found BURLAP FRAYS AND DEGRADES EASILY WHEN EXPOSED TO MOISTURE AND HEAVY USE. As such I would only use burlap for practice/test pieces and avoid using it for any retail rug making. Sam 💕

@vickistone3700 2 жыл бұрын

when you slap on the latex, the base material doesn't really mater

@ghost-fs7th 2 жыл бұрын

If it was just hung on the wall, would it be okay?

@devintheartkid 2 жыл бұрын

hi new to your channel. love your videos! question, where did you get the hanger for your spray cans?

@AP-uc7oz 2 жыл бұрын

@@ghost-fs7th absolutely

@AP-uc7oz 2 жыл бұрын

But with a good glue it shouldn’t matter, right? Even if the burlap somehow frayed, the yarn wouldn’t move due to proper gluing with a Hardy substance

@annieacul5475 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best tutorials I've ever seen. The quality, her honesty, her character. I would trust this woman with all my life choices😩

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Lol thank you😂

@JojosCraftyLove 2 жыл бұрын

Second that!! 😆

@ubbyibby 2 жыл бұрын

I just started my tufting project and this is very helpful. Thank you for making this video and can't wait to see your next episode! 😁

@Brunstern 2 жыл бұрын

This is definitely the most generous and altruistic gesture! Thanks Sam! The beginners (and no so…) are so grateful for this transparent and pretty specific video about the best fabric to use.

@annsmith3985 Жыл бұрын

As a beginner to tufting. This is one the best tutorial video I’ve watch and you explain it very well. Thank you!!

@zjon696 2 жыл бұрын

this is so timely. just finished my 6x6 frame (also got inspo on that from you) looking forward to you doing more work with burlap!

@PreschoolPlay Ай бұрын

Thank you for such a great detailed video! Exactly what I was looking for!

@katiecookie562 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I found this video!! I was thinking my issue with monks cloth loosing it's tautness and also cutting the cloth (with my cut pile gun) was a only an issue with my skill but I'm so happy to have seen your overall review and recommendations😍

@tyjuanaharrell6597 2 жыл бұрын

This video is AWESOME..I’m trying to get started with tufting, and your videos are a true teaching experience..Thank you

@shoalinbob2878 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking your time doing this. Very helpful.

@seasnapp9517 2 жыл бұрын

This has been so helpful! I’m just getting started so thank you so much for making this!!!

@Zfly97 2 жыл бұрын

I started out using a punch needle and burlap but I’ve been holding out on using my gun mainly because people would say burlap isn’t the most reliable , causing tears and what not, but this definitely gave me the information I needed to get things going!!

@gerdaschmidt6938 2 жыл бұрын

looking forward to the question of washability! Thank you for the informative content!

@jezzi41896 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always used burlap to punch needle but just recently bought a tufting gun & was scared it wasnt going to work. Thanks for testing it out & showing us the difference of all the fabrics!!

@florajenkins9003 2 жыл бұрын

I used to making rugs burlap, on with the needle. It took forever, burlap is all I've ever used. Your comparison was great, only proved what I already knew. Thanks

@KiRAWRa 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial!! Super informative, on-point, and helpful!

@carpenc1 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great and detailed video- thank you! Especially loved your reaction to the burlap. Ha!

@tomiadanielle8520 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video, I started with monks and it does lose tension. So I’m gonna give the other cloths a try. Preciate the honesty!

@DRS0395 2 жыл бұрын

Probably watched this video about 10 times but the courier confirmed to be delivering my gun today and I have a 10m roll of Hessian/Burlap. Gonna take it super slow at first, hope the burlap doesnt disappoint. After about a month and a half (since i bought the gun anyway, been viewing for about 3 months) of researching and watching as many videos as possible i'll finally be starting my journey. Kudos to you and TugsRugs, you guys had me in love with tufting.

@Jaycookthechef Жыл бұрын

Love your work and I love how detailed this review is , very informative . Also a plus you out here in Dallas! I'm about to start my tufting journey I'm a little nervous but as an artist I'm sure I'll be fine

@selmiepie4283 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful videos Sam! I just love them! I ordered my first tufting gun using your code and can’t wait to get started. You are an inspiration. Peace.

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Welcome to the Tuft Club!

@tylerreynolds4915 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of the useful info sam! Im so excited since i just bought 4 yards of burlap after not having good luck with monks cloth on my first go!

@benzoh28 9 ай бұрын

Maybe because it was 100%cotton try polyester I had the same problem realized the gun tears the cotton one , until I switched to polyester works fine

@DemRudeBoyzMuzik Жыл бұрын

Most helpful guide I've found yet thumbs up 👍

@pamelaelgergi4458 2 жыл бұрын

Im new to tufting and I use monk’s cloth and I thought there was something wrong with me because of the white fibers that were coming through. This review was SO helpful! I do buy monk’s cloth because it’s easier to just buy in person with my yarn, but I 100% want to switch to PTC now

@DavidPortera 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos! I think I said it before, but I’ll say it again- your videos have high production value. They contain a lot of excellent information and are well edited. Thank you Sam!

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

@umejiaku6 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Gonna go buy the burlap for my SO ASAP. Also, Unforgivable references?? OG youtube deep cut 👌👌👌

@polyanime 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing review. Subscribed 👏 👏

@Bubblestheghost 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for this. I needed this. 💘🙏

@deathcoredad 2 жыл бұрын

great video! just in time, i’m gonna be getting into tufting and am purchasing everything I need for it. You’re so natural on camera and I love your playful light vibe. 🤙🏼

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! My video on glue will be up in the next few days!

@deathcoredad 2 жыл бұрын

@@SamMadeThat awesome! cannot wait for the whole series! 🤙🏼

@rachelgrigg7189 2 жыл бұрын

For a newbie like me this is everything!!!! Burlap is hessian in the uk and that’s what I’ve been using, and lots of the things you say ring totally true. Now about to try primary. Thanks so much for your experimentation and expertise! Xx

@muzleee 2 жыл бұрын

may I ask where are you buying your items for your rugs? I'm based in the UK too and it's difficult to find primary cloth

@TodaysSpecialMinis Жыл бұрын

Great experiment and testing of these three fabrics. And I saw your note in the comments about burlap - I don't really like burlap - it kind of feels and looks cheap if you've ever done basket weaving and stuff with it. It also is very crunchy and I don't like the actual fibers of the material as it does tend to fray easily. For all the time and work you put into doing this labor intensive craft - you certainly don't want the base fabric to fray and degrade quickly. I would use it for simple designs, for testing designs, for economical price point designs, and for kitschy designs where people don't have a high expectation of things lasting forever (office parties, single use commemorative events, etc). I've never tufted anything, but if I did - and someone was paying me for it - I'd go with the primary cloth. It looks neater, cleaner, more professional. I would avoid the monk cloth since it's more expensive and leaves all those ugly strings in the yarn (unless that was just user error).

@rcherese 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I randomly came across this video. I'm literally on my way to go buy 10m of monks cloth thinking it's relatively the same as tufting cloth. I'll stock up on burlap instead and just get a bit of monk to test out first.... subscribed!

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Yea they’re definitely different cloths so it can get confusing when some people use the names interchangeably but it’s worth testing which one you like! The only real right answer is whichever one works for you.

@BlueEyeSurprise Жыл бұрын

I personally haven’t made a rug yet so take what I’m about to say “loosely” lol. When you were experiencing the monks cloths tension loosen as you were tufting it, I think a big reason why you had to continue tightening it was because when the monks cloth was being sliced by the tufting scissors it cut the tension from the tight pull you had on it. I’m still watching while writing so I’m not sure if you touched on this later in the video. I wanted to be sure to mention that. Thank you so much for making this video, it’s been very informational and helpful.

@politepapaya9957 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for breaking down the price by square footage! Loving your tufting videos!

@awesomemermaid2796 Жыл бұрын

The best video!!🎉

@zombiezoombie647 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an informative video!

@duyuyuyen 2 жыл бұрын

really dont know what to say except thank you, thank you, thank you so much!!! I'm from vietnam and have difficulty finding the right materials, especially the cloth. this video is so helpful cuz we vietnamese are so familiar with burlap, let alone the prices and the huge amount of the sources. again thanks a lot!

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help ❤️ Happy Tufting!

@makellingo 2 жыл бұрын

Super thorough!!

@tayfan2 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm late watching this. The Joanne's "Monks Cloth" is actually a Swedish weaving Afghan cloth similar to Houck cloth. According to forums, it is NOT recommended for rug tufting. Rug tufting "monks cloth" is always the lined cloth you refer to as "primary backing fabric". Also according to some research, although burlap or Hessian is more affordable it should not get wet. Water will break down the burlap. I see these beautiful rugs tufted on burlap then think, "boy, if the customer ever decides to steam or hose these rugs down it will pretty much destroy it over time". The happy place seems to be the Primary Backing Fabric. .

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That’s what I thought too but I saw just as many people who swear that’s all they use. And yes I have since seen that that’s an issue with burlap, I’ll be washing the swatches in a later video to see how much it breaks down. I personally still stick to primary tufting cloth.

@WendyWinchester 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This helped me a TON. :D

@cappoking345 12 күн бұрын

Thanks very much for this information ❤

@tianownsthis1231 Жыл бұрын

one ov the best videos I was looking for u even help me to know the difference between two machines( Loop &Cut)bcoz its my 1st time to see this unique art and feel interested in it ,, I can now start up ma business wen I get back to ma country Uganda 🇺🇬 (Pearl of Africa) ,,,can't wait to design, businessLog Entrance mats,Musicians Head logszl, sandals and more,,,,thanx for this ....like RICK ROSE said,,"A master mind is One who feeds others off his /Her Talent i really appreciate

@samsungandroid7676 9 ай бұрын

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@DemDernBuddies 2 жыл бұрын

Omg thank you for posting this I’m bout to subscribe and like so I can keep up with your stuff I was just losing hope today cause I’ve made about 7 rugs and I’ve just been having so much trouble with that damned monks cloth Bc it loses tension soon as you stick the needle in and like you said it warps the design and that messes it up I make a rug for my aunty and I had to tell her it’s supposed to look like a parallelogram Bc it was wobbly ! I’m gonna start using burlap just cause I can run to hobby lobby to buy it easily can’t wait for you next videos !!!

@melanie_meanders 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video, so informative! I don’t have my machine yet, but I use monks cloth for punch needle, and for it to retain proper tension it needs to be washed first! Maybe it’s worth another try? I plan to use primary backing fabric for my machine tufted rugs in the future though, I think a synthetic fibre will be more resistant to floor use, but for a wall hanging i imagine it wouldn’t matter.

@honeycasslynn6290 Жыл бұрын

It’s so nice to know I’m not crazy. I hate monk cloth so much! It is my worst enemy, but that’s what literally everyone says I should be using for my rugs.

@HouseScraper 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for your review I think burlap is a great choice.

@shimeekastanley4162 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! I just started tufting and I chose to use monks cloth because everyone was always hyping it up., but when I started tufting I had those same problems you experienced. I thought it was because I was doing something wrong but I guess not! After watching this i'll definitely try burlap or the tufting material!

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I had such high hopes for it but ended up hating it so so much

@8CountLife 2 жыл бұрын

I was the exact same way with the monks cloth. But it's what I've mainly used and thought I needed. It's crazy what you get used to because you don't know differently.

@JojosCraftyLove 2 жыл бұрын

Monks cloth is also the most expensive here in Australia so I am glad the cheaper options are more readily available! Now I just need to get myself the gun... Cut or loop. Tough decision as I can't have both at once! >

@DOLINHAPAULA 2 жыл бұрын

@@JojosCraftyLove aí tem o site shopee?vi lá q tem opção de 2 em um,a mesma máquina,só troca a tesoura

@Human-dn1jg Жыл бұрын

It sucks that I ordered 5 meters(we don't use yards around here lol) of monk's cloth. I haven't got a tufting gun yet but I am using the punch needle. I have tried monk's cloth and experienced the tension issue as well as the white threads coming out. I don't know about the guns but when I use the punch needle, I can feel where I am punching it at and I guess I kinda know when will the threads come out. My question is how do you take out the white threads once the pieces are done? When you have fabric around them, its quite difficult since it comes out of the backing material itself. I did order some BURLAP to try on. I shall see how if holds up. I was kinda thinking to use BURLAP for wall decors and stuff. I just wish I had seen this vid earlier. PTC is out of my league around here! Its expensive and not even properly available. I was just thinking I can upgrade tk the gun once I am experienced with the punch needle. HELP WITH THE WHITE THREADS! 😭

@danaglrz233.x Жыл бұрын

I love and appreciate your video

@janarearugs 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great video!

@LesliHilton Жыл бұрын

Nicely done video.

@jknapp98 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping me decide on a fabric! Everything else I've found has been extremely biased. After two weeks of looking I was finally able to decide and place an order. 💖

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! 💕

@jknapp98 2 жыл бұрын

@@SamMadeThat now that I've experimented with a couple different things I would have to say that burlap and monk's cloth are a total waste of time and money. I ended up making a very standard cow print rug for myself with burlap, but just getting that amount of detail in was difficult without causing tears. I think primary tufting cloth is the sure way to go!

@bintawinta1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!

@trapsinc3017 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been doing punch needle for a little bit and I thought that monks cloth was the only option, because I only do projects for myself and maybe friends in the future it’s very good to hear the burlap works considering it’s price. I just ordered some and am hoping to make my first big rug with in in the coming weeks.

@sambelfort7850 2 жыл бұрын

Love the rugs!

@TroyYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you

@crisr4865 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u so much for all your vídeos 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Pure Love 💕💕 can u show us how to price our rugs? 🙏🏻

@8CountLife 2 жыл бұрын

I liked this video alot. Watched from start to finish. You remind me of the old school KZfaqrs of 2013. I tried burlap but with a punch needle and it would not stay in. Now that I have a gun I'll have to revisit burlap before fall hits and everyone buys it up for their pumpkin patches

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I think with punch needling the weave of burlap might be too open to hold the yarn. But with tufting just the the force of the machine itself and that you're using two strands (if you're not i really recommend you do!) holds the yarn in.

@SIMJI 2 жыл бұрын

I want to let you know you can have unlimited supply of burlap on aliexpress and alibaba😍 super super cheap also if you negotiate😊

@8CountLife 2 жыл бұрын

@@SIMJI thank you for the heads up

@onelovejayjay2770 2 жыл бұрын

I used burlap with my punch needle and it was quite fine

@SirLMSwart 4 ай бұрын

I just recently came across a late in life hobby and was looking into "carpet making" and found you. Thank you. Larry Cape town, South africa

@allangarcia6838 7 ай бұрын

Hey I’m from Dallas Tx and I been learning so much from you, do you have classes? Or a shop ?

@cosmicchesire1362 2 жыл бұрын

not only tufting, i think i have the same problem with monk's cloth when i do punch needle with it. the loss of tension on the fabric is killing me lol, i just made a coaster but i need to tightening each time i feel it loosen up.... really thankful with your review! i considering using burlap next time

@majorfifthmusic 2 жыл бұрын

My circles quickly turned into ovals with the tightening and re-tightening!

@Sarah2ill 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for using My music again!! Love this video!!

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

You’re at the top of my list every time! Thank you! ❤️

@Simplychilly456 18 күн бұрын

Your expectations from burlap going to this 📈 WAS SO DAMN FUNNY like you didn’t believe it felt like a dream

@JojosCraftyLove 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sam! Thank you so much for your crafty educational videos! I think I'm going to start with punch needling on burlap since they're the easiest to obtain. When I make enough money, I will have to invest in that spiffy tufting gun! I am looking forward to the video of your opinion on whether the rugs can be washed/cleaned no matter what backing it is. You have given me some motivation to actually do some crafting when my crafty mojo decided to go on an indefinite holiday years ago. I am hoping I could actually do this as a stay at home mum as well since we now have 2 kids and would love to spend more time with them rather than working for someone else... lol! Fingers crossed! New subscriber from Melbourne, Australia. 💕

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m not sure if burlap will work for punch needling, the weave is a bit too open for that. I think you’d have to go with Monks cloth. I definitely understand how motivation can disappear at time, small projects are a good way to start! Sometimes I just sketch what I’d like to make or put together Pinterest boards of inspiration. Progress over Perfection!

@JojosCraftyLove 2 жыл бұрын

@@SamMadeThat True that about the burlap! I will have to try the punch needle kit first that comes with Monks cloth. It is just that the Monks cloth is a lot more expensive. Ugh. Yes, I do have a few ideas in mind... which I should have written down. 🤦So forgetful these days with a 5 month old baby and sleep deprivation. lol We shall see how it goes! Thanks again! 😊

@jecalimunche Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much❤️❤️❤️

@calliebarnes6308 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! :)

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@howlingwind1937 2 жыл бұрын

My mother made carpets using hessian (burlap), and those carpets are over 60yrs old and still wearing well. When finished she over sewed the edges and she didn't put backing or glue on them. She also made proggy rugs by recycling hessian (burlap) flower sacks when she couldn't by new hessian. Thanks for the video it was very interesting.

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know what method she used. That sounds like maybe it was latch hooking which doesn’t need to be glued since the fibers are knotted. And sewing the edges would certainly help stop any fraying!

@howlingwind1937 2 жыл бұрын

@@SamMadeThat no it wasn't a latch hook that she used, it was more like a large metal crochet hook only it was pointy to make it go through the hessian smoother. She'd use recycled clothing invariably our hand me downs. By the time the last child had grown out of it it was really only fit for putting into the rug. She'd poke the hook through from the front and have the woollen fabric under the hessian and then hook it and pull a loop though, kind of like the loop gun you have only manual, and instead of yarn she used strips of woollen fabric. After it was done, She'd take it outside and wet it with soapy water and we'd be enlisted to slide over it with our bare feet, and this felted all the fibres into to hessian and tightened it up because it shrank a little, they were hung over the fence then till they dried, this was usually done in summer to make sure it dried. There wasn't the electric tufting guns available then, or certainly none that my mother knew of, but it was a lovely winter craft she did, we'd sit under the growing carpet in front of the open fire, and pass her more bits of cut up woollen strips. The carpets or rugs were very colourful as it was just progged randomly and brightened up the room and very warm under foot.

@amandawall8249 2 жыл бұрын

I know its been a long time since you posted this, but do you remember having to fix the tension after using the loop gun on the Monks cloth? :)

@VittoriaColonna 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you!! Regarding the burlap, I found options but there seems to be various densities. Is 290 g / m2 a good choice? Curious to know the density of yours? What would you recommend? Thanks V

@bradfry2259 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a carpet installer in New Zealand and this was fascinating to watch, the hessian or burlap as you call is the secondary backing on the large amount of the carpet we install. So the carpet is woven through some form of primary backing then the hessian (burlap) is latexed to the back of it as reinforcement. Your video me want to give this a go though, it was great. Another funny fact here we call the tack strip by the name smoothedge, it's like a brand name that just stuck in much the same way people will call a circular saw a skillsaw.

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Oh wow I didn’t know that. Does it hold up pretty well? I’ve been seeing some concerns about the longevity of burlap. how funny it’s called smoothedge, I’ve stabbed myself so many times lol 😂

@bradfry2259 2 жыл бұрын

@@SamMadeThat haha yea smoothedge is a pretty ironic name for it. The burlap will last as long as he carpet does normally unless it not latexed properly and separates and can be susceptible to moisture and mold being a natural product.

@deliscristinalacerda7854 2 жыл бұрын

amei suas dicas, parabéns e obrigada

@Tilaummakossa 6 ай бұрын

Hello, I'm Brazilian and I follow your channel. What burlap weave did you use? P9?

@manoucottereel5145 2 жыл бұрын

I also use burlap. Never used the other more expansive fabrics. It's very good when you're on a budget. Sometimes you just need a little more specific technique for burlap than other fabrics, but it works perfect

@scratchthat1000 2 жыл бұрын

I've been using burlap and I can't seem to get it to stick to the tack board so I've just been stapling it. Do you have that problem?

@manoucottereel5145 2 жыл бұрын

@@scratchthat1000 No I don't have that problem. I just give it a good stretch and try to stick it on as good as possible. Most of the time I ask a 2nd person to help me with the upper side (because I'm small haha). But it will never be good instantly. You have to redo all the sides until it's stretched enough and equally everywhere. I always use gloves for this because the needles are dangerous

@golisha5871 2 жыл бұрын

@@scratchthat1000 you probably need a tighter weave

@benzoh28 9 ай бұрын

Doesn’t it rip 🤔

@tamimakesstuff 3 ай бұрын

Sam made that! Love the name haha

@vickistone3700 2 жыл бұрын

good video! I have made four large rugs with monks cloth and liked it, but yes, the white cotton threads are a TINY bit noticeable. I will try burlap. I still think primary cloth, due to cost PLUS SHIPPING is quite expensive.

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Some people prefer monks cloth, I personally don’t like the whole tufting experience with it 🤷🏽‍♀️ to each their own. Be careful with burlap. I’ve done some more testing and it frays and degrades easily when exposed to moisture!

@seariousjones Жыл бұрын

OH MY!!!! Where did you get your can holders on your studio wall??!! -love from An aussie who needs xo

@rahulsrivastava357 Жыл бұрын

Hi, this is a great video. Just wondering do you know how many Oz the burlap you use is? I see 7,10 and 12 oz online, 7oz seems to be the most affordable, but I don't know if it will mean a poorer quality of rug compared to 10 and 12 oz.

@panther105 2 ай бұрын

Just watched a person in Instagram design and make a fried egg design carpet. Looks so fun. I`m in!! I recall I used a small hand operated tufting machine which looked like a hand mixer in art class in high school. Burlap was the go to fabric back then.... Regarding the Monk`s Cloth, was it possible you could press more gently and not lose so much tension? And I'm sure you know there are many types and weights of burlap.... Wondering also if Monk's Cloth is better suited for hand tufting or hand hooked rug work. I think my mom used this for all her hand worked projects...

@Taiyella 2 жыл бұрын

Your expressions from 18:10 is comedy gold 😂

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@loganlee8470 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you always! Very helpful :) Can you also do a video about the yarns? I just bought my starter kit and bunch of yarns from OfferUp since I did not want to experiment with expensive ones. They all have different texture and thickness so I am genuinely confused what thickness/material/texture is good for what type of rugs (wall hanging, actual rug, etc).

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome! I plan too for sure. I used acrylic for both which tends to be much more affordable than wool. The ones I use are a 4 medium weight yarn but I’ve definitely come across some that are way too soft and do not work well with my tufting guns. I think mostly it comes down to longevity, wool would probably give you heirloom quality pieces while acrylic has a good life but not as long.

@loganlee8470 2 жыл бұрын

@@SamMadeThat Thank you so much!!

@azifisseha6028 6 ай бұрын

Hello Sam, have you you used polypropylene fabric? I have seen a few people use it. what do you think about it?

@alexisjoy7232 2 жыл бұрын

love your channel! could you make a vid on how u price your work? im having a hard time figuring out how to estimate the yarn spent per piece

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

I might do that! But what would help is take a skein of what ever yarn you use and divide it into even yarn balls/cones. Divide the cost of the skein by how ever many balls you ended up with then tuft a 1ft square. Then just multiply how many yarn balls it took by how much each ball cost and that should give you a ballpark of how much it cost based on the square footage of whatever you tuft. For help calculating the whole cost of a piece and how to mark it up for sale google ‘CreativeHiveCo Pricing Handmade Items Guide’ they have a super helpful template. Hope that helps!

@edmarmthorta 2 жыл бұрын

Adoro seus vídeos, tenho certeza que suas explicações são ótimas. Pena que não sei Inglês

@LadyFville Ай бұрын

Did you precast the monks cloth, which can shrink the cloth & make it tighter (maybe less able to lose up)?

@Jezlip Жыл бұрын

Excellent product review as a noobie this is helpful

@sandycameron3780 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning Sam I wanted to know can I just plug in the heavy green gun in to the wall or do I need a 220 outlet Thanks

@mothmoiloa 2 жыл бұрын

This is helpful

@merriegiles5922 2 жыл бұрын

My first rug with burlap is in the works. so far so good :-)

@mothmoiloa Жыл бұрын

I should've watched this, I bought monks cloth because of it being more washable but now I'm doubting, I'll see when it's done... Thanks for this tutorial, it's almost like a varsity lecture.

@SamMadeThat Жыл бұрын

The was washability is really more so decided by the adhesive you use! If you find you can work well with monks cloth use it!

@lorenzozuleta6263 Жыл бұрын

Hi i need to know if they burlap si 10 pound ir 8, thank u, i love ur video

@xjonniiboiix Жыл бұрын

If I'm still getting the white fibers showing with the primary cloth does that mean it's not tight enough?

@Tilaummakossa 6 ай бұрын

Olá, sou brasileiro e sigo seu canal. Qual a trama do burlap você utilizou? P9?

@Kenebaby 2 жыл бұрын

I do mine by hand and use burlap. I love it. Cheap too.

@donc5281 2 жыл бұрын

WOW YOU ARE GORGEOUS

@constanzaparejavidal1168 2 жыл бұрын

Excelent video!! Can I ask you how do you set the fabric on the frame? Is the edge of the frame has some kind of adhesive? beside the nails or staples?

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Nope! It’s held on completely by the nails. The nails are at an angle pointing outward so when you stretch the fabric it hooks onto them and can’t slide back off.

@pachiavang6039 Жыл бұрын

Can you tuft on something soft like velvet? Or do you think it'll rip it?

@ailsamcquade9826 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this comparison trial. I've only just started (well haven't used my gun yet waiting on primary backing) I would be interested to see if burlap (Hessian) has any blunting effect on the needle -probably not ...as I say I haven't used mine yet. But it does mean I have a cheaper ready available backing and being in a small country town in Australia means few resources other than the hardware store or on line for backing fabric. Id say its longevity would be pretty good ...they make feed sacks out of it(or something similar) so it should hold up to some pretty tough handling/situations Id say. It was a very interesting exercise - can't wait for the glue one...although we font seem to carry the same glues here...I'm going to buy dunlop cork and carpet glue ...only because 1 lady used it on her tufted rug and loved it so fingers crossed. I look forward to more presentations. Cheers.Ailsa🤗

@ailsamcquade9826 2 жыл бұрын

That's interesting about burlap...but if its viable for testing a design then its worth adding it to supplies for that....besides the dog or cat will appreciate a small rug to sit on while it lasts😀

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

I hadn't thought about that but I don't think it would be an issue. The needle is more sliding between the fibers of the weave and not cutting through it.

@LYNNSTER1971 Жыл бұрын

Can primary backing fabric be used to back a crocheted or knit rug project? If so, what kind of adhesive is used? Do you know of any how-tos to do this process? I’m not a tufter.

@spacetherace424 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@yktvmeldagoat144 Жыл бұрын

I’ve just recently gotten started and I need new fabric. I went out and bought monks cloth and yeah I hate it. I was about to order primary because that’s what I started with and I like how it works but I think I’m gonna try burlap because of this tutorial

@benzoh28 9 ай бұрын

Make sure it’s not 100% cotton Monks cloth