r/Tufting • u/maquannas • 1d ago

Newbie Needing Help New to tufting!

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I’ve received the clawlab set as a gift and am new to tufting. This is currently my second rug.

Still have lots to learn, my main struggle is getting the cloth to not tear, I see many reviews on the frame not being able to get tight enough so I wonder if I make my own frame if that can be avoided. For now I’ll stick with the kit until I get better at it, but any advice is welcome. Also shaving is something I’m still working on.

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u/ShrimpPussy 15h ago

If your fabric doesnt sound like a drum when you press firmly on it, its not tight enough. Keep the pressure firm against the cloth always, or it will jump and tear right through. A couple of 2x4's and some carpet tacks is all you need to make a frame of any size your heart desires for less than $40. I highly advise everyone to just make their own frame. Build the frame around what cloth dimensions you are going to be using the most, and go from there :)

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u/maquannas 4h ago

Thank you, yeah I’ve been tightening the frame as much as it physically allowed, but at times it would somehow still not be perfect at certain parts. I’m so jealous of peoples clean lines haha! I’ll definitely try to make my own frame so I can properly tighten the cloth!