The Complete Guide to Getting Started with Tufting for Beginners

(Updated on December 2, 2025)

Hello, we are RUGMATAG, a tufting specialist store .

"Tufting" is a hot topic on social media.

In fact, it's a craft that you can start today without any special skills .

"What tools do I need?"

"Can I do this at home?"

"How do you make it in the first place?"

To solve all the questions of beginners,

The entire process of preparation, tools, and production has been clearly organized .

I hope this can be a guide for you as you begin tufting.

*If you are still unclear about "What is tufting?", please click here.

Tufting is actually very simple

The tufting process is just six steps .

① Stretch the fabric over the frame

②Draw a design on the fabric

③ Punch the yarn with a tufting gun

④ Apply adhesive to the back

⑤ Dry thoroughly

⑥Finish the back and front and it's done!

Even if it's your first time, if you follow the steps in order,

It's a fun craft project where you can turn your own drawings into fluffy rugs .

Before you begin, prepare the environment

Tufting can also be done at home.

Before you get started, there are four things you should check:

1. Noise issue (similar to the volume of a hair dryer)

RUGMATAG's tufting gun is approximately 80dB .

Most people are surprised that it's quieter than they expected .

Daytime → No problems in most environments

Nighttime/early morning: It is recommended to avoid apartment buildings.

②Work space

What you need is

Space to set up the frame

・Projector throw distance

・A place to store yarn and tools

・An environment where it is okay for yarn scraps to fly around

You can easily work in a room of 6 to 8 tatami mats.

3. All you need is a stand to secure the frame.

Generally, it is fixed to the desk with a vise (clamp) .

If the desk is light and movable

・Place it against the wall

・Install earthquake-resistant gel mats

・Place weights

・Make pillars using 2x4 lumber and tension adjusters

etc. to stabilize it .

④ Secure drying space

After applying adhesive to the back,

・Summer: Half a day to a full day

・Winter: 1-2 days

It needs to be dried thoroughly.

It's fine as long as you have a balcony, hallway, or a well-ventilated room.

Tufting Tools List

▼ Minimum tools required (10 items)

tool	Purpose
Tufting Gun	A machine that spins wool into cloth
Tufting Frame	frame for stretching fabric
Tufting cloth	Special cloth for driving
Yarn (acrylic/wool, etc.)	Rug material
Rug adhesive	Secure the yarn so it doesn't come loose
Lining (mesh or backing cloth)	Used for finishing the back side
Carpet trimmer/scissors	For surface finishing
Adhesive spatula	Spread the adhesive evenly
Frame fixing clamp	Fix the frame to the desk
Design pens	Draw a design on the fabric

▼ Useful tools (you can gradually get them)

・Projector (useful for transferring designs) ・Trimmer guide (for a beautiful finish) ・Ball winder (for dividing cone-wound yarn into smaller pieces)・Maintenance oil (for guns/hair clippers)

If you're thinking , "It seems like it would be difficult to get all of this..." don't worry.

The starter set is a better deal than buying each item individually ! No mistakes!

▶ ︎Starter set that you can start using the day it arrives

For more details, please watch the video

Rug making process

STEP 1 | Stretch the fabric

If the fabric is loose, the finished product will be distorted, so the trick is to make sure it is taut.

STEP 2 | Draw the design

Either of the following is OK

・Transfer using a projector

・Draw directly freehand

* Don't forget to draw it in reverse !

STEP 3 | Knit the yarn

This is the most fun part of tufting. Three tips:

・Press firmly

- Align the needle with the direction of travel

- Move the gun at a constant speed

STEP 4 | Glue → Lining

Apply glue to prevent the yarn from coming loose and then attach the lining.

STEP 5 | Dry thoroughly

Half a day to two days depending on size and season .

STEP 6 | Finishing

Cut it out of the frame and smooth the surface with clippers to create a one-of-a-kind original rug!

If you want to get started right away, we recommend the starter set.

"I don't know which tool to choose... "

"I don't want to fail..."

The RUGMATAG starter set was born from the feedback from such beginners .

All necessary tools included

・Manual video included

・Support available via LINE

・10% off compared to purchasing individual items

▶︎Starter set list

Summary: Tufting is "manufacturing that anyone can do"

Tufting is

Gather the tools → Prepare the environment → Follow the steps

Anyone can get started with just these three things.

The moment the first piece was completed,

You'll probably feel like "it's so adorable I can't step on it..."

RUGMATAG will fully support you as you get started on your tufting journey!