U.S. Customers: Due to increased shipping costs for oversized parcels, starter kit pricing in the U.S. has been adjusted. We are actively working to secure more affordable XL shipping solutions.

🧶 The Ultimate Rug Tufting Starter Kit

Your complete, no-fuss introduction to professional rug tufting.

Created in collaboration with JAZZA and Chrystal Christie, The Ultimate Rug Tufting Starter Kit gives you everything you need to begin creating beautiful tufted rugs with confidence. Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced crafter, this kit provides the essential tools used by professional tufters worldwide.

🌟 What’s Included

• 2024 AK-V (AK-5) Tufting Gun
  Ultra-quiet, low-vibration tufting machine ideal for beginners and advanced artists. Produces smooth, consistent cut pile. (Loop pile can be achieved using our simple tutorial hack.)
• Tufting Frame
  1 yd × 1 yd (90 × 90 cm) oak tabletop frame.
• Primary Tufting Cloth
  1.1 yd × 2.2 yd (100 × 200 cm) of durable tufting cloth with double warp and weft — 70% polyester, 30% cotton.
• Secondary Rug Backing
  1.1 yd × 2.2 yd (100 × 200 cm) of thick, non-slip backing fabric for a professional, durable finish.
• Cotton Rug Binding
  Approximately 11 yd (10 m) of cotton twill binding to protect the most fragile part of your rug — the edges.
• Rosewood Carver
  Includes manual screw-on carving guide.
  Prefer working mainly with rug wool? Consider upgrading to the Heavy-Duty Carver for smoother sculpting and extra power.
• 3-Pack Threaders

🧩 Optional Add-Ons (Highly Recommended)

Complete your setup with a curated starter yarn bundle.

• Matte 100% Acrylic Rug Yarn (U.S. Only)
  6 cones — approximately 0.55 lb each (250 g equivalent)
  Colours: Red, Yellow, Cobalt Blue, Grassy Green, Black, White
  Use two strands at a time when tufting.

• EFFY Cotton Blend Tufting Yarn (All Regions)
  6 cones — 200 g each (approximately 0.44 lb each)
  Colours: Yellow, Poppy Red, True Blue, Shamrock, Black, Hot White
  Can be tufted using one strand at a time.

Yarn Production Notice: Yarn is a textile product and natural variations occur during manufacturing. Cone weights may fluctuate slightly (approximately ±5–10%) due to fibre density, humidity, and winding tension. This is standard within the textile industry and does not affect performance or quality. Pricing reflects the average batch yield, so customers are not financially disadvantaged by minor weight differences.

Colours may vary slightly between dye lots. We recommend purchasing enough yarn for your project at one time, as future stock cannot be guaranteed to match the same dye lot. Dye lot information is listed on each cone label.

📦 Items You’ll Need to Source Separately

• Latex Backing Glue (available from our NZ flagship store)
• Heavy-duty spray adhesive for secondary backing
• Glue gun for binding

🏆 Superior Quality You Can Trust

EFFY tufting machines are authentic models trusted globally since 2018. All machines include a conditional 6-month warranty and use upgraded, high-performance components for improved longevity and smoother performance.

Create stunning rugs with confidence.