https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/diy-mini-tassel-fringe • Posted by aprettyfix
Transform a basic fleece throw by adding this chic and simple DIY mini tassel fringe detail.
Transform a basic fleece throw by adding this chic and simple DIY mini tassel fringe detail.
Gather the following supplies: •a fleece blanket or throw •embroidery floss •scissors •threading needle
Part 1: Making Your Tassels You will be creating 4 mini tassels out of each bundle of embroidery. First, remove the paper rolls from the ends and lay out your floss. It should look something like this.
Cut the floss in two.
Separate 4 threads from each bundle.
Take one bundle and cut in half.
To create your mini tassel, you will need one of the small cut bundles and 2 of the long threads. Place one cut bundle on top of a long thread, creating a cross, leaving one long end and one short end. Tie a knot. Flip the bundle over and tie a second knot on the opposing side.
Tuck the small end against one side of the bundle.
Pinch the bundle together.
Place the other separated thread underneath the pinched bundle.
Tie a knot on one side, and then flip the bundle and tie a second knot.
To ensure that your knots do not unravel, tuck each strand into the middle of the tied bundle. Do this by inserting your needle into the interior and threading the needle with one of the loose ends.
Pull the needle through. Do the same for the second thread.
You should now have 2 long threads peeking out from under the tassel.
Now you are ready to snip the bottom fringe of the tassel, creating an even edge.
You’ve just created your first mini tassel!
Part 2: Attaching Your Tassels After you’ve created all your tassels, it’s time to begin attaching them to your throw. Space yours out according to your personal taste. Mine were spaced out a little over an inch apart.
First, thread the tail through your needle and feed through the bottom edge. I started from the back side of the throw.
Pull the needle through leaving just enough thread between the tassel ‘head’ and bottom edge of the throw so that the tassel will hang directly below (and not against the back side of the throw). Next, flip the back side of the throw down and push the needle through the top of the tassel ‘head.’ To ensure your tassel remains securely in place, repeat what you just did above by following the same path of the first loop.
Now you will need to create a finishing knot on the back. To make it as neat as possible, push the needle through the knot you have already created. Tighten and repeat one or two more times.
Snip the tail.
Give your first tassel a good tug to make sure you are satisfied with your knot before attaching the rest.
At this stage, you will want to sit back and relax. It will take a while to attach all your tassels. Even our cat Napoleon couldn’t stay awake long enough to see the finished product :) I attached the tassels along 2 opposing edges. For rectangular throws, the 2 shortest edges are best.
Once you are done, you now have a sweet little throw that is both practical and worth displaying :)
A storage basket or blanket storage ladder are also great places to show off your DIY mini tassel fringe!
This is a fun project that can add a little love to an old throw. Hope you give this one a try :)