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There's no such thing as too many tassels...
Tassels are such a simple way to use up your stash and quickly brighten up any project. They're also super on-trend and can be seen on everything, from cushions, throws to curtains and clothes.
Here's a quick simple way to create tassels...
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Step 1Cut a template using a small piece of cardboard (from a cereal box or cardboard package) into a rectangle measuring 3cm by 2.5cm.
1. Wrap the thread around the template along the 3cm length. Do this 50 times for a really fluffy tassel or 40 times. Cut the thread. -
Step 22. Using a new piece of thread, thread under the bunch of threads
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Step 3...and tie a knot, bringing it to the top of the template.
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Step 4Then bring the two tails of this thread down the sides to join the rest.
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Step 53. Carefully slide the bale of threads off the template and tie another piece of the thread around the top to create the ‘head’. Double knot to secure.
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Step 64. Take the tail of this thread and tidy it up by threading it under and into the tassel to join the rest.
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Step 75. Cut through all the loops of thread
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Step 86. Fan out and trim as necessary to make the tassel even
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Step 97. Add tassels to everything you own
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