Turn scraps of trims, leftover ribbons, and bits of yarn into a fringy decorator DIY tassel. Tassels are trendy and can be used in so many ways. Make a DIY tassel for a curtain tieback, use one as a keychain, or hang one from a doorknob. Or just tie it on your agenda book!
How To Make An Easy DIY Tassel
Materials & Tools
Scraps of ribbon, trim, and yarn, approx. 50 strands (14″ long)
Seed beads (enough to thread 6”)
Sewing needle
Thread to match the seed beads
Scissors
Key ring
Steps
1. Lay all the trims down together and line up the ends.
2. Fold the trims in half and slide one piece of ribbon through the fold. Pull the ends of the ribbon up around the trims and tie.
3. Tie another piece of ribbon around the folded trims about 1” from the top to create a ball look. Let the ends hang down as part of the tassel.
4. Cut the bottom of tassel and trim to make the ends loosely even.
5. To embellish the top, feed the beads onto a threaded needle until you have enough strung beads to wrap around the tassel three times.
6. Feed the needle all the way through the tassel where it is tied and wrap the beads around the tassel three times. Tack the beaded strand in place by feeding the needle over each wrap and through the tassel.
7. Tie the tassel onto a key ring with a cow-hitch knot.
So easy and so pretty! What would you do with this tassel?
Jennifer & Kitty
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Thanks for posting this. I’ve recently been thinking I should start purging my craft stash, but this project will use up a lot of what I have! Great idea!
Thanks Cynthia. We love thinking of ways to use our scraps. Too hard to throw them away!
Jennifer & Kitty
I made something like this out of left over ribbons, beads, leather, etc. and hung it around my walking cane. Now that I have seen yours, I am going to make one like that to hang on my new walker. Thanks for ideas.
Hi Sandy, Isn’t this a fun way to play with leftover trims and things! Sounds perfect for your new walker.
Stay safe!
J&K
Love this idea! I have tubs of yarns and trims!
Thanks Robyn. It’s a really fun way to use scraps!
Jennifer & Kitty
Love, Love Love the Decorator Tassel.
Can’t Wait to Make My Own,
I’ve Been Collecting Items to Make Many.
Thanks So Much for Sharing
Sandi
Yay! So glad you like it! Sounds like a good project for you!
Cheers,
Jennifer & Kitty
Hi Y’all,
Well y’all, it’s been 3 years and here I am again!
Love Y’all’s Tassels
Take Care
Hi Sandi!!
Nice to hear from you again! Glad you love the tassels. We think they’re so fun!
Cheers,
Jennifer & Kitty
Your colors are gorgeous and dir cations precise
Thanks Connie!
Love your tassels going to make them..
Yay! We think they’re so fun!
J&K
Don’t the ends of the fabric fray?
Great question Lois. Some of the ribbons might fray but that just adds to the tassel look! You can hit the cut ends with Fray Check if you want to prevent them fraying though.
Cheers,
Jennifer & Kitty
Oh boy I just found this craft! Perfect for stay at home Coronavirus project. Searching for scraps right now!!! Thank you! Much appreciated!
Isn’t this fun!? We made a bunch! Glad you like it!
J&K
Very pretty…got a few door knobs that need this treat..thanku ?
I love this tassel. I would maybe hang it from a choker. It’s beautiful!! Thank you for the tutorial.
Thanks Belle. What a fun idea!
J&K
How do you keep the fabric from going limp?
Hi Beryl, What project are you referring to?
J&K