|
Sewing
Tutorial:
How To Make Basic Tassels
Medieval tassels are everywhere!
You need them especially for pouches and cushions!
This is a very quick look at how to do tassels. There are a
lot of video tutorials online, so I won't be duplicating them.
This tutorial is to share how to make them using a very basic
technique. Your tassel with vary depending on what you use-
silk for fine tassels, wool for fat, fluffy tassels. The more
you use, the fatter your tassel will be, so take that into account
before you start.
 |
What
you need:
You will need
- some thread; wool or silk or linen or I'm using stranded
embroidery cotton here.
- scissors
- your fingers to wrap the thread around. You may use a piece
of cardboard if you wish, but fingers are just as good.
Okay, let's get started! |
 |
Step
1
Wrap the thread around your fingers. I went 15 times around
my fingers for this example. You'll more or less depending
on your thread and the type of tassel you are making.
|
 |
Step
2
Once you've done that, slide it off your fingers and just
poke one finger through the top like this.
This is where you will tie your tassel top so you can attach
it to things. |
 |
Step
3
Cut enough thread to make a double cord.
Make sure it's long enough for you to sew it onto your cushion
or pouch. This usually involves a little knot tying on the
inside, so you need thread to do that! |
 |
Step
4
Tie the top in a double knot like this.
Keep the rest of the cord away from the rest of the loop which
is your future tassel body. |
 |
Step
5
Cut another piece of thread, just a single not a double piece
this time.
Wrap it just below the knot and pull it tight where the arrow
is in the picture. Double knot it for durability. |
 |
Step 6.
Snip the bottom ends in a straight line.
For extra tasselly fluffiness, comb the tassel or unwind
some of the strands.
Remember, many medieval
tassels are cut short, not long. Some have decorative tops
on them, but we aren't doing that today.
|
 |
Finished!
You have a tassel!
Obviously, you'll need more than just one, so you're all skilled
up to make lots!
Happy sewing!
|
Copyright
© Rosalie Gilbert
All text & photographs within this site are the property of
Rosalie Gilbert unless stated.
Art & artifact images remain the property of the owner.
Images and text may not be copied and used without permission.
|
