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How-to: Velvet Ribbon Tassel

September 25, 2012 1 Comment

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Yesterday I shared some haute couture inspiration featuring tassels on purses, loafers, earrings and more. This project came about when I saw insanely expensive bags on fashion blogs last year and kept thinking every craft-addict’s catchphrase, “But I could totally make that.” When I found some excellent giraffe print velvet ribbon, I knew I had the perfect medium for making some fun tassels to spruce up my wardrobe.

How-to: Velvet Ribbon Tassel | HandsOccupied.com

The ribbon I used for this project is available through May Arts. To get your hands on this awesome ribbon, which also comes in other species prints, visit the May Arts website and search for  your zip code to find it at a store in your area.

Supplies

velvet ribbon

fabric scissors

aluminum flashing

tin snips (optional – see video for details)

straight pins

sewing needle

thread

key ring (optional)

Directions

How-to: Velvet Ribbon Tassel | HandsOccupied.com

The ribbon featured in this tutorial was provided by May Arts. 

Filed Under: DIY Style, How-to, Video Tutorials, Yarn Crafts Tagged With: accessories, animal print, diy, fashion, giraffe print, haute couture, How-to, may arts, ribbon, tassel, tutorial, velvet, video

About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a craft book author & content creator in love with primary colors & vintage vibes. She specializes in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macramé, and her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now!

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