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Begin by ironing the interfacing to
the grosgrain ribbon.
Attach beading thread to the lower left
corner of the ribbon and attach your first fringe. End this fringe
with a large accent bead or crystal.
Add additional fringes about a seed
bead width apart on the ribbon, keeping these fringes shorter
that the first fringe so the accent bead will show when the tassle
is complete. You may add as many fringes as you like, but keep
the final length of the ribbon between 4 and 6 inches.
Whip stitch seed beads closely together
to the top edge of the ribbon.
Fold the satin ribbon over and sew the
two edges to the inside of the grosgrain ribbon where shown on
the diagram with an X. This will be the hanger.
Roll the ribbon tightly, beginning at
the X, and sew the edge to keep it together. You may either keep
the top edge level or let it spiral slightly for a domed effect.
Add another layer or layers of fringe
to the lower edge of the ribbon if you like. Keep these layers
shorter than the first layer of fringes. This is where you really
get to play!
After you have added all the
fringe you like, couch seed beads to the outside of the ribbon
roll to cover.
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