How To Make Jute DIY Tassels

Do you love tassels, fringe, pom poms all that fun stuff that’s attached to pillows, throws and bedding? Well, I’m a huge fan and believe that anything looks better with a little embellishment!

Well, here is a super easy tutorial on how to make jute DIY tassels! You can use tassels in so many places around your home.

You can use any yarn or string to make tassels but I was wanting some with a rustic look! So for today’s project, I’m using jute string!

Where Do Tassels Go?

Adding a tassel to almost any home decor will add a decorative touch.

Here are a few suggestions that will have you getting out your yarn or twine.

• Pillow corners
• Corner’s of comforters, bedspreads, blankets, etc.
• Table Runners, Table clothes, napkins, napkin rings.
• Hang from door knobs, cabinet hardware, furniture drawer pulls, etc.
• Basket Handles
• Make a garland with tassels.
• Gift Packages

What Materials Can Be Used To Make Tassels?

There are several materials that you can use for tassels.

• Jute Twine
• Knitting Yarns in various weights
• Fabric Strips
• Leather Strips
• Lace
• Ribbon

First, when determining your material, consider where the tassel will go. When applying to delicate fabrics, you will want a light weight tassel.

For this project, I chose a heavy weight jute string however, the instructions will be the same regardless of materials used.

Jute Tassel

First, gather your jute twine and scissors to begin making your DIY Tassels.

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Measure For Tassel Size

Next, determine the length you would like your tassel to be. If you want a 6 inch tassel, then you will need to cut your jute string 12 inches long.

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Thickness of Tassel

In addition, you will need to determine how thick you want your tassel. The weight of your string will determine how many strands will be required to achieve your desired thickness! For this project I used 6 strands which once doubled, makes a tassel with 12 strands.

Now, cut an additional piece of jute string approximately the same length as your tassel strands. Then, bundle your tassel strands together with ends even, and fold in half.

Place your additional strand behind the tassel, close to the top as shown below.

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Wrap To Make Jute DIY Tassel

Begin wrapping the additional twine around your tassel loop while holding the jute strands securely. Once you have several loops around the tassel, tie the twine at the back of the tassel. Be sure that your knot is secure and that you still have a small amount of space at the top of the loop.

Trim ends

Finally, trim the ends of your tassel until they are even in length.

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Finished Tassel

I love using tassels in many different ways. In addition to adding them to pillows and table runners, I like to use them as accessories for bottles, door knobs, basket handles, etc. I also like to use tassels on gift packages. With Christmas right around the corner, I’ll be making a few extra for gift wrapping!

This tassel was added to the glass cloche when I shared Fall Cloche Inspiration.

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Adding a large DIY Tassel to a vintage amber bottle gives it a dressed up feel.

I love amber bottles for fall decorating and you might enjoy this tutorial on making Vintage Bottle Labels.

These DIY tassels were made for the hand painted table runners.

They were made with the same technique as above, however I use a light weight jute string.

They have 12 strands for each tassel and are 8 inches long.

You could add torn fabric DIY tassels to the hand painted table runners for another rustic design.

DIY Tassel Garland

This torn ticking fabric garland is so fun for the holidays. You will see there are a few changes to the tutorial in order to add the wooden bead. This is another project that can be used in so many ways.

Change the fabric and you can use this technique for every season.

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Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed this simple tutorial and I look forward to sharing my next adventure with you.

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