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Beaded
Fringe Main Project Page
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Click on a Beaded Fringe Project/Craft name below
for easy instructions on how to start your beaded trim project:
Tablecloths
/ Pillows
/ Sheers
/ Cornice
Boards / Valances
/ Sachets
/ Nightlight
/ Placemats
/ Lampshades
/ Ottoman
/ Bench
/ Planters
/ Bedspread
or Duvet / Throw
/ Shower
Curtain / Vanity
bottle /
Guest & Hand towels / Shelves
/ Door
Frames / Hammocks
/
Patio Umbrellas / Shawl
or Evening Wrap / Bathing
suit / Skirt
or Dress / Capri's
or Pants / Ankle
Bracelet /
Barrettes / Boots
/ Back Pack
/ Beach
Hat
General Tips When
Using Beaded Fringe Trim On Your Projects
Create A Beaded Fringe Place Mats
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Beaded Fringe Collections
Dress up your Placemats and create a fantastic table setting
by adding beaded fringe to the edges of your Placemats. Depending on the
thickness of the material the placemat is made of, you can either stitch or
glue the fringe on. There are directions for both below. However,
keep in mind that if the placemat edge is rigid, the glue will work great. If
the placemat is made of a pliable material or fabric,
you will want to stitch the fringe on.
Tips
- When adding beaded fringe to placemats, its best if the fringe is fairly
short, similar to our Drop Bead Beaded Fringe. Long beads tend to get in the
way of the utensils.
- Beaded fringe looks great on most placemats from expensive damask to casual
woven bamboo.
- Definitely use acrylic beaded fringe, not glass beads for
this project!
How To Instructions for Sewing the Trim On Placemats
- Measure the length of one side of a placemat, add an inch, and then multiply
by 2. This is how much fringe will be needed for one placemat. Then multiply
by how many placemats you are going to decorate with fringe. Typical standard
sizes of placemats are 12" x 18" or 14" x 20", but be
sure to measure yours.
- Cut the ribbon on the fringe about 1" longer than you actually need
for each side of the placemat. If the placemat is made of thin to medium thickness
material, it will be best to stitch the fringe onto the edge of the placemats.
If the placemat is woven bamboo or a solid edge such as vinyl or leather,
you can apply it with a non-toxic waterproof glue. Make sure that the glue
dries clear.
- If you are going to stitch the fringe onto the edge, gently pin the ribbon
or cloth tape of the fringe to the edge of the wrong side of the placemats,
adjusting the placement of the ribbon so that it is hidden when the placemat
is placed right side up on the table. Leave ½" of extra ribbon
at the top edge and the bottom edge of the placemat so that you can fold it
under and stitch the ends tucked inside the placemat and the fringes ribbon.
How To Instructions for Gluing the Trim On Placemats
- If you are going to glue the fringe to the edges, then first lay the ribbon
or tape part of the fringe onto the back side edge of the placemat (where
you will attach it), then take a pencil and lightly mark on the backside of
the placemat how wide the ribbon or tape of the fringe is. Remove the fringe
and apply a small amount of glue to the wrong side of the placemat edge making
sure to get the very outside edge, as well as the inside edge of where the
ribbon or tape will be.
- Lay the ribbon of the fringe (If it has a right side, place the right side
of the ribbon facing you, with the wrong side towards the placemat) against
the glue making sure that the ribbon will not be viewed from the other side.
Leave ½" of extra ribbon at the top edge and the bottom edge of
the placemat.
- While the glue is still wet, gently lift each end and fold under about ½"
so that the end of the ribbon and the end of the placemat are even. Apply
a small amount of glue to the inside of the fold where the ribbon will fold
over the ribbon. Tuck the cut edge of the fold between the ribbon and the
placemat. Apply one more dab of glue underneath the edge of the folded ribbon
where it will adhere to the placemat to make sure that it is secure.
- Carefully insert a straight pin into each folded end of the fringe, making
sure that the fringe is still straight on the placemat. Leave the pin in until
the glue has dried.
General Tips When Using Beaded Fringe Trim
On Your Projects
- Some beaded fringe is made of acrylic and some of glass.
The new acrylic beaded fringes have the sparkle of glass without the weight
or the worry of breakage. Either is fine, however, some applications should
definitely use acrylic beads due to the danger of breakage with glass beads.
All of DecoratingStudio.com beaded fringe is made of a high quality, crystal
clear acrylic.
- Often, the stated length of beaded fringe will include the
tape or ribbon at the top. If length is critical, double check to see if the
ribbon is included in the length dimension or not. All of Decorating Studio's
stated beaded fringe lengths include the top ribbon or tape in the dimension.
 There
are no right sides or wrong sides as far as the beaded part of beaded fringe
goes; however sometimes, one side of the ribbon or tape holding the beads,
may show the threads that are holding the beads to the ribbon. If the ribbon
or tape part of your fringe has threads showing on one side, you should attach
it to your projects so that the threads are down, hidden from view.
- If you are applying your beaded fringe to an object with
glue, use a non-toxic, craft glue that dries clear and flexible. We recommend
Aleene's Original Tacky Glue. You may want to secure the ribbon or
tape to the item with straight pens until the glue dries to assure that the
fringe doesn't slip out of place while drying.
- When applying beaded fringe with glue, it is helpful to first
lay the ribbon or tape trim of the fringe on the item on which you are gluing
it, then take a pencil and lightly mark the width of the ribbon on the item.
This will assure that you have covered the area where the ribbon or tape will
be with enough glue to secure the ribbon or tapes edges.
- When you are attaching beaded trim to an object that will
get wet or requires washing, generally you will want to stitch the ribbon
on instead of gluing, however, if you are attaching it to a glass or hard
object that will get wet, use a suitable clear waterproof glue. These types
of glues are often toxic, so use carefully and never on eating utensils.
- If you are attaching your beaded trim with a sewing machine,
make sure that the beads are clear of the foot pedal, to eliminate breakage.
- Most beaded fringe has a decorative ribbon at the top, to
which the beads are attached. In most cases, the ribbon is attractive enough
to show. If you want another type of trim over the ribbon, you can easily
attach a more decorative ribbon, braid or gimp over the beaded fringes' ribbon
once you complete attaching the fringe.
- Never leave the ribbon or tape edge of the fringe exposed.
Always allow a little extra so that you can turn the edge into a fold and
secure with glue or thread.
- When measuring a round or oval object to determine how much
fringe will be needed for a project (such as a lampshade edge), it is helpful
to use a cloth tape measure and straight pins to secure it in place as you
are measuring.
- While working on your project, if you find that midway through
your beaded fringe one of the fringes is missing, cut one beaded fringe from
the edge (with the ribbon or tape at the top) and sew it to the fringe area
that is missing the beads.
View
Decorating Studio's Beaded Fringe Collections
Click on the Project/Craft
name below for instructions on how to make:
Tablecloths
with Beaded Fringe / Pillows
with Beaded Fringe / Sheers
with Beaded Fringe / Cornice
Boards with Beaded Fringe / Valances
with Beaded Fringe / Sachets
with Beaded Fringe /
Nightlight with Beaded Fringe / Placemats
with Beaded Fringe / Lampshades
with Beaded Fringe / Ottoman
with Beaded Fringe / Bench
with Beaded Fringe / Planters
with Beaded Fringe / Bedspread
or Duvet with Beaded Fringe / Throw
with Beaded Fringe /
Shower Curtain with Beaded Fringe / Vanity
bottle with Beaded Fringe /
Guest & Hand towels with Beaded Fringe / Shelves
with Beaded Fringe / Door
Frames with Beaded Fringe / Hammocks
with Beaded Fringe /
Patio Umbrellas with Beaded Fringe / Shawl
or Evening Wrap with Beaded Fringe / Bathing
suit with Beaded Fringe / Skirt
or Dress with Beaded Fringe / Capri's
or Pants with Beaded Fringe / Ankle
Bracelet with Beaded Fringe /
Barrettes with Beaded Fringe / Boots
with Beaded Fringe / Back
Pack with Beaded Fringe / Beach
Hat with Beaded Fringe
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Fringe Main Project Page
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