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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 Shawl or Evening Wrap
View DecoratingStudio's
Beaded Fringe Collections
This is an incredible way to dress
up an evening dress or outfit. Instead of purchasing an expensive beaded shawl
or wrap, purchase a plain large scarf or shawl that is in a color that compliments
your outfit. Then select a beaded fringe that has complimentary colors as well.
Tips
- If you select a large rectangular scarf (for
example 17" x 60"), you should only add the beaded fringe to the
two 17" ends of the scarf, which would only require 1 yard of fringe.
- If you select a large triangular shape scarf,
measure the length of the two edges that will form the "v" at your
back and wrap around the front. These are the edges you will want to add the
fringe to. You will not want to add fringe to the top edge of the scarf that
will rest against your collar.
- Or, you can purchase a large square scarf
and apply the fringe to all 4 sides so that as you fold it into a triangle
to wrap over your shoulders, you will have 2 rows of beaded fringe cascading
into a "v" down your back.
- Definitely use acrylic beaded fringe, not glass beads for
this project!
How To Instructions
- Measure the length of the sides of the scarf that you will add the beaded
fringe to, add an extra 4" inches. This is how much fringe will be needed
for one shawl.
- Pin the satin ribbon of the fringe to the bottom side of the shawl, adjusting
the ribbon so that it is hidden when viewing the shawl from the right side.
There is no right side or wrong side to the beads; however, one side of the
ribbon may show threads, if so, place the "thread" or wrong side
of the ribbon against the wrong side of the scarf or shawl. This will give
you a nice satin ribbon edge on the back side of the hem, which will probably
show some when worn. It is usually easier to pin a section at a time (about
12"). By using thread in the same color as the shawl, stitch the satin
part of the ribbon to the underneath side of the shawl hem. This looks best
when done by hand. If you use a sewing machine, make sure that the foot around
the needle doesn't press down on any of the beads as it is moving and that
it is not bunching the fabric of the scarf.
- Leave ½" of extra ribbon loose at the beginning ribbon edge
when you begin to stitch, so that you can fold it under and stitch the ends
tucked inside the scarf and the fringes ribbon.
- Gently ease the satin ribbon around the corners of the shawl - unless you
are just doing the ends of a long rectangular scarf, and at the corners ,
make a small "v" pleat in the ribbon without cutting the ribbon.
- When you have gone all the way around the scarf turn under about ½"
of extra ribbon at the end, fold it under neatly to meet the beginning stitches
of the ribbon and stitch the ends tucked inside the shawl and the fringes
ribbon.
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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