DIY huge stacked ombre tassel

My tassel obsession is endless and I’m feeding my obsession with todays DIY huge stacked ombre tassel tutorial. You won’t believe how easy this little project actually is.

 

DIY huge stacked ombre tassel

Since I am on a blue kick lately I couldn’t resist the blue tones of the pretty embroidery thread. So let me show you what I bought and how I made it. I also have a quick video to fill in any blanks that weren’t covered in the few photos I have taken. Sometimes it’s just easier to see the hands move, am I right?

Supplies

embroidery thread | click HERE (I used DMC embroidery thread since it was cheaper)
sharp scissors | click HERE | (I like using hair cutting scissors for my craft projects)
a big upholstery needle | click HERE
a pretty key holder | click HERE
hair comb | click HERE

Optional: a stretchable decorative hair tie or bracelet.

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Secret tip, I used a fabric steamer to straighten out the thread before cutting the tassels. I have this one HERE and love it for all kinds of things. The thread isn’t straight when you unravel it because it was twisted but I’m sure you can find a different way to straighten it too.

Here are the colors I chose:

 

Make sure no cats are around when making this tassel 😉 They want to be more helpful than needed.

Step-by-step Instructions for my DIY huge stacked ombre tassel

You can watch my below video to see exactly what I did followed up with the few photos for a slower approach.

 

 

 

 

 

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The first step is where my favorite little shortcut comes into place.

No measuring and wrapping thread to make sure the tassels will all be the same size. Just use three purchased thread bunches and unravel them and  the tassels will all end up being the same size. All the measuring and looping has been done for you already

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Unravel the individual strands of embroidery thread and line them up.

Cut two pieces of thread and put them aside so you can use them later to tie off the tassel.

Fold the lined up pieces in half and tie in the middle as shown below.

Fold in half again.

 

Tie off the tassel head, straighten (with the steamer I mentioned in the above supply list) and comb the thread and then cut it straight at the bottom to get one even tassel.

Use the head of the strings to thread through the next tassel with the upholstery needle.

Before you begin, line up all your tassels by shades of color.

Then thread the top strings through the center of the next tassel and tie them at the top. Keep going until all tassels are stacked.

 

And you should end up with something like this:

At the end tie off the top of the tassel to the key ring and then thread the string back through the top of the tassel so you don’t end up with loose string. I finished the head of the tassel with a cheap elastic silver bracelet I had in my closet.

And voila… I love how the huge ombre stacked tassel looks on my purse.

By the way this is an old purse I bought at TJ Maxx years ago. But you can find a similar one HERE.

 

It sure is a statement piece.

But I also love it on my lamp when I’m not using that specific purse.

Look how pretty.

similar lamp HERE | throw HERE | similar pillow HERE | similar drum HERE | similar black lamp shades HERE | similar end table HERE |

 

 

You can apply this same tutorial to smaller scaled stacked tassels like the super cute earrings you see in stores and online right now. But if you make them you have to buy smaller and thinner thread and also measure again to make sure they are the same size. I’m talking about the below earrings. Love them.

 

 

Check out my other tassel ideas and tips below:

How to make a huge tassel for only $9 with dollar store supplies (click HERE).

 

How to make tassels from an old leather sofa (HERE).

How to make wool and quilting square tassels (HERE).

 

 

Is this something you might try to make? I hope you like it as much as I do.

Tschüß,