How to Embroider: Tassel Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial

Tassel Stitch

The tassel stitch creates a raised tuft of thread on the front of the fabric that is similar to a hanging tassel. It's a great stitch for creating flowers with dimension. Use this DIY video and step-by-step tutorial to learn how to embroider the tassel stitch.

What you'll need to create the tassel stitch:

• cotton fabric

• embroidery hoop

• embroidery thread

• embroidery needle

• embroidery scissors

Tassel Stitch Video

Tassel Stitch Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. The tassel stitch creates a raised tuft of thread on the front of the fabric similar to a flower bud. To start, make the tassel. Cut an arm’s length of thread. Fold the trad in half, then half again and again until the fold thread is about 1 inch in length.

2. Then thread a needle with the thread that will tac the tassel onto the fabric. Hold the 1 inch long folded thread on the front of the fabric. Bring the needle up front the back of the fabric just below the middle of the tassel thread. Make a short stitch over the tassel thread, tacking it to the front of the fabric.

3. Next, fold the two ends of the tassel towards together towards the top of the tassel. Then use the thread to make a stitch across the folded thread about ¼ inch from the bottom center.

4. Use stab stitches to tac the rest of the base of the tassel into place.

5. Once secured to the fabric, use satin stitches to cover up the base of the tassel. Start at one side and make a stitch across to the other side, repeating until the entire tassel base is covered.

6. Tie the covering thread to the back of the fabric. Now trim the tassel ends to your desired length.

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