Fandangles Finishing Instructions

Fandangles Finishing Instructions
Prepare to make the beaded tassel and assemble the
Fandangle. You will need the two finished stitched
pieces, one skein of floss for the tassel, two cotton pads,
heart bead, four assorted beads, beading needle, and
invisible thread (not included in kit). Suggested product
is Wonder Invisible Thread, item 820-978-0001).
Trim the two cotton squares to fit inside the Fandangle.
Using the invisible thread, sew half of the Fandangle
together by stitching along the buttonhole edge.
Tassel Making
Pull the end of the floss so one complete length is out (A). Separate the floss at the end to make space for
tying a knot around the floss (B). The ends of the thread become part of the tassel and can be trimmed if they
are too long. Use size #8 to create the top of the tassel. Tightly wind the thread around the floss skein
approximately three-fourths inch from the end. Wrap the end of the thread as you move towards the top of the
skein and then wrap tightly as you go back to the starting point. Place a needle on the end of the thread and
insert behind the wraps from bottom to top (C) and then back down again in a slightly different place so you
catch some of the wrapped threads (D). Snip off the end of the thread. Thread the floss into the beading
needle and go through the top center of the floss on top and then place the beads on the needle and pull
through (E).
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
Create the top loop by folding the floss and making a knot approximately 4 to 4 ½” down (F). This will be
hidden inside the Fandangle. Place the tassel inside the Fandangle as shown. Use invisible thread to finish
sewing the second half together. When sewing the top together, catch some of the floss hanger to secure in
place. Be sure the top bead is right up against the bottom of the buttonhole stitch.
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