How to Make Curtain Tiebacks - South House Designs

How to make curtain tiebacks

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Curtain tiebacks with tassels

A bit boho.A nod to macrame.I share how to make curtain tiebacks that add a touch of style to your decor.

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We needed tie backs for our patio curtain panels, so they had to be fun + casual.

And of course, bring style, right?

Right behind this brick screen is our “tool shed” [who wants shelter, when you can have a shack?} I recently added a striped canopy to earn that name.

And curtain panels are held back to frame a wardrobe with newly added plaid accents.

So those bold stripes and throws stoked my desire for twisted stripes...and who doesn't love pom poms?

Where to start? This is where I started!

One day at my local Dollar Tree, these spools of nautical rope jumped off the shelf. It's so rare to find rope of such great quality - color, weight, body, etc.

And for a dollar!!! You can find them right here! (And wouldn't it be fun to make a big piece of macrame with them?)

I thought this rope would be perfect for making a nice tie-down for that little corner of the patio. A corner that was long overdue for some "gussy-upping". A simple ribbon was fine, but I wanted something special, but still relaxed.

But I didn't want it all natural. As I was playing around with the cabana stripes and plaid accents, I dyed one of the strings.

Yeah, I don't think I've ever dyed anything before. I've always found it very intimidating.

But, I did it! And guess what. It was so easy! I wrote an article to show you all the steps to make it an easy win!

That's all you need to make curtain tie strings with tassels

Cotton rope in two (or three) colors of your choice Tape (nothing fancy, I used painter's tape and tape, whichever was on hand at the time) Scissors Brush, pencil or dowel

Now let's talk about terms:

The Nautical ROPE I started with is actually three strands made up of many threads/yarns/fibers twisted together. Throughout:

ROPE refers to a twisted end product - either the rope you bought and take apart, or the finished rope you make. STRAND refers to a bundle of fibers that you separate from a larger bundle and then do something with it or with it

Step 1) Prepare the strands for the twist

Cut a 3" length of each color of rope. Then unscrew that rope into its original three strands. Glue each end of those strands together.

Step 2) Make your new twisted rope

Have a pencil or something similar handy With a slipknot, tie one end of each color together Hold one end steady, use a partner, or here I used a chair leg With even tension on both (or all three) strands, twist in one directionTwist and twistAnd twist some more, and some more, to get it really snug and tightHold the end firmly, gently push the pencil against the midpoint (the eyeball) and slowly release the tension the rope and it will roll up on itself

For you to better visualize this, below is a short video of the process. It's really a lot of fun and can be used for so many other craft projects. Thick and thin. handbag handles, wall hangings, macrame projects, etc.

Step 3) Make your rope loop

Untie the slipknot and tape around the four (or six) strands in one tight bundle At the point where your rope has folded over itself, form a loop of two strands Pull the four (or six) strands through the loop to beyond the taped package

Step 4) Finish the rope curtain tie loop

From your choice of colors, cut 12 inches from the original cord Unroll it for a single strand Unroll that single strand for a smaller section, set it aside but keep it handy Remove the tape you added in the last step Hold all your lengths together, fold them over With the small 12 inch bundle of fibers set aside, leave 3 inches extended and wrap the remaining 9 inches very tightly around the bundle of strands and the twisted rope several times Tie with the 3 inch extension. Cut this knot Cut the extension lengths from each of your twisted strands

And just to be on the safe side, add a dollop of white glue to the knot and where you cut it all off. You can turn it around and it'll be at the back of your bow.

Don't let these last pictures get you down. Yes, I added my pom poms before I finished the curls. That's how they've always lived in my head. As I was writing I decided that some might want to make these macrame inspired curtain tiebacks without tassels.

Step 5) Prepare your strands

From the remaining 36 inch strands, pull out a small bundle of individual fibers and set aside Cut a 12 inch length of the original cord and pull the remaining 12 inch pieces from Step 4 of the strands you want for your tassels Gently separate the strands into smaller fiber bundles (I had 8-10 "threads" in each of my bundles) Lay the strands next to each other alternating colors When you have enough for your tassel, scrunch them together in the middle Optionally twist the center a little to mix the colors Fold this bundle over the bottom of the twisted rope loop

Step 6) Make the pom pom

Take the long, small bundle you have set aside and hold it next to your folded glans with one end slightly longer than your glans Hold your folded glans and this bundle under the twisted cord loop Wrap the long end of the separate bundle around all the pieces three or four times, then tie that long end and the original short end at the back of your pom-pom Tuck the ends into the pom-pom If they want to stick out, just cut them

Another decision!

To cut or not to cut?

As you can see, I took the halfway route - a moderate at heart.

Come to think of it, I've always preferred my stylist to cut and then go back and do that magic with the scissors where they make the fresh cut look a little lived in, not completely blunt anymore.

Back to the topic at hand: Aren't they the cutest! and such an easy decorative touch. If you can't find the right color of pom poms to add to your new pillows, make them! brightly colored and custom, do it. Now you have the tools for even more creative fun. So I encourage you not to be intimidated by death like I have been for so many years. You can bet that there is a lot of my death around the corner for me.

Please let me know about your plans. I look forward to seeing how they evolve. Let me know. Any questions? I'm here!

To hang I use a lockable tumbler hook.And then slide all the rope through the hook.Then just thread the end of your curtain through the tie back and adjust the pleats as desired.

This is just one part of our patio corner makeover. There are five easy projects all together, you can check out an overview here.

And here's how to hang those fabulous outdoor sheers WITHOUT expensive expensive rods!

And for more decorating fun. Check out these FOUR cabana stripe pillows I made from ONE $5 table runner!

Thank you so much for being a soldier and reading everything so far! You are the best! I appreciate you being here. Please leave me a note in the comment section. would you like me to share?

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