Tassel placemats are so easy to make from drab placemats. I love re-styling simple things for our home. It usually comes in the form of spray paint but this time, embroidery thread was the material! I recently did this to my happy yellow lamp and had been wanting to use my thread to make something else happier! I found two plain-Jane placemats that I had bought forever ago and thought they’d be perfect to spruce up with my thread.
I’d seen this idea on Design Sponge a year ago and I’m not sure why I didn’t make these sooner because they’re super fun! I wanted to make mine a bit more bold so I used brighter thread and made my tassels larger. The first step was to choose my thread colors. I used a full spool of thread for each tassel.
Easy DIY Tassel Placemats
I used my phone as a template for the length of the tassels. I wrapped almost the entire spool around my phone, leaving only enough to wrap the top of the tassel (around 4 inches.) This is not an exact measurement. Like all diy projects, just do what size you think will look best. If it doesn’t look how you envisioned it to look, just make a new one. ๐
I followed this tutorial to finish each tassel and began sewing them onto the placemats. I had no specific way to sew the tassels on other than that I wanted them to be secure enough to not fall off after a few uses. It looks quite haphazard from the back but it’s not very noticeable from the front. If I were going to do this project again, I would have bought an embroidery needle to attach the tassels using the same thread.
I sewed 4 tassels per side (16 tassels total) but you could do as many as you like. I think they turned out very festive! They’d be perfect for a Cinco de Mayo party or deck BBQ!
On a scale of simplicity I’d give this project a 2 out of 10. For me, it was free because I had all materials on hand but this project would be an inexpensive way to make plain placemats happier! I also made a few tassels as bookmarks and to put on my keyfab that make me smile to use them. ๐ Has anyone made tassels for any of their projects before? Any suggestions on how I could have made the attachment cleaner looking? I’m sure no one would notice if I didn’t point it out but I always see those kind of ‘flaws.’ Now I need to go get some Mexican for dinner tonight since I have these set out!
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Jenny says
These are so fun a pond colorful and would be the perfection addition to our patio decor. They look easy enough that even I could figure it out. Beautiful job, Shelly.
Shelly says
You could easily make these Jenny! I wanna see a picture when you get them finished! You’ll have to plan a get together too!
Megan Walker says
Oh so cute project, Shelly! I also love your phone case : )
Shelly says
Thanks Megan! It was an awesome Etsy find. ๐
Ana LOve Craft says
Hi Shelly, this is super cute! Lovely idea! I must try it! Thanks for sharing!
Would love to have you visit my blog sometime ๐
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Shelly says
I’m glad you liked it Ana! It’s super easy! I hope you give it a try ๐
Danielle says
This is such a neat, simple project! I’d love for you to link it up to my Feature Friday Link Party ๐
http://www.blissfulanddomestic.com/2014/06/feature-friday-linky-party.html
Danielle @ Blissful & Domestic
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Jenna @ A Savory Feast says
I’m loving how colorful these are! What a great idea. Thanks for sharing with Hump Day Happenings.
April @ illistyle says
Oh goodness! LOVE LOVE LOVE! These are too cute. I want to tassel all the things. No place mat in my home is safe after reading this tutorial. If you are looking for a place to link-up this cuteness, I would love to have you over at The Caffeinated Crafters Link Party! http://www.illistyle.com/link-parties/caffeinated-crafters-link-party-2/
Shelly says
You should totally just tassel everything in your home…it’d be A-MAZING! hahah! Thanks for the invite to link up!
Ushmana says
Hi Shelly!
The little tassels looks so cute and vibrant! The idea is quite innovative and yes inexpensive! The little things make tremendous differences! This DIY is so blissful. I will give my best shot at this too!
keep posting!xx
Shelly says
I’d love to see if you make a set! I think they’re so fun for a family birthday or deck party!
Emma Clayton says
I like your idea because it’s simple and as you said theyโre really super fun. Maybe I will try to decorate the lamp in kid’s bedroom xox
Shelly says
What a great idea! They could even pick out the colors of tape!
Macs says
What a colorful and great idea being featured. I love this article. And im sure this a fun and enjoyablle project for the family wherein girls and dominant. LOL
Shelly says
Very true! ๐