Tuto : Macramé leaf decoration

Step by step, we'll show you how to make a pretty macramé decoration!

The equipment

Special macramé rope that can be split in two
The cutting sheet template
A support on which to fix your macramé so that it doesn't move while you're making it, and a suitable fastener (drawing pin, pliers, etc.).
A pair of scissors
A rule
A comb
Spray glue or fabric stiffener
A metal or wooden circle between 25 and 35cm in diameter
Pearls

To make 1 macramé sheet, you will need a long 40cm thread, 22 20cm threads and 12 15cm threads.
Attach the long wire, folded in 2, to your support. Take a 20cm wire, fold it in 2 and pass the loop under the vertical wires. Fold a 2nd wire in 2 and pass it through as shown in photo 4. Tighten the resulting knot and push it upwards.
Repeat these last 3 steps until the end of the threads, either by alerting the orientation of the 1^st loop: once it comes from the left, once from the right; or by dragging the 1^st loop always to the same side.

Once you've made your sheet, paint the fringes on each side to split your cotton rope. Work gradually from the outside in.

To stiffen your sheet, you can use a spray adhesive or a fabric stiffener, please refer to the instructions for your product.
Apply the template to the sheet and using a pair of scissors, cut the threads that protrude from it.

Now it's time for composition. To attach the leaves to the circle, you can take a piece of string about 20cm long, fold it in 2, pass the loop under the circle and bring the 2 ends of the string into the loop. You can thread wooden beads through too and finally, slip the 2 strands through the little loop at the top of the leaf and tie a knot at the back.
Do not hesitate to vary the size of your leaves for a pretty composition.

Time: about 2 hours

Cost: 20€ depending on your equipment

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