She Transforms Leftover Embroidery Floss Into The Most Stylish Tassel Necklace

As anyone who loves fashion can attest, it's hard to not be a jewelry lover.

We all know that it's OK to splurge sometimes, but what if there was a way to be thrifty and trendy all at once? Spoiler alert: There is!

If you've seen people rocking tassel chain necklaces, you've probably noticed they're the perfect accessory to transform a boring "jeans and T-shirt" look into a polished "jeans and T-shirt" look.

Now, thanks to this incredibly easy tutorial, you're only a few minutes away from being the proud owner of your very own DIY tassel chain necklace. This handmade necklace is perfect for dressing up even the most basic of outfits.

You can easily mix and match to create your very own style. Make it unique, make it yours!

Check out the step-by-step tutorial below to see exactly how to make a tassel chain necklace.

1. Gather Your Materials

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For this project, you'll need:

  • Embroidery floss
  • Multicolor beads (6mm, or any size of your choosing)
  • Beading wire or cord
  • Manila folder or small piece of cardboard
  • Scissors
  • Pencil

2. Cut Manila Folder And Fold In Half To Desired Tassel Length

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3. Wrap Embroidery Floss Around The Folded Square

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4. When You Have Your Desired Thickness, Loop Thread Through And Make A Knot

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5. Transfer Embroidery Floss Over To A Pencil

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6. Tie A Knot Around The Thread To Create The "Bubble" On Top

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7. Cut The Loop At The Bottom To Create The Tassel Fringe

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8. Cut Wire To Desired Length And String Half The Beads

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9. Add In Tassel At The Center Point, Then String More Beads

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10. Tie Off The Wire And Enjoy Your Necklace

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