What Meegan Makes

vintage style, cottage living, home cooking

  • Home
  • Contact for Collaborations
  • Privacy Policy and Disclosure
  • Furniture Makeovers
  • 10 DIY Seasonal Banners
  • 15 Creative Spring Crafts

Easy DIY String Fringe Tutorial

April 10, 2019 By Meegan 14 Comments

Well, well! We finally moved into our new place almost two weeks ago. But, time has flown by me without even a blink. The day after we moved in, I was HIT by the flu. I mean, it rocked my boat. Feverish, nausea, sleeping continually. I haven’t been that sick in years. It took me about ten days before I could even walk outside to see our new surroundings. Whew! I am glad my husband didn’t get it, and I hope you don’t get it either! But, while I was lying around, I thought about decorating our new home. I thought about the style I want to create, the colors and crafts to make our home fresh. One thing that I did was to make an Easy DIY String Fringe Tutorial.

I could see it i my mind before I even made it. I knew I had the string and all I would need would be a few other components to make an Easy DIY String Fringe Tutorial.

It is really simple and super easy to make. You can use it for party decorations, Boho style decor, adding some flair to your vintage pieces or even as a garland for a mantel.

This is what you will need:

20 yards-3 Ply Cotton Bakers Twine

Strong Scissors

Ruler

To prepare:

*Cut 1 string long enough to go around a jar neck (like I did) PLUS 5 inches, for tying to the jar. OR a length that you prefer.

*Measure 8 inch lengths for fringe. I used 65-8 inch pieces for around my jar top.

 

Lay out your MAIN string length. Place an 8 inch string (folded in half) under the main string, making sure the ends are even.

Place the OVER the main string, then through the top loop.

Pull as tight or as loose as YOU like. The more tight, the more 8 inch length strings you will need. So, as with the looser, the least amount of string. Does that make sense?

You can crowd them very close or as far as YOU like. Once again, this is what you will like for decorating or accessorizing.

I made my Easy DIY String Fringe in a few hours while watching a movie. I think cutting ALL the 8 inch pieces would be a faster way to create this fringe. Although, I did about 20 at a time, not being real sure how many I would need.

Once I was done adding all 65-8 inch strings, I tied my string fringe around my vintage jar in a small bow. A  simple square knot would work, as well.

You can see that each string length varies. It’s because it is cotton string and can stretch, if pulled.

If you want, you can trim the fringe to all be the same length or even into a wavy pattern. I like the various lengths and kind of dis-shoveled Boho style.

I think it kind of looks like a lion’s mane and my husband thinks a hula skirt. Either way, I love it and can’t wait to make more!



As it is the second Wednesday of the month, it is time for the Thrifty Style Team Projects!

This month we have all new thrifty projects and ideas for Spring. Along with a few more contributors for you to follow and enjoy.

Clink on each link below to see all of the creative ideas from the Thrifty Style Team…

Easy DIY String Fringe Tutorial by What Meegan Makes (me)

How to Create an Inexpensive Plate Wall done by Creekline House

Easter Egg Craft Ideas designed by DIY Beautify

Dollar Store Spring Centerpiece created by The How To Home

Vintage Linen Uses and Care Tips from I Should Bee Mopping The Floor

DIY Mason Jar Chandelier made by Hearth and Vine

Quick and Easy Embroidery Hoop Easter Wreath crafted by Homeroad

Thrifted Prayer Basket with Printable Prayer Slips handcrafted from Salvage Sister and Mister

Thrifty Spring Foyer designed by Redhead Can Decorate

Thrifty and Stylish Bathroom Refresh from Duke Farm Manor

Route 66 Drink Tote made by Bliss Ranch

Simple Thrift Store Shelf Makeover done by The DIY Village

Cottage Style Magazine Rack designed by Cottage At The Crossroads

Painted Shelf Makeover by Two Bees In a Pod

Thank you for joining me today! I hope you will be back soon for even more home decor, crafts and recipes from me to you…


Filed Under: crafting, DIY, Thrifty Style Team Tagged With: crafting, crafts, DIY, Spring

Comments

  1. Bliss says

    April 10, 2019 at 6:31 AM

    I’m on the hula skirt team, and it makes me think I want to make one to wear around the house. Glad you are feeling better and didn’t share the flu! Pinned. (And just kidding about wearing one but that would be funny!)

    Reply
  2. Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod says

    April 10, 2019 at 6:58 AM

    Meegan – not only is your fringe beautiful, it is giving us dreams of a Polynesian themed party. Love how you put the fringe on an aqua Mason jar. So creative!

    Reply
  3. Mary Beth says

    April 10, 2019 at 7:59 AM

    Meegan, this is just the cutest! I am going to save this idea and hopefully make a few of these fringes for my mason jars to use while entertaining this summer. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

    Reply
  4. Patti says

    April 10, 2019 at 8:04 AM

    Meegan, glad to see that you are feeling better. I’ve only had the flu once and it can really knock the life out of you. You fringe is so cute and festive looking. It also reminds me of this long fringe I bought a long time ago to create a pretty Christmas ornament. I can never find that long fringe anymore in the stores. But, wait, you just showed me how to make my own. Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Susan Homeroad Stevenson says

    April 10, 2019 at 11:22 AM

    And who couldn’t use a little fringe on everything? This girl that grew up in the 70’s is a big fan of fringe xo

    Reply
  6. Courtenay @ The Creek Line House says

    April 10, 2019 at 11:42 AM

    Love this simple idea! I can definitely see this looking perfect on a table on my deck this summer!

    Reply
  7. Kristi Dominguez says

    April 10, 2019 at 12:06 PM

    I LOVE this idea! I’m going to have one all all the jars at my house, lol! You always have such fun and creative ideas, Meegan! It’s so great getting to team up with you! xoxo

    Reply
  8. cindy says

    April 10, 2019 at 3:21 PM

    Meegan, first of all, I’m glad you’re feeling better! Congrats on the move, how exciting! And I’m loving this sweet little project…reminds me of a hula skirt ;)

    Reply
  9. Deborah Sommerlot says

    April 12, 2019 at 8:21 AM

    Congrats on your move and this is so cute!

    Reply
  10. Jane says

    April 14, 2019 at 6:48 PM

    I’m glad to know that you’re feeling better and getting settled in your new place. This is such a fun project! I’m thinking that this would be so cute with a candle down inside. Your clear photos make it easy to understand how to make the fringe!

    Reply
  11. Kerryanne says

    May 1, 2019 at 11:57 PM

    So happy to hear you are feeling better now Meegan. I guess the timing couldn’t have been worse with moving and unpacking at the new house.

    I adore this fun and simple fringe project…. how clever you are!!
    Thank you for sharing your DIY string fringe tutorial at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring it at the party tomorrow night and pinning too.
    Hugs,
    Kerryanne

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Painted Shelf Makeover - Thrifty Style Team - 2 Bees in a Pod says:
    April 10, 2019 at 5:00 AM

    […] DIY STRING FRINGE TUTORIAL by What Meegan Makes […]

    Reply
  2. DIY Mason Jar Chandelier from Thrift Store Finds says:
    February 4, 2020 at 8:36 AM

    […] Route 66 Beer Tote– Bliss Ranch Simple Thrift Store Shelf Makeover– The DIY Village Easy DIY String Fringe Tutorial– What Meegan Makes Cottage Style Magazine Rack– Cottage at the Crossroads Painted Shelf […]

    Reply
  3. Dollar Store Spring Centerpiece | The How-To Home says:
    March 10, 2020 at 5:32 PM

    […] DIY STRING FRINGE TUTORIAL by What Meegan Makes […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Follow on Bloglovin

Recent Posts

  • How To Make an Orange Peel Wreath
  • Ten Things I Won’t Be Buying in 2025
  • How to Make a Felt Heart Topiary
  • How To Make a Moss Heart Topiary
  • Best of Christmas Ideas

Purchase Beautiful Home Accessories for any style

Thrifty Style Team 2nd Friday Monthly

International Blogger Club-The 3rd Monday of Each Month

Fashion Trends for Over Fifty

DIY Bicycle Rim Halloween Wreath

Create and Decorate Pumpkins With Sea Shells

Fall Tablescape in Lavender and White

Vintage Bicycle Rim Wreath for Fall

How To Make a Faux Pumpkin Centerpiece

Glittery Welcome Embroidery Hoop Wreath

70+ Crafts and Decorating Tips for Fall

Top Ten Tips and Tricks for creating a Cottage Style Home

Pineapple Pecan Coffee Cake with Caramel Glaze

Raspberry Cream Sandwich Cookies

Cream Cheese and Shrimp Cocktail Dip

PERMISSIONS

What Meegan Makes and all it’s content, pictures, ideas, etc. are original ideas and copyright protected.

Using content including but not limited to: designs, original ideas, photos, posts, etc. is prohibited.

Please ask permission before using any content from my blog for any reason and if there is any question.

Search

FEATURED ON SHABBILICIOUS FRIDAY MAGAZINE

FEATURED IN EVERYTHING HOME MAGAZINE

FEATURED ON HUFFINGTON POST

FEATURED ON HUFFINGTON POST

MY OWN RECIPE WAS FEATURED

FEATURED ON GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Designer Insights from Terry’s Fabrics

Copyright © 2025 ·Beautiful Pro Theme · Genesis Framework by StudioPress · WordPress · Log in