Fringe has multiple uses.
Fringe is a popular decorator accessory that has been in use for centuries. Fringe comes in many forms, made of chenille and other materials, and is even made by stringing beads. Fringe can be found at fabric stores, hobby and craft stores and online. Egyptian fringe, the long, beaded fringe used on many dance costumes, can be ordered directly from Egyptian sellers for under $20 a meter. Fringe can be used on clothing, furniture accessories and costumes.
Instructions
1. Glue along the top band of your fringe before using it. This is especially helpful for beaded fringe as the beading can break and then begin to unravel. With glue along the band, one lost strand will not mean the loss of others. For fabric fringes, such as chainette fringe, this step is unnecessary.
2. Add fringe to lamps and pillow edges. For lamps, glue the fringe band around the base of the lampshade, allowing the fringe to dangle. For pillows, sew the fringe around the pillow edges.
3. Add fringe to clothing. Sew fringe around the hem of a skirt. Add fringe to a jacket. Fringe typically follows the seam of a sleeve, but can also follow the jacket's yoke or bottom edge. Add fringe along the yoke of a western-styled shirt. For something fun, add fringe to the brim of a hat. Anyplace you want a little extra swing added into your outfit, fringe can fill the bill.
4. Create costumes using fringe. Consider a flapper costume. All you need is a basic shift-styled dress. Then add rows of fringe around the dress, adding as many as you like. Cover the entire dress or just have a few rows on the skirt and across the chest. Belly dancer bra and belt sets are typically covered with beaded, Egyptian fringe. Make your own beaded fringe top and belt for wearing with jeans or skirts.
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