revamping jute trimmings In the early 90’s I started my tassel career making trendy, contemporary jute trimmings, tassels braids fringes and cords. Then the fad faded, but not totally. This past year Passementeries has been approached to create new and exciting contemporary jute projects. In the process we’ve developed stunningly new creations. Natural fiber has […]
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how we make 350 identical Pom Pon’s
Fringe handmade Techniquehow we make 350 identical Pom Pon’s It’s very easy to make a pom pon, or so I thought when I was taught by my mother at an early age. She began by cutting two donut shaped pieces of cardboard, then had me wrap them with threads. Wool was the easiest textile to use, as […]
Custom cushion fringe – Bullion Fringe
Bullion Fringe cushion Fringe handmadeCustom cushion fringe – Bullion Fringe Weaving twisted threads with a loom turns into bullion fringe. The term originates from the thick metallic gold or silver fringe epaulettes and cording used on military uniforms. Here at Passementeries® we make our bullion fringe with high-grade mercerised cotton from a collection of some 600 colors. The Bullion Fringe featured […]