How to Make Fabric Gift Twine

Learn how to turn scrap fabric into colorful spools of twine that will brighten any gift or goodie. Scroll on down for my How To Make Fabric Gift Twine Tutorial.

How to Make Fabric Gift Twine

My husband and I were married in Charleston, SC. We enjoyed a wonderful reception and stay at lovely The Charleston Place Hotel, located just at the end of the famous Charleston City Market in the heart of downtown. The market is also famous for beautiful handmade sweetgrass baskets. Watching ladies sit and make them onsite, I became interested in this art and stumbled onto a video twisting tree bark into rope. Today I am sharing how I use the same method using fabric scraps.

What you’ll love Fabric Gift Twine

KID FRIENDLY – This is a super fun fabric twine and easy project to do with your kids.
FRIEND FRIENDLY – This is a great craft to do while sitting around with wine and a movie or series.
EARTH FRIENDLY – Upcycling fabric and ribbon scraps of course lessons waste.

Ways To Use Fabric Gift Twine

Tie on:

Valentine’s Day Candy Bags and Boxes
Galentine’s Day Candy bags and Boxes
Mother’s Day Gifts

Bridal Shower Gifts
Baby Shower Gifts and Diaper Cakes
Hostess Gift Bags + Boxes

Take-Away Party Bags
Canning Jars for Sharing
Thanksgiving leftovers for guests to take home.

Fabric Gift Twine For Crafting

Line Coat Hangers
Wrap A Flower Pot
Wrap A Broom Handle

Bowls
Baskets
Coiled Chargers

Coiled Rug
Wrap A Lampshade

I would love to see how what you do. Please comment or tag me @_Sparklingcharm and #sparklingcharmeverything or #mysparklespin

How to Make Fabric Gift Twine

Supplies

1 inch fabric strips
scissors
spools (optional) 1 | 2 | 3

Note: If you don’t have scrap fabric for your twine, purchase quilt fat quarters in a your favorite colors and cut into 1 inch strips. You can find them at craft and fabric stores.

Tools you’ll need

Instructions

Start Fabric Gift Twine

Tie 2 strips of fabric together using a double knot. PULL IT TIGHT!

The Twine Twist

Hold the tied strips with one hand tightly between the thumb and the forefinger over the tied knot.

Use the other hand pick up the top fabric strand. Wrap the strip of fabric away from you around your middle or forefinger two times.

Grip the twist tightly.

Pull the twisted fabric toward you and pull down.

Move the thumb and forefinger away from knot to hold the twist. Bring the bottom piece of fabric to the top. Repeat the process until one or both of the fabric twist strip/s only has two inches left.

Note: The tighter you twist the stronger the twine will be. I like using different amounts of pressure on the twist to create more character in the twine.

Joining Strands

When one or both of the fabric strips has only two inches of untwisted fabric left, fold in a new piece/s and continue twisting. Repeat to desired length. When you are finished, simply tie a loose knot at the end.

Option: If you want a more rustic look; tie on the pieces versus folding them in. This adds little knot tails along the twine.

Tidy Up

Snip any unwanted freys and tidy up the knot-tails if you tied on.

Finish

When you reach the desired length, tie the two ends together and clip off the ends.

How To Store Fabric Gift Twine

Wrap your twine around large spools and use them for decor on a bookshelf or kitchen window.
Roll the twine into a ball and lay it in a bowl in your kitchen. I keep a small ball in my fruit bowl. It adds a little color and is handy for sharing goodies.