Find the right proportion
A higher neck leaves more visible fringe; a lower neck emphasizes the head. Begin around 20–25%, then compare small changes of 2–3 percentage points.
TASSEL SHAPE STUDIO / VOL. 01
Every thread
has a shape.
A small atelier for beautiful possibilities. Explore length, binding and silhouette — before you cut a single thread.
Made for slow craft.
Designed for little details.
LIVE SPECIMEN / CLASSIC
Drag the binding up or down, or use the neck slider.
FINISHED LENGTH10 cm
HEAD / FRINGE22 / 78
STRANDS TO FOLD40
SHAPE DNA10 · 22 · 80 · 45
A proportional design preview, not a fabric simulation. Use measured patterns and a test sample for making.
03 / SHAPE COMPARISON
A little change. A new character.
Pin a reference, then change one detail. Both specimens share the same drawing scale.
A · Pinned reference
B · Current design
04 / PATTERN DESK
From a possibility
to something you can hold.
A measured starting point for your current design. Each fringe end includes 2 cm of trimming allowance. Prepare hanging and binding cord separately.
Have a silhouette in mind?
TASSEL ATELIER / MAKER CARD
Your tassel recipe
- Finished length
- Bind from top
- Strands before folding
- Cut length per strand
- Estimated fringe yarn
- With 10% spare
- Cut the strands and secure their midpoint.
- Fold in half and bind at the marked neck position.
- Comb gently and trim the hem in small passes.
Estimates use a simple folded-strand model. Sample first to allow for knot take-up, thickness and tension.
05 / FIELD NOTES
Small details, beautifully made.
Let the material speak
Cotton suggests a crisp outline, floss a fine drape, and wool a softer fullness. Material changes the preview line texture; the cutting calculation stays the same.
Leave room for the last cut
Avoid cutting to the exact finished length at the start. Leave allowance, secure the binding, then refine the hem gradually with small scissors.
06 / QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
A few useful things to know.
Where is the finished length measured from?
From the top of the tassel head to its longest fringe end, excluding the hanging loop. Neck distance uses the same top reference.
How do I make a V or arc hem?
Prepare strands for the longest finished point, bind, and trim gradually from the outside. The preview is a style guide, not an individual-strand cutting template.
Why are fringe ends different from strand count?
One strand folded in half creates two fringe ends. For 80 visible ends, prepare 40 strands before folding.
Where is my design saved?
Settings are saved in this browser when storage is available. Clearing site data or using private mode may remove them. Download a TXT recipe to keep a separate record.
Will my tassel look exactly like the preview?
The preview compares length and proportions. Real flare and texture depend on yarn thickness, twist, fiber and handling. Make a sample before committing to a batch.
THE ATELIER / ABOUT & PRIVACY
An open workspace for small craft.
Tassel Atelier is a free design tool for exploring tassel proportions and preparing handmade projects. It is a visual sketching workspace for making decisions before crafting.
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