Learn to fringe twist

fringe twist sliver

FRINGE TWISTING
SLIVER Make a perfect twisted fringe on scarves,
handwoven garments or needlework projects.
Create cording from cotton or twist sliver for
fibre craft projects. Add beads and metalics for
texture and fun.

01 02

Clamp twister on a table.

 03 04

Divide the sliver into even thicknesses and clip onto the
fringe twister.

05 06

Place a hand on the ends of the sliver and rotate the

handle clockwise until the sliver is twisted.
07 08

Holding onto the ends, unclip and place all four opposite
ends into one clip and rotate anti-clockwise.

09 10

Tie a knot in each end and secure.

Hint: Twisted sliver can be felted by hand or in your
washing machine.
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