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How to make tablecloth weight tassels

Don’t let a breeze ruin your alfresco feast!

By Good Housekeeping

You will need:

Bright raffia

Coloured string

Scissors

A small stone or pebble

Bright buttons

Needle

Thread

Tablecloth

How to:

  1. Cut 10 strips of raffia into 20cm lengths.
  2. Gather the strips together and tie in the middle with bright coloured string or wool, creating a small loop.
  3. Fold the raffia in half and tack a small stone or pebble in the fold.
  4. Gather raffia together and tie with string or wool.
  5. Stitch buttons onto corners of the tablecloth.
  6. Hook tassle onto button, and enjoy your alfresco feast!

Top tip: Contrast bright colours for a fun, festive look!

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