Basic Macramé: Knot Nature-Inspired Tapestries
Measuring and Cutting Cord
A course by Rachel Breuklander , Fiber Artist
Joined February 2022
Joined February 2022
About the video: Measuring and Cutting Cord
Overview
“Here is a lesson that could save you tons of time (and headaches) in the future. You will learn how to estimate cord lengths, so you never run out of or waste string in your projects. ”
In this video lesson Rachel Breuklander addresses the topic: Measuring and Cutting Cord, which is part of the Domestika online course: Basic Macramé: Knot Nature-Inspired Tapestries. Learn the fundamentals of macramé to create landscape-inspired wall hangings step by step, from the basic knots to the final styling.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Measuring and Cutting Cord In this lesson, I'll show you how to measure and cut your cord for most macramé projects. To do that, we'll start with the measuring tape, some three-ply rope, which is what we'll be using for the framework of our tapestry, and some scissors. There are some general rules of thumb when cutting cord in macramé. Usually, you will measure between 4 to 12 times the total length that you will need for your project, meaning whatever the final length is that you want for your project, you will need to determine how long to cut your cord. To decide how long to cut your c...”
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Course summary for: Basic Macramé: Knot Nature-Inspired Tapestries
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Macramé, Textile Design
Rachel Breuklander
A course by Rachel Breuklander
Rachel Breuklander is a modern fiber artist and the founder of The Lark’s Head. After taking up macramé as a creative hobby in 2016, she began exploring the possibility of turning it into a career through private commissions. Merging her passion for the outdoors and textile art, she created her first landscape-inspired collection in 2019, which garnered attention and helped her grow a solid following. She later branched out into teaching to help budding textile artists develop their skills through workshops.
In addition to handcrafting custom decor for private clients, Rachel has published her own book, Nature Macramé, where she shares over 20 projects and reveals her techniques. She also sells eco-friendly macramé supplies and DIY kits to make this craft accessible to others.
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