So...I tried to make a no-sew fleece vine ( the "fringe" kind, NOT the braided rope! ), but failed quite miserably! I stink at this kinda stuff!

Would some kind soul, PLEASE, post instructions that can be followed by someone with the craft-ability of a toddler?! -Alicia

Only because it's you, I have to tell you that I giggled a little bit at this one. I then scolded myself for being rude - and then I giggled again.



Oh...and I have NO idea how to make the no sew ones cause I make them on a machine...lol.

I can't decide which to do, so I'll just do both-

Thank goodness for crazy friends who make me feel smarter!

...happy to be of service, M'am!

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

Sorry dear, the pain pills I'm currently under the influence of have forced the Research & Design team inside my head to adjourn for the evening.

The only two ways I can think of both involve chain...

One would be to just cut strips and tie 2-3 ties on each side of each link of chain. Easy, strong and would wash well.

The other, would be to make a long strip like I do when making my mobiles:

http://www.thegliderplayroom.com/webstore_mobiles_tutorial.php

Then instead of tying it around the dive ring, tie it around chain. You might be able to do it even without the chain and have it still work, but the chain would be a lot stronger. You could also use two layers, cut fringes on both sides, and tie it around the chain (more fringe= more fluff). I would guess to probably use about 4 times more fleece than the length of the chain, since it will bunch up and be fluffy. You'd probably need to anchor the fleece at the ends somehow, either tying it between the ending links, or using a big link that the fleece won't work itself over.

My of my glider pals recently showed me how to make no-sew vines.

I will do my best to explain....

First you are going to cut three stips of fleece ummm let's say 3" wide by whatever length you decide.

Then you are going to cut 1/2" to 1" fringe strips the entire length of the fleece without cutting all the way through.

Next you will take tie three peices together. You might tie them to a clip, ring or whatever you are going to hang them in your cage. Then you can clip it onto the cage which makes it easier to braid.

Lastly you will braid those fleece pieces together. When braiding you are gonna braid along the cut fringe or on the inside so that you do not braid over the fringe.

I hope this helps!

HagridsHut - Sorry I giggled also... because I also feel your pain.

I have these instruction from below website. When you click on the picure it will give you step by step instructions.

http://www.suzsugargliders.com/nosewaccessories.htm

Thanks, guys!

I'll give it another go!

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