Leaflet 27b in the Needlework Development Scheme’s series “And So To Embroider” covers a range of techniques and ideas for finishing the edges on embroidered projects. These include:
- A variation on the dressing table curtain and pelmet from bulletin 13a
- Fringe knotted onto felt
- A table mat with knotted fringe made from the frayed fabric
- Double hemstitched fringe
- Fringe and hems using four sided stitch
- A cushion with finger cord edging, including how to make the finger cord
- A lampshade with crocheted edging
Download “And So To Embroider” bulletin 27b
Modern Tutorials
How to Fray Fabric for a Decorative Edge by Colleen G Lea
Adding a Knotted Fringe to Any Project by Wonderfil Threads
If you’re not using rayon, an overhand knot will work fine. I find they look neater than the knots used in the video.