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 Braid Tassels: Rattail braid makes a very satisfactory tassel which is especially nice for a braid-trimmed suit or separate coat. For instance, three or four small tassels can be used across the top of the pocket or one large tassel is often added at the center-back of a pointed collar. To make a tassel, wrap the braid around a piece of cardboard, as shown in Fig. 8. Slip a loop of braid under one end, as shown in Fig. 9. Lap the ends of the loop and wrap it with

Fig. (8)

Braid wrapped around cardboard for a tassel

sewing silk. Then slip the joining in the loop under the braid where it passes around the cardboard.

Remove the cardboard and wrap the braid just below the short loop, using the same kind of braid to wrap it. Tuck the free end under and catch it with sewing silk. (See Fig. 10.) Ribbon Trimming: Half-inch wide grosgrain ribbon makes a distinctive trimming for