A Tutorial for making Twine quicker and easier.

This tutorial is all about using an anchor point to enable you to make fabric twine quicker and easier. It doesn't take long to learn and soon you'll be turning all your long scraps of fabric into beautiful and colourful cloth twine for use in all sorts of different ways.
I'll link the video that I first showed this method. It wasn't easy to just go back to it though, which is why I've made this stand alone tutorial.
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[@pattijacobs1]

I appreciate you making a separate more detailed video of the twine! This is marvelous and makes it much easier than other methods! You are a wonderful teacher, thanks for sharing so many things with us!❤

[@marionsworld24]

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[@janet7640]

Dear Marion, Thank you so much for making a separate tutorial video showing your method for twining cloth especially for the joining method. It will be so easy to find now. xo 💐💕

[@marionsworld24]

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[@jacquikerr-bell7850]

Love it! So clear to follow and easy on the hands. The two needle figure eight to secure it is genius! 🤩👌🙏🏻

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you ☺️

[@lindaborland4849]

That makes it so much easier and fast .thank you so much, you are again such a source of knowledge. Great video

[@BB-sk9hf]

Oooh, I've never seen this joining technique before, it makes so much sense! Thank you, Marion ❤

[@blissfulacresoffgridhomest2098]

I crochet cotton strips of sheets to make rag rugs. Guess what? I got strips for twine! Awesome video. I am so happy you made this video!

[@marionsworld24]

Excellent!

[@melindanaumovic8124]

Do you make the twine/rope first before crocheting?? Or just crochet the strips together?

[@blissfulacresoffgridhomest2098]

@@melindanaumovic8124 Hi! I crochet the strips as if they were yarn. I haven't made twine yet but I am seeing a twine bowl in my future!

[@glendalamadrid5567]

Seems your process is easier. Thanks.

[@melindanaumovic8124]

@@blissfulacresoffgridhomest2098 thankyou. I'm definitely going to give it a try. The bowl sounds awesome. ❤️❤️. Hmmmm maybe a project box crochet out of twine coming up in my world me thinks. 🤔🤔

[@mayanmoon999]

Thank you fairy godmother!❤! That joining was so clever!

[@stellabella6839]

You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you! I am so glad I found this video. I have tried to do this so many times and it never clicked, until now.

[@WoodlandPoetry]

My mother used to make these to put on her Chanel-style suits. She always hooked hers over the knob on the dressing table. Thank you for this - it brings back so many memories. 💗

[@marionsworld24]

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[@pamfrank3962]

Thank you Marion for making this video. The instructions are clear and simple.❤ You always keep so calm and make whatever you are doing look easy.

[@marionsworld24]

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[@LindaSchreiber]

I laughed out loud when you mentioneed the big toe!!! One of our better, now gone, archery string pros used to teach people to make strings for archery bows. His first instruction was always "Take off your shoes"! The looks on peoples faces.... LOLOL

[@marionsworld24]

That's brilliant!😂

[@pippap4385]

Thank you Marion I hadn’t thought about wetting fingers before but makes perfect sense ❤

[@marionsworld24]

It will make a big difference... 💦

[@susandeveaux4117]

You are such a GOOD TEACHER !!! I understand things from you so well ! Love the toe idea, & the purple scarf one would be perfect for a necklace project ! Love your channel Marion !!! 🪡🧵💙

[@marionsworld24]

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[@bettysshowtime7400]

Great ideas for making twine! Thank you Marian!

[@WinterWitch-kh2wg]

Between your tutorial and k3n's twisting method I can finally make fabric twine 😁 I pin mine to a cushion and then turn the cushion over as I'm going so the twine wraps around it. Thank you 🥰

[@marionsworld24]

That's a brilliant idea... 👍

[@suemurray4910]

I remember my mum talking about seeing her mum making twine by anchoring it round her big toe! Both now sadly passed away. Thank you Marion ❤

[@marionsworld24]

I've tried my big toe! It works so well and you get a good long length before you need to change positions ☺️

[@carolreid9755]

Thank you Marion for your video and what a lovely surprise a sneaky video. This will be invaluable to many crafters who may struggle with dexterity issues. I also like this two handed method and I think it will be less tiring on the old joints. So glad you are going to do a ham video as well. The image of the toe is stuck in my mind 😂😂

[@marionsworld24]

😅 it really does work very well..!

[@healgrowlovecommunity8397]

Marion, thank you for a great tutorial - very helpful. Looking forward to the 'make a ham' video.

[@marionsworld24]

A couple of weeks time I think..🤔

[@francinelundeen435]

Thank you I can't believe I've never done this. I spin and this is a form of spinning. Wow thanks again

[@marionsworld24]

It is the same as spinning... Putting in the twist and then plying together. It's just the two actions are done at the same time ☺️

[@lorrainesept-drayer4390]

Would this work on a spinning wheel...if the strips were thin enough?

[@terribradburn6685]

Ok now you must show how to make a center pull ball! Lol! Always something new to be viewed by watching your videos! Have a lovely day

[@marionsworld24]

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[@redeemedvintageseamstress4728]

I agree! I'm assuming for a center pull, you just wrap around your hand....? I love making twine. It's good to see your method. And I LOVE your join! Definitely going to do it that way now! 😊

[@LynnH-l9d]

Great video. Looking forward to the tutorial on the tailor’s ham. Thank you Marion for your generosity. I have learned many things from your tutorials. ❤

[@melindanaumovic8124]

Yes me too. always wanted a tailors ham as well. And all the other wonderful things tailors have haha. Like sleeve and cuff (hams?) they iron those parts with. Marion ( I think?? Correct me if I'm wrong Marion) had a video about her collection of "hams". Not sure which video now but I may have been in her craft room tour?? Sorry I have a terrible memory. Lolol.

[@chrissiecrosser]

Thank you Marion for these really helpful tips for making twine .

[@sheilabennett3289]

I remember seeing you make twine before, but this video is an excellent demonstration. I've been thinking about giving it a go. Now I have more confidence 😊. Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher 🍎. And congratulations on 18K subscribers!!! I'm not at all surprised 🎉🎉🎉😂

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks ☺️🎉

[@cathybrelza5055]

Marion this video tutorial helped me so much! I just made my first successful cord, I’m so happy, thank you 🙏 ❤

[@marionsworld24]

Yippee! 😊

[@cheriesartsncrafts]

Oh my gosh, this is superb!! Thank you Marion!! Blessings!!😘

[@marionsworld24]

Glad you liked it 👍

[@cheriesartsncrafts]

Just posted a short video! I pin to my rope to this huge heavy floor pillow which is heavy, so it stays good! I love the way I weave in the ends, like you teach. My hands feel better now, working them like this is helping! ❤

[@chalcraftdesign]

thanks so Marion - this is indeed a wonderful addition to the twisting technique that I've used in the past - I'll definitely be doing it this way in future.

[@Vickiexploring]

Thank you, Marion, for sharing this technique with again. It will definitely make it easier to find and to make

[@patriciaroth4659]

Brilliant! Thanks for making a separate video for twinning. I used your method to make “grass” for spring gift baskets this year. Brilliant💕

[@marionsworld24]

How lovely Patricia 🌿

[@nkbrown8382]

You’re such a good teacher. Thanks so much❤

[@susanmcdonald9303]

Thanks for the twining tip. I have some fabric bunting that needs hanging. I think this fabric twine will be perfect for it! 🌼❤😁

[@donnacarraway9182]

Great tute! Love the twine! Thank you Marion!! 💕Donna

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Donna 😊

[@123uschie]

Another great tutorial Marion ! I really like the connecting of strips method you do -makes for a very strong bond.

[@marionsworld24]

It does 👍

[@viviancothros5541]

Thank you Marion for this great tutorial. It's such a pleasure to watch your videos. And a great idea to have it easily accessible for future use. ❤

[@marionsworld24]

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[@meerunagpal7003]

❤, thank you so very much for this video , and yes I've done cord twining with the big toe as an anchor . And also the design braids with the ends jammed in a drawer edge . . Its been many years to doing this and i loved reconnecting and getting motivated to restart 💖

[@marionsworld24]

That's brilliant! I found it really easy to use my toe... It's a good method ☺️

[@lesleymccallion2185]

Thank you Marion, this is exactly what I m needing to complete a project I m making for my son and his fiancées wedding later this year; this video slowed down the process for me so that I could understand what to do- my brain gets muddled with twisting one way and twining the other if I don t go slowly. Hoping to try the twining over the weekend.🧡x

[@marionsworld24]

Good luck with it ☺️👍

[@janiekrig5232]

Super tutorial! Thank you, this will be easier on my hands.

[@debzehr3244]

Thank you so much for this tutorial,Marion. 💖 Just yesterday I rewatched your twining portion of the bead video. If I had only waited. 😂😂😂

[@marionsworld24]

That's just the way it goes ☺️ I was supposed to be getting this done ages ago. I needed a big long length for today so after I'd started making it I just thought I'd see if I could get a quick video together and get it out straight away ☺️

[@topangasunrise]

Baffles me how it doesn't just come untwisted being as it's only two strands as opposed to a braid of three! :). Great video, thanks much.

[@marionsworld24]

It's because both strands are twisted the same way...so they end up twisting around each other.. Have a look at some garden string.. it's the same process exactly. Or..the same as when your thread twists up whilst you're stitching. You have to keep untwisting your thread to keep it smooth. 🙂

[@poodlegirl55]

Cool video, what an amazing teacher you are. Here's another funny method if you wear Crocs shoes. Sit back in your recliner and put a dowel between your Crocs. The holes are perfect! I never tried it but I've seen pictures of crochet people with their yarn on the dowel.

[@marionsworld24]

I don't have any crocs...but I'm smiling at the picture of the dowel going through them .😅

[@RandomJournalBits]

Thank you so much for this video. As I have gotten my hands do not work as well as they used to, I can see how your method will work so much better for me. I’m going to give this a go over the weekend.

[@marionsworld24]

Excellent..let me know how you get on with it ☺️🤞

[@Angela-en6oh]

Hello Marion. That was really interesting and so easy to understand. Thank you.

[@BobbiKolllhoff]

Love this idea of how to hold the twine on the ham

[@esperansaloughran693]

Fabulous video! Thankyou. My friend! I will watch all your videos❤!

[@marionsworld24]

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[@lesleywright9210]

Will be giving this a go. Thank you excellent tuition.

[@marionsworld24]

Thanks Lesley ☺️

[@jennifersdoglife]

This is fascinating! I've never seen anything like this and don't think I'll ever make twine but...every day brings new craft needs! Thank you.

[@marionsworld24]

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[@GillianHall-zu8xb]

Another brilliant idea Marion , look forward to the tutorial on the sewing ham x ❤

[@marionsworld24]

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[@jeanwhiley6571]

Marion you are right, this method does look easier, my twine bowl (on my list to do) will be helped enormously using this method. Look forward to seeing the sewing ham tutorial too, thank you x

[@georgiacorey954]

That's a brilliant joining method. Thank you for sharing.

[@sandrapaterson1750]

Thank you Marion

[@carolschedler3832]

total newbie at twining! can't wait to discover some forage in our new property! Not sure what I'm looking for --- but will just try different weeds. ay e I'll try planting some nettle seeds!

[@marionsworld24]

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[@neocat81]

this is very clever. i never would have thought of this. this would be so much easier than doing those small tube turning, this could be bag straps or spaghetti straps, rugs, shoulder straps. great design element!!

[@marionsworld24]

All sorts of things!

[@ConniePloch]

Great technique. I am looking forward to your sewing ham tutorial! 😊

[@JoanneTorgersen]

Hello Marion, what a lovely video! You are truly magical! ❤️

[@Turtledovegrove]

Always a pleasure to see you creat...there is anothere way and again much easier that i have t seen shared yet... we used to ues the door handle as the anchor , mum would set up a nice comfortable chair a basket of scraps an winding way on a slow Saturday /sunday afternoon.....her fathers side of the family were fishermen so the nets, ropes and crocheting were a trade passed down the generations....tfs

[@marionsworld24]

Yes I've seen people use a door knob... Again it's that third point being used to anchor that is really helping. ☺️

[@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605]

No more cramps in my hands.! ! Thank you, Marion.

[@ndlz1]

Thank you! I will use my cotton fabric strip scraps now, in a different way other than sewing.🙏

[@marionsworld24]

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[@alinedeleandro123]

Thank you for this excellent tutorial, Marion. I was going to use jute string for a project, but this is so much nicer & I have a lot of fabric.

[@marionsworld24]

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[@annhind5261]

I've only tried twinning once. Found Iit hard on my hands. You made it look so easy with the anchor point, I'm going to try it.

[@minkademko2335]

Twining is so relaxing and rewarding ❤. I need more ideas on how to use it once it's done.

[@marionsworld24]

I've been using mine today for something different..☺️ I'll put a video together...

[@minkademko2335]

@@marionsworld24 yay!

[@jlynch877]

Wow! I love this method that you showed us. It's much easier than the different methods I've tried. Thank you so much for sharing it.

[@ahafun2010]

this really does look easier and faster!!!

[@marionsworld24]

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[@marieeaton-smith5168]

Thank you, wonderful.

[@janeb9699]

Fantastic demonstration and easy to understand. Thank you for continuing to share your knowledge with us! ❤

[@MyMeriArt]

Thank you🌷🌷🌷

[@lynnkraus6715]

Lovely. I love to twine, and your method will make iy so much quicker for me. About 2 years ago, I twined for weeks, then I crocheted a purse out of it. I get so many compliments on it from all ages and sorts of people. I am always looking for projects to use my twine yarn for. I like your idea of using it as a necklace - I have some sari silk yarn and a few lovely lampwork beads that need to come out into the world. And, I'm looking forward to watching your shoes video. I've been thinking of making Japanese sandals (zori) out of twine. Thank you.

[@marionsworld24]

I love lampwork beads. Yes..make a necklace... they'll look beautiful! The silk scarf twine is so easy to do. Because of the thin strips it's even quicker to make and feels lovely. The crocheted purse sounds great as well.

[@TracyAnnemakes]

Thanks for another lovely tutorial 👌💕🧵

[@PatLightbody-em7go]

Brilliant method ! Thank you....

[@marionsworld24]

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[@susanmagalas3074]

Thank you for doing this tutorial. I have been wondering how to get started and have lots of ideas I want to try.

[@marionsworld24]

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[@janbuckley1]

This is a fantastic tutorial thank you ☺️💕

[@marionsworld24]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@WilnaVanZyl]

❤ love you method, thank you .

[@angielovett4159]

That’s awesome! Thank you!

[@kris_crafter]

I'm watching this thinking about how I anchor my cordage, and then at 12:16 you mention it! I wrap it around my foot as I build up length. I use my second toe.

[@marionsworld24]

That's brilliant! The toe method is so good!

[@naseemahamad8857]

Amazing tutorial and fabulous video thanks for sharing your beautiful ideas

[@heksedansd.2919]

Thank you!❤🙂👍

[@dianecarlson2918]

Love this, Thank you!

[@kerrydurl1076]

Thankyou Marion I have been struggling with making twine so now I'm going to have another try hope you are well and taking care of yourself enjoy your summer best wishes from sunny wintry Brisbane

[@marionsworld24]

I hope this method works for you Kerry 🤞

[@melaniehopkins7541]

Congratulations on reaching 18K subscribers!!!!

[@marionsworld24]

Thank you ☺️💐🎉

[@barbaraferron7994]

I learned a method for yarn where you twist the strands opposite each other so both inward or both outward and they automatically twist around each other. This was over 40 years ago at a 17th century living history museum. I don't remember the fibre, wool, linen or other. We tied it to something across the room.

[@marionsworld24]

It's the same as this Barbara.. once the twist is going the two threads start to twist around each other. That's what keeps it from unraveling ☺️👍

[@junimondin]

Great tutorial ❤ thank you 😊

[@kentvegplot]

Going to try this, thank you

[@laliichin5471]

Great video and tips on how to make the joins of fabric very strong! I make lei with this same twist technique and most lei makers use their big toes to hold the end of the lei

[@marionsworld24]

Brilliant.. thanks for telling me.. I definitely found it a good way of holding the tension..

[@craftdipper]

Brilliant tutorial, Marion. Very kind of you to produce this extra video specially dedicated to making twine. Have you shown on your channel how you made the nettle twine? I'd love to know how to prepare such fibres❤Thank you for all you show us.😍

[@marionsworld24]

Here it is. I did it last summer... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZ69oIKCrp2eaZYsi=EOG5ZDfjFgYSSDmS

[@craftdipper]

@@marionsworld24 wow, thanks so much for linking that, Marion! Lol, I have made notes in a little notebook of tutorials of yours that I want to refer back to, but somehow I missed the twine one. So, thanks again 👍💕

[@craftdipper]

@@marionsworld24 lol, as soon as I watched your twine video, I realised I did see it in the summer, but hadn't noted it in my little book😂 and I see it has a really clear title, too! Silly me. But now I've seen it again, it's engrained on my mind, so I'll definitely know where to find it when I harvest some nettles. (That'll be the scary part for me!)

[@annmariehayes5641]

Hi Marion you are just a genius with all your tutorials, I would love to do this method I have done the other method but it made my hands ache so bad. Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@marionsworld24]

It's worth having a try then. Because you'll make a decent length quite quickly so you'll not have to be twining for so long...

[@Craftylisa69]

Such a great tutorial Marian that’s really helpful. I use the kreinik custom corder it’s a handheld tool that twists two or more together to create cording . It’s a great gadget for speed . I still enjoy making it with your method of an evening when I’ve got the time to just enjoy the process too 🎉 Thankyou for all your wonderful content so inspiring 🥰

[@marionsworld24]

I've not even heard of a custom corder!😅

[@roxannvoigt7952]

Beautiful

[@rosywilson3076]

Awesome, subscribed! Thanks 😊

[@marionsworld24]

Welcome to my channel Rosy!

[@MariaM-yn9tl]

I loooove your method best thanks! Love all your videos. 💃🏻💕💐🌸🌺🌷

[@carolinsocal5139]

I can't thank you enough for this tutorial!!

[@ekffie2519]

Thank you very much for this great, helpful tutorial. I used to use grandmas kitchen door handle as a third point, making big cords as a child. I would be interested how you make the cordage of nettles and dandelions, you mentioned at the beginning as well.

[@marionsworld24]

The nettle video is on the Crafty Things playlist...

[@partyfiesta1557]

Sweet and nice tutorial thank you 🎉I’d love to see what you create with this cordage. Love barber poling effect

[@pamconsidine9606]

Thank you for sharing your method! Very helpful! 😊

[@Mycretanlife]

I’m going to have a go at this. I usually throwaway anything under an inch , but not anymore.

[@marionsworld24]

I even use the selvedges...

[@Mycretanlife]

@@marionsworld24 I will use them too now.

[@kerryw.5781]

Thank you Marion❣️

[@mareimontalvo2725]

I just moved a bunch of unwanted fabric to a pile for the Free Table at guild BUT perhaps it needs to be made into twine! Thanks for the video. I watched you do this before, but had forgotten about it. My brain is a sieve.

[@marionsworld24]

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[@melaniehopkins7541]

Great video, Marion! Thank you so much!

[@ariadneferreira2252]

I love this! Thank you!! If your creative juices think of another bird sculpture, will you make us a tutorial of a similar project as your messenger crow? He is absolutely gorgeous- I would LOVE to see how you made him! 💕♥️💕

[@marionsworld24]

I will.... I've had something in mind for a while. I just haven't had the time to get around to it....

[@ariadneferreira2252]

@@marionsworld24 oh no hurry! We love every video you put out! I was just putting the bug in your ear! 💕♥️🥰

[@misse-jensen]

What a great idea❤❤❤ have to try that ❤❤❤

[@nefraial]

Love that join!

[@sandybecker245]

Love it❤

[@kimtownsend838]

Hi, I was suprised to see a new video tonight, I wasn't expecting 🙂I have tried to make some a few weeks ago, it went well to begin with, then when I did the join, it wasn't going so well, I think I changed direction on one twist 🤔 I did lemon and pink my Daughter said it reminds her of those marshmallow flump twists ☺ I will try your join method and the water trick with the next one, I used my kitchen door handle, as I don't have a ham, but strangely enough, I was looking for sawdust in a pet shop a few weeks ago, to attempt a ham, so it really would be helpful to see you make one hehe thanks Marion, have a lovely, hopefully sunny 🌞🤞 weekend 🤗🌈🌱

[@marionsworld24]

I was making myself a big batch of twine for a project and thought I should just make the tutorial. It will be easier to find now that it is by itself instead of within the fabric beads video.... The water really helps a lot. Door handle is definitely a good idea. Try your big toe!

[@kimtownsend838]

@marionsworld24 I'm glad you did, although obviously I have seen all your videos, 🤓 including the nettle and bead ones haha 😁 Yes, I have used my feet in many things when I needed extra hands 🦶🖐 I had to do walking exercises as a kid, amd my homework was writing with them 🦶📝 🤗🌈🌱🥰