Behind the Knots: My Creative Process
Ever wonder how raw cotton cord turns into a bag or a hairband? Step into my workspace, where I share the real, messy, and creative side of macrame.
Watch me attach a bag strap to a macrame bag body. This video shows how I carefully knot the bright pink strap directly onto the black bag, ensuring it's strong and secure.
Here's a look at a new macrame bag pattern I'm working on. This is for a custom order, and it involves creating a fringe at the bottom of the bag.
Sew a macrame bag with me. This video shows my process of sewing the sides of a bag together. It's a crucial step to give the bag its final shape.
A little tip for creating a macrame bag. Wondering what to do with the loose threads? I neatly tuck them into the other side to give the inside of the bag a clean finish.
Let's make a macrame bag flap together. I'm trying out a new design here, and this video shows the process of knotting the intricate pattern for the flap.
Secret revealed. I often get asked how I make such perfect fringes for my macrame bags. The answer is in this reel. It involves a lot of combing and careful trimming.
Here's a tutorial for a new macrame keychain design. It's a simple pattern that's great for beginners. The detailed tutorial is available on my YouTube channel.
I was bored of the same old macrame hairband patterns, so I created a new one. This design is made with only larks head knots and is a beginner-friendly project.
A tutorial for a new macrame keychain pattern. This one is made with just three types of knots: larks head, half hitch, and gathering knot. It's an easy project for first-timers.
Here's a handy tip. This is how I sew the sides of my macrame bag using a simple bobby pin. It works perfectly, even if you don't have a needle.
About Behind the Knots: My Creative Process
If you have ever struggled to sew a macrame bag together, you don't actually need a specialized needle. I often just use a simple bobby pin to guide my cords through the sides. It is a tiny, easy trick that keeps the finish clean and saves a lot of frustration when you are working on a new design.
Macrame is often seen as this calm, aesthetic activity, but my process is usually filled with coffee, a lot of loose threads, and occasionally cursing when a cord runs short mid-knot. That is just part of the journey. Whether I am knotting a single pair of earrings or working on a bulk order of 250 keychains, the goal is always to create something sturdy and unique.
Why I share my process
I believe anyone can learn to knot. That is why I film these tutorials. When I started three years ago, I made plenty of mistakes—tutorial toh follow kiya magar hamare cords pad gaye chhote (I followed the tutorial but my cords fell short). I learned that making mistakes is how you actually figure out the tension and structure of a piece. If you watch my videos, you will see me testing out new patterns for bag flaps, combing out fringes until they are perfect, or figuring out how to attach straps so they actually last.
Custom work and the 'mess'
Behind every custom order is a lot of planning and, honestly, a fair bit of chaos. Bulk orders for bridal showers or events are my favourite, but they require a lot of time to ensure each piece is consistent. I source my own cotton cords, treat my fringes, and use heavy-duty hardware for my bags so that what you receive is not just pretty, but functional. If you want something specific—a colour match for your outfit or a specific size for a gift—I am always happy to chat about how we can make it happen.
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