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Behind the Knots: My Creative Process

byDeepikaDelivered across Bengaluru; Ships to India & AustraliaStarts from₹150 per pieceView full gallery

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.

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Deepika

Delivered across Bengaluru; Ships to India & AustraliaStarts from ₹150 per piece

Hi, I am Deepika, the person behind the messy table at Knotanaffair. I have spent three years knotting everything from tiny earrings to full-sized curtains, and I love showing you exactly how I build these pieces, mistakes and all.