Revamp Your Curtains Instantly With This Tassel & Twine Tieback Dollar Tree DIY

If you enjoy natural light in your home during the day and a cool breeze once the sun goes down, you probably keep your decorative curtains gathered around your windows' sides. You might also follow TikTok's curtain-tying tip for neat and tidy pleats every time. However, to ensure the pleats remain in place and don't go rogue once your back is turned, you must tie them back. A tieback will also keep your outdoor curtains still on a windy day. So, clear some time in your schedule and follow the simple DIY hack shared by TikTok creator @allthethingswithrachael to revamp your curtains instantly with tassel and twine.

These tiebacks look effortlessly chic and will enhance your curtain's aesthetic appeal. The best part, though? This is a Dollar Tree DIY, so you won't have to spend a lot of money on the required supplies – aka, all the items will be $1.25 each. To get started, grab two — or more, depending on the number of tiebacks you need — packets of Crafter's Square 24-piece packs of wooden beads. Just keep in mind that you'll need around one pack for each tieback. Next, you'll need Crafter's Square three-roll pack of colorful baker's twine. You might also need Crafter's Square 132-yard acrylic-polyester yarn, but only buy this if you want solid-hued tassels gracing your curtains. Use a sharp pair of scissors and adhesive you already have at home.

After you have the supplies, unspool a little twine and start adding beads to it. Remember to account for at least 2 inches of extra twine length (ideally more) on either end. While the TikToker recommends using about a pack of beads per tieback, this is dependent upon how chunky you want the tieback to look. Once this is out of the way, grab the unattached end of the twine and create a small loop. Roll the extra twine after the loop is tied around the bottom and knot it or push it through the openings in the beads for a neater look. Then, cut off the other end of twine from the roll, leaving a few inches.

Regarding the tassel, roll about 40 inches of colored yarn or twine a couple of times around your hand or just keep halving it like the DIYer. Insert the unlooped end of the beaded twine through the middle of your rolled tassels and tie the two together tightly at the base of where the beads begin. You might want to add a few extra knots to secure the two items together. Loop the extra string around the top of the tassels and glue it for a high-end look. Cut the rolled end of the tassel, and your tieback is ready to use. Just wrap it around your curtain and place the tassel side through the loop — it's that easy!

While the twine and tassel tieback DIY is a simple way to upgrade your gathered curtains, you might want to keep a few things in mind to ensure your project is a roaring success. For starters, consider the color and pattern of the curtains you'll be adding the tieback to. This will help you choose the right shade of beads, twine, and yarn. That being said, if you'd rather use the same tieback for all your curtains, go with something neutral that will complement any color scheme.

Further, when creating the tassel, you don't have to necessarily roll the twine or yarn around your hand, which will make the pieces smaller. Instead, wrap it around a textbook or wide box if you desire bigger and fluffier tassels. Similarly, roll the twine more times around your chosen medium for a larger, dramatic appearance. Also, don't worry if the tassel ends are not of equal length. Simply grab a pair of scissors and snip off the longer pieces so they all seem uniform and fall the same way. If you're looking for a more unique curtain tieback project, check out this Dollar Tree DIY for a stylish curtain tieback that involves picture frames and a couple other unexpected items.