http://www.100layercake.com/blog/archives/8960
Isn’t it pretty? It’s so easy that it really doesn’t need much in the way of tutorial. But we’ll explain some of the key points.
Supplies:
Wooden dowel (you could even paint it first, if you plan ahead)
Fabric, ripped into long pieces (make sure you rip with the grain of the fabric)
Ribbon Lace and/or anything else you want to include