DIY: Headbands and Hair Bows
Cost: $4.00 for two headbands
Time: 10 minutes
Materials:
-18 inches of lace or ribbon (sold at Joann's Fabrics)
-35 inches braided elastic, 3/4 inches wide
-needle and thread
LACE HEADBAND
STEP 1
Lay the elastic over the lace so it overlaps by 1/2 an inch.
STEP 2
Fold the edges of the lace over the elastic.
STEP 3
Sew the lace and elastic ends together. You can hand sew or use a machine. Sew across the breadth of the elastic a few times to ensure that its secure. The lace tends to unravel, so sew from the middle of the fold.
STEP 4
To finish the headband, wrap a piece of scrap fabric or ribbon around the seams, and either sew or hot glue it in place. This will cover the fraying ends of the lace and hide the seams.
You can make these headbands with many variations. I like to add multiple strands or lace or ribbon, as well as flowers for decoration. These unique DIY headbands are great for birthday and holiday presents. The cost is low for you, and friends always love a cute accessory!
HAIR BOWS
Cost: $7.00 for all materials (enough for 5 bows)
Time: 5minutes
Materials:
-6" by 3.5" piece of velvet
-.75" by 2.5" piece of velvet
-hair pin/clip
-pen and hot glue gun
STEP 1
On the back side of the fabric, divide the bigger piece of velvet into four quadrants.
STEP 2
Pinch the intersection with your fingers and pick up the velvet.
Pinch the intersection with your fingers and pick up the velvet.
Put a drop of glue into the center (which you should be able to locate because of how you picked it up).
Fold the fabric horizontally with the plush sides on the inside. Let the glue dry. The result should be like the photo above.
STEP 3
Place another drop of glue on the outside.
Just above the fold along the line, fold the edge back over on each side of the velvet.
STEP 4
Pinch and turn the bow over. The photo above is the result.
Glue one end of a small strip to the underside of the bow.
STEP 5
To finish, glue any type of hair clip to the back of the bow. Or instead of making a clip, you can glue or sew the bow onto a headband or ribbon. Also, if you choose to use a pin, this bow makes a great bow tie.
The velvet bow DIY is a simple, easy and inexpensive creative project. These simple bows make wonderful gift, accessories and ornaments that everyone will surely enjoy.
By guest writer Anna McGarrigle
