Saturday, November 20, 2010

Chiffon Flower

This is an adorable headband you can make at a cheap price and in less than 20mins! Choose to do 4 or 8 layers for your flower. Finished flower measurement is a 2 1/2" diameter. If you can use left over materials from previous projects.

Cost: $1 - $2
Time: 10-20 mins
    Materials
  • 4in. of Chiffon
  • 1mm stretch cording (buy according to head measurement)
  • Felt or Scrap Fabric
  • 3 pearl beads 
  • Print out pattern located at bottom of post

DIRECTIONS
 
STEP 1: Cut out circles 1 – 4 in Chiffon fabric. Cut out circle 5 in felt or scrap fabric.{OPTIONAL: if you want the fuller flower picture by the women above who is wearing the headband, cut circles 1 - 4 out twice, so that there are 8 layers instead of four.}

STEP 2: Singe the edges of fabric by holding near the flame as shown below. Practice on a scrap until you get the hang of it. Do each circle one at a time. Layer circles, 1 on top and 4 on the bottom. Secure the center with a pin. {If doing eight layers, layer them, starting from the top 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, 4-4}


STEP 3: Tie the cording ends into a tight double knot, like how you tie your shoes.






STEP 4: Sandwich the knotted cording in between the circle 5 cutouts. Set machine to a tight zigzag stitch. Zigzag, so the cording is in between the stitches.



STEP 5: Pin flower to the felt/scrap circle. Double thread a needle and tie a knot at the end. Make sure the bead will fit through the needle. Then Sew three pearl beads in the center, through the flower and felt/scrap.Knot the end when done.


 
STEP 6: Using fabric or craft glue, glue a piece of scrap fabric on backside to cover up stitches. DONE!





If the headband keeps on slipping out of your hair, use some bobby pins to secure it.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Hair Acessories

Here are some adorable, affordable hair accessories I found on Etsy. Stay tuned because I will be showing you how to mimic some of these styles…or you can just go buy them.


Bethany Lorelle, Coco Rose Couture, Creations By Chelsea, Be Something New, Acute Designs, La Mya's Boutique, My Sweet Bee, Be Something New, Bethany Lorelle

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Pillow Texture

Here are some fun ideas you can use to decorate your pillows. Adding texture can make a simple couch or bed fun and exciting.


Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Amy Power's Inspired Ideas for Christmas

Browse through this awesome online magazine to get Christmas Craft ideas! You'll luv it!