Sew a Trio of Hair Accessories by Lesley Ware

All levels | 36 min 55 sec

Sew a Trio of Hair Accessories
Overview01:18
Materials01:50
Make a hair bow14:30
Make a scrunchie08:05
Make a headband11:12

Taught by Lesley Ware

Buy For $19.95

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Add unique style to your outfits and fix any wonky hair days by making your own fun hair accessories. Lesley Ware, author of three sewing and fashion books and a fashion-as-self-care advocate, will show you how easy it is to hand-sew scrunchies, headbands, and bow clips - no sewing machine required. You'll also learn how to work with elastic for a perfect fit. After you master the basics, you can get creative with modifying your hair accessories and adding your own spin. Make one to match any mood or style and wow your friends with some extra special presents.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Ruler
Chalk
Fabric scissors
Pins
Hand-sewing needle with matching thread
Safety pin
Iron and ironing surface
Sewing machine and matching thread
Material for each of the projects:
Bow: Fabric (linen, silk, velvet or cotton) - 4 in. x 6 in.
Ribbon or contrasting fabric - approx. 1 in. x 2 in.,
Loop turner
Hair Clip / bobby pin / headband
Steam-A-Seam or other fabric fusible to close the hole if you don’t want to sew it (optional)
Scrunchie: Fabric (linen, silk, velvet or cotton) - 3 ½ in. x 22 in.,
Approx. 9 inches of ¼” elastic,
Headband: Cotton fabric (woven not stretch) - 18 in. x 4 ¾ in, and 9 in. x 1 ¾ in.,
Approx. 6 inches of ¾" wide elastic

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Learn how to:

Make scrunchies, headbands, and bow clips
Sew by hand
Sew with elastic
Design your own hair accessories

What you'll get:

Easy-to-follow video lessons on how to sew 3 different kinds of hair accessories
5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supply list
Step-by-step instructions by expert sewist and instructor Lesley Ware
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students