I’ve been insanely obsessed with making rosette hair accessories this past week. Seriously I made a few clipies for gifts and two different elastic headbands to go with different outfits I wore last week. I really really like them, and every time I wear one out I get compliments. I think the best part is that I can throw my hair up in a claw clip or poofed pony tail and not feel like a slob ;) I hope you have fun making them as well.
Giveaway
And just for fun to say goodbye to 2010 and hello to 2011 I’ll be giving one of these away on the RaeGun facebook page. Just go fan the page and then read this post for info of how to enter the giveaway (ends Jan. 11, 2011). And if you’re not feeling crafty or don’t have the time I’ve added some to my shop and I’ll be adding more they’ll all be in the accessories section.
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What you’ll need
Strips of fabric
Felt
Hair Clips, pins or headband (I love the elastic ones, they’re comfortable enough for me to wear all day)
Hot glue gun with glue
optional: mesh, lace, beads, etc.
What to do
- tear or cut your strips of fabric I like them to be between 1 and 3 inches
- fold the strip in half lengthwise (hotdog bun style not hamburger bun)
- start to roll at one end gluing every couple of rolls
- after a few rolls start twisting (you’ll get slightly different looks depending how tightly you twist)
- glue often, I do a dot about every half of third of the circumference
- when it’s big enough to your liking cut the fabric leaving a little tail, put some glue on the underside and fasten the tail.
- If you want to add leaves cut leaves out of felt. Otherwise cut a small square out of felt small enough that it will not show you will be gluing this to the bottom of the rosette.
- Cut any other fabric, feathers or other embellishments you want to use.
- FOR THE HAIR CLIPS OR HEADBANDS : lay any other embellishments under the rosette and glue the felt to the back of the rosette. Then glue the rosette onto the clip (the felt should provide a good base to attach the rosette)
- FOR THE HAIRPINS: make your rosette and layer the embellishments you’d like to use glue them together then cut a piece of felt to attach to the back of the rosette and glue. Finally cut a small piece of felt slide it in between the parts of the hairpin then glue to the felt already attached to the rosette.
Enjoy! Let me know if you try it out.
Heidi Kingery says
Thanks so much for the tutorial! Can’t wait to try some out! I just found your blog and have a feeling I will be coming back again and again!
To Sew With Love says
awwww… these is too cute! my daughter wants one! thanks for sharing your tutorial and thanks for linking up! ^^)
Sarah Takens says
I’ve seen these rosettes, but not with the extra touch of tulle! That’s stunning! Thank you for linking to Pinapotamus!
Carrie at In the Hammock Blog says
this is so cute!! the mesh really adds a lot! Thanks for sharing!
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maleahbliss says
I’ve been rather obsessed with making clipies too! So fun! I love your addition of the netting! Thanks so much for linking up! I hope you’ll stop by Tute {Yourself} Tuesday again next week!
Andrea says
I’ve been looking for a good rosette tutorial all week! Thanks so much.
Kaysi says
Cute! Love the mesh with it!
Courtney Rosehart says
This is simply adorable! I can’t wait to try this out! Thank you for sharing!
Where did you get the… I don’t know what it’s called, but where did you get that white THING you put under the rosettes? It’s cute!
Thanks again!
~Courtney Rosehart
marissa says
Courtney it’s called netting. You can get it a a fabric store and it’s usually by the tulle
Courtney Rosehart says
Hi Marissa,
Thank you! I’ll be sure to head out this weekend to get some.
Luv ya!
~Courtney Rosehart