I'm Rachel Denbow from Smile And Wave! Elsie and I started Red Velvet Art together about eight years ago as a fun side project. It's been a wonderful journey and I am really excited to celebrate the birthday of our store!
I've got an easy hair accessory tutorial for you that will invite a little Spring into your wardrobe.
You'll need a pair of scissors, embroidery thread and needle, 1/4 sheet of felt, a hair clip, and fabric that measures about 3" x 24".
Cut your fabric into three long strips and braid them together. Wind it in a circle to see roughly how big you want it and then cut your felt down to size so that you have two matching squares. Thread your needle.
Stitch one end of your braided fabric in the center of both pieces of felt but don't cut your string.
Coil your braid around itself and working from the back of the felt, stitch the coils down where they meet about every 1/2" or more as shown.
Keep coiling and stitching until you've mostly covered your felt square or have run out of fabric. Tuck the other end between your coil and the felt and stitch down. Knot and trim your thread.
Trim the felt off so that it doesn't show from the front and secure your hair clip to the back using more embroidery thread or other desired method.
You can make two or three in different sizes attached to a larger piece of felt and stitch them to a headband, make a pretty brooch, or embellish a tote or tee. It's a great way to use up random pieces of fabric! Thanks for stopping by the blog party and be sure to check in later for more fun!
XO. Rachel Denbow
awww i knew your tutorial was going to be cute. :) love this idea!
Posted by: Ariel | January 25, 2010 at 04:03 PM
How sweet!
Posted by: Elisha | January 25, 2010 at 04:04 PM
I Looooove it!
I got some clips the other day, but didn't know what to make until now :)
thanks so much x
Posted by: Julie M | January 25, 2010 at 04:05 PM
This is so easy and adorable! This will be fun to use vintage sheets with to make cute spring accessories! Love!
Posted by: Jenny | January 25, 2010 at 04:06 PM
so pretty!
Posted by: Renay Alpers | January 25, 2010 at 04:08 PM
that's cute ! thanks! I might use it on a scrapbook page
Posted by: Elisa P | January 25, 2010 at 04:10 PM
Cute!
Posted by: Nicole | January 25, 2010 at 04:10 PM
How cute would that make as a rug!? I might have to adventure and try :)
Posted by: Cordelia McLellan | January 25, 2010 at 04:10 PM
adorable!
Posted by: Jenna | January 25, 2010 at 04:12 PM
ummmm, LOVE!
Posted by: margot | January 25, 2010 at 04:14 PM
thank you mama! i can't wait to make these... they'll be cute little accessories for arly's alice in wonderland birthday party. and she can help! yays.
xo.
jari
Posted by: jari | January 25, 2010 at 04:18 PM
yay! that's cute. I will definitely try it!!
Posted by: amanda | January 25, 2010 at 04:20 PM
Lovely!
Thanks!!
<3
Posted by: cindy barriga | January 25, 2010 at 04:21 PM
i'm so making me one of these!!!
Posted by: lizzie | January 25, 2010 at 04:24 PM
love, love!! thanks for sharing such a sweet idea!
Posted by: Julie | January 25, 2010 at 04:24 PM
this looks fun! i am going to have to try this out! great gift ideas for valentines day to give to a friend.
:)
Posted by: jessica | January 25, 2010 at 04:24 PM
adorable! i plan to make some of these this week! thanks elsie and rach!
Posted by: nikki | January 25, 2010 at 04:24 PM
such a cute idea! <3
Posted by: Kristine Claghorn | January 25, 2010 at 04:30 PM
Can't wait to try this!!
Posted by: Lacey | January 25, 2010 at 04:35 PM
adorable! must do that one too! looks lovely in your hair...think it would look lovely in my dreads. woo! great post.
Posted by: Renea Hanna | January 25, 2010 at 04:37 PM