How to Make Hairbows & Barrettes

Browse the hair accessory aisle at the store and you may be picking up your jaw on the way out. Outfitting that special little girl in your life with hairbows and barrettes does not have to be a pocket-emptying experience. A few supplies and a little creativity is all you need to have your princess styling beautiful, one-of-a-kind accessories.

Things You'll Need

• Hot glue gun
• Scissors
• Hair clips
• Barrettes
• Craft supplies and ribbons

Instructions

1. 

   Prepare the hair clip. Select the type of hair clip you wish to use as a base for the hair accessory. Lining the clip with ribbon is optional but it may give your barrette or hairbow a more polished and professional appearance. To line the clip, select a ribbon about the same width as the clip and glue it in place across the top and side. Be sure to choose a color of ribbon that will complement the other colors you will be using. Lining the inside of some clip styles prevents them from closing or fastening securely in the hair so be cautious before fully lining the insides of hair fasteners. If you choose to line the clip or barrette with fancy ribbon, lace, or edging, you could have a finished hair accessory that quickly.

2. 

   Make a bow for your barrette. Cut a length of ribbon or several cuts of the same or different colors for a more full bow. Barrette fasteners hold better in the hair with smaller bows, so a shorter amount of ribbon will be used for them. For larger bows, longer amounts of ribbon should be cut. Tie each ribbon into a bow and secure it with glue or thread.

3. 

   Select an ornament for the barrette. If you want to add more ornate items to the barrette, you can select just about any small object or craft supply. Many scrapbooking notions work well as ornaments for barrettes and bows.

4. 

   Put the pieces together. Use hot glue to glue or thread to sew or tie the bow to the hair fastener. Some fasteners do not allow for the bow to be sewn on. Attach the ornament, if desired, to the center of the bow. You have been successful at creating a gorgeous hairbow.

Resources

• Hip Girl Boutique