How to make a Make A Lined Alligator Clip

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Introduction

These can be used as a hair accessory alone or for attaching bows to. They give a finished look to hair accessories, especially when lined with velvet ribbon.

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Step1
Heat seal the ends Heat seal the ends of both pieces of ribbon. Lightly and evenly coat the backside of the ribbon with fabric glue.
Step2
insert the glue coated ribbon Open the alligator clip and insert the glue coated ribbon so it is sticking to the top of the inside of the alligator clip.
Step3
Carefully wrap the ribbon Carefully wrap the ribbon around the top of the alligator clip making sure the edges of the ribbon are even and the glue is pressed together.
Step4
Press the ribbon Press the ribbon inside the hinge.
Step5
Press the final small piece on the bottom of the alligator clip. You may want to brace the ends with additional alligator clips until the glue is dry.
Step6
Coat the back Coat the back of the small piece of velvet with fabric glue.
Step7
place the velvet ribbon Carefully place the velvet ribbon inside the top of the alligator clip.

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on 6/11/2008 Pretty!

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