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20 minutes
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Fabric And Button Barrette Tutorial

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Very fun and easy fashion accessories
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These barrettes are fun and easy to make. They are great for using little bits of fabric especially your stashed vintage treasures). They also show case special buttons and are a great use for those buttons that have no matches. I sometimes make matching pairs but I really like the making coordinates that are each a little different but still look good worn together.

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  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    1. Pick out and Iron fabrics, I usually work on several pair at once picking out fabrics and buttons before I start gluing. Then I work in like an assembly line fashion. Gluing all the fabric on then cutting all at once etc…

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    2.Cut scrap fabric in rectangles just larger than the barrettes


  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    3.Open barrette and slide pliers into back of barrette
    To hold while gluing

  4. Step 4

    Step 4

    4.Glue generously on barrette top


  5. Step 5

    Step 5

    Position fabric as you want on top of glue
    Press evenly as the glue cools with medium firmness
    Allow to cool completely

  6. Step 6

    Step 6

    7.Trim around barrette taking care to leave a slight edge (>1/16”) to allow for any needed fabric expansion when you close the barrette

  7. Step 7

    Step 7

    8. Spray entire fabric side of barrette with no fray spray. Allow them dry completely

  8. Step 8

    Step 8

    9. Use hot glue on the back of the button and position in place on barrettes while open press slowly and evenly. Then leave to cool on open barrettes

  9. Step 9

    Step 9

    10. Sport your cute new hair accessories

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Keeley C.

Keeley C.

August 18th, 2008 12:19

that's a fantastic idea! they're adorable!

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ʎǝɔɐɹƃ

August 18th, 2008 12:33

Oh I love them-really clear how-to :)

Taz

Taz

August 18th, 2008 15:04

These are so cute, such a fantastic idea. I'm going to look up no fray spray on ebay now. It'll come in handy for my bows too. Thanks.

purplebutterflywings

purplebutterflywings

August 18th, 2008 20:52

that is so cute! actually, yesterday i was at a cute little craft boutique and they were selling those for $20 a pair!!! mabey you should try selling yours...i know lots of places that would love to sell those "by a local artist". great work!

DIS.AR.RAY

DIS.AR.RAY

August 18th, 2008 22:12

THATS SO CUTE! very adorable :D

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Nicky love's cupcakes!

August 19th, 2008 01:52

Made of WIn!!!! I love them!

Alexis K.

Alexis K.

August 19th, 2008 05:02

those are adorable! one question where can u get no fray spray, can these be made with out it?

belle

belle

August 26th, 2008 14:27

I got my no-fray spray at hancocks or joannes I think! but I think you can pick it up at any crafty fabric store super store(like hobby lobby or michaels maybe?) Mine is called Fray stop and the USA company is Sullivans (630)-435-1530
It is pretty toxic stuff, I use it on my tiny serged ends. You CAN totally make them without the no fray...I just started using it cause it works kinda like a scotch guard (helps keep them clean) and of course they do not fray up around the edges so much( since I sell them I want them to make sure They last and stay pretty). If you do not use no fray I suggest maybe leaving a TINY bit more fabric around your edges to allow for some xtra fray.