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Mix and match your hairbands with clip on accessories!
I love hairbands but I only seem to suit wearing accessories at one specific angle on my head, so I decided to make a hairband that I could easily snap on and off accessories.

Posted by Cat Morley from London, United Kingdom • Published See Cat Morley's 1146 projects »
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  • How to make an embellished headband. Snap On Headband - Step 1
    Step 1

    For this project, you'll need one fabric hairband, some snaps and a snap setter.

  • How to make an embellished headband. Snap On Headband - Step 2
    Step 2

    Decide which angle your hair accessories look cutest at and punch a hole through the hairband at that position.

  • How to make an embellished headband. Snap On Headband - Step 3
    Step 3

    Pick out a snap back that matches the hairband.

  • How to make an embellished headband. Snap On Headband - Step 4
    Step 4

    Use the snap setter to press the snap into place through the hairband.

  • How to make an embellished headband. Snap On Headband - Step 5
    Step 5

    To make the bow, with one end in the middle, fold the ribbon into a loop and clip in the middle with a peg.

  • How to make an embellished headband. Snap On Headband - Step 6
    Step 6

    Continue folding the long end of the ribbon into loops, clipping in the middle with the peg.

  • How to make an embellished headband. Snap On Headband - Step 7
    Step 7

    Once you've made four loops, cut the end of the ribbon, remove the peg and pierce through the middle of the bow with an awl.

  • How to make an embellished headband. Snap On Headband - Step 8
    Step 8

    Pick out a cute snap and punch it through the middle of your bow.

  • How to make an embellished headband. Snap On Headband - Step 9
    Step 9

    Neaten up the ends of the ribbon by cutting little triangles out of the edges.

  • How to make an embellished headband. Snap On Headband - Step 10
    Step 10

    Make as many cute little bows and accessories as you like.

  • How to make an embellished headband. Snap On Headband - Step 11
    Step 11

    Clip an accessory that matches your outfit onto your hairband and you're ready to go!

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CraftyCat
CraftyCat · Lake Country, British Columbia, CA · 9 projects
What a great idea!!Love
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