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   Start your project with gathering different colored ribbons, fabric scraps, small toys (they must be light weight), plastic flowers.. anything. Try different compositions.

   
   
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   After your design is ready, take the craft felt and draw a circle by using a small plate, mug or cup. My fascinator bace was 10cm diameter (4 inhces).

   
   
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   Cut two felt circles.

   
   
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   Sew the ribbons to a loop. Sew a gethering thread on to the edge of your ribbons and gather them. Sew the "ribbon donuts" on to the felt base.

   
   
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   Roll up the zipper roses. Use one side of the zipper for one rose. My fascinator fitted three zipper roses.

   
   
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   Sew the zipper roses together by hand.

   
   
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   This is what you should have now.

   
   
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   Pin the roses on to one felt base cicle.

   
   
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   Sew the zipper roses on to the felt base.

   
   
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    Draw a circle (1cm or 1/4 inches smaller diameter than the felt circles) and cut it out. I used the cardboard from a frozen foods box.

    
    
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    Sew the felt circled together by hand. Sew only half a circle.

    
    
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    pin the elastic band on to the base and try the fascinator on. Adjust the length if needed. Sew the band on to the felt base firmly.

    
    
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    Put the cardboard cirle between the felt pieces and sew the rest of the felt edges together.

    
    
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    If you want a veil to your fascinator, you can add some soft tull, organza, shiffon or lace to the front edge. Sew by hand.

    
    
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    Your fascinator s finished!

    
    

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