DIY Felt Flower Barrettes

DIY Felt Flower Barrettes

By Laura Bray

LB Tea Cup Coin Purse Photo A

As far as my daughter and I are concerned, a girl can never have too many accessories, so we spend a lot of time creating cute hair accessories for her long hair. These flower barrettes are so sweet and very pretty. Be sure to make extra for friends!

Supplies:

  • Blank hair clips
  • Rainbow ClassicFelt™ in a variety of colors
  • Needle & thread
  • Hot glue gun & glue
  • Ribbon

LB Felt Flower Barrette Purple Photo 2

Instructions to make a purple rose hair barrette:

  1. Cut a 9” x 2” strip of felt.
  2. Cut scallops along one edge.LB Felt Flower Barrette Photo 3
  3. Roll the felt strip. Once the entire strip is roller, stitch the bottom (side without the scallops) together. LB Felt Flower Barrette Photo 4
  4. Arrange the petals of the flower, by gently pulling and folding the scallops until you are pleased with how it looks. Add green leaves if you wish.
  5. Glue a ribbon onto the top of the hairclip, and then glue the felt flower.

LB Felt Flower Barrette Pink Photo 5

Instructions to make a pink rose hair barrette:

  1. Cut a 9” x 2” strip of felt.
  2. Cut scallops along one edge.
  3. If you want to add an embroidery embellishment, stitch around the scallops at the top.
  4. Stitch a running stitch across the straight bottom of the felt strip. Gently pull and gather the petals together.
  5. Glue a ribbon onto the top of the hairclip, and then glue the felt flower.

LB Felt Flower Barrette Photo 6

Instructions to make a white flower hair barrette:

  1. Cut a 9” x 2” strip of felt.
  2. Cut triangles along one edge.
  3. Stitch a running stitch across the straight bottom of the felt strip. Gently pull and gather the petals together.
  4. Stitch a button into the center if desired.
  5. Glue a ribbon onto the top of the hairclip, and then glue the felt flower.

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