How to make leather hair accessories?

How to make leather hair accessories?
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Easy ways to make beautiful hairbow accessories

Hairbows are the symbol of power, confidence, and believing-ness. You can quickly make these cute (little as well as big) hair bows at home. Hair bows are the perfect accessory.

What do you need to make those pretty hair bows?

You will have to make several trips to get such beautiful hair accessories.

  • Leather strip, or fabric to make the bows. Leather is the favourite to make hair bows, though you can also make bows with cloth. Leather thick strips are the favourite for these bows as they are thicker and more durable than standard leather strips and look quite good.
  • Hair accessories – Barrettes and French clips, tic tac clips (snap clips), alligator clips, bobby pins, comb clips, butterfly clips, fabric, plastic /metal hairbands, thin slides, hair pins, and hair ties and scrunchies to attach the hair bows.
  • Glue – robust and fast-drying glue – instant glue is better but be careful with the hands.
  • Sewing needle and thread in matching colors
  • Other odds and ends to embellish the bows like buttons, sequins, beads, rhinestones, etc

Making leather hair accessories for girls has become a new favourite thing to do. Whether you’re cutting them by hand or with your Silhouette they’re an easy project and designs are endless. The Candy Corn Hair Bow: The bottom is black and white stripes and the top is candy corn faux leather. For the smaller bow: You should use orange and black polka dots and a Halloween print.

LIST OF SUPPLIES:

  • Circuit Explore Air 2 or Maker
  • Hair Bow Templates images
  • Material (faux leather, glitter canvas, thin leather, pattern canvas, felt, foam sheets, card stock, etc.)
  • glue gun & glue sticks
  • hair bow clips to make hair accessories
  • scissors

Cut the pieces for the bow

  1. Cut the leather with scissors or a Circuit cutting machine to cut the leather pieces for the bow.
  2. Glue pieces together. Glue the bow pieces together using a hot glue gun. To see where to glue and attach pieces.
  3. Attach the bow to a clip, or headband or use it as a beautification. There are so many ways to use these bows! Attach a clip, use it as varnishing on a larger craft, attach it to a headband or come up with your own unique idea! Pretty bows on different clips.
  1. Next, lift the material off the mat. If some pieces are still attached or if you have strayed, use scissors to cut them off.
  2. Tips: Cut thick textured faux leather face down. (See image for reference). Pieces that are still attached should pop out when you tug on it.
  3. For the pink bow with the heart.
  4. As many of you know that you can use a heat press but to show how easy is to use I applied it using a home iron on the highest heat setting with no steam.

Assembling your Hair Bows by hand

Assembling your hair bows is very easy. Save the bottom piece for last and work on putting together your bows. Follow the directions that came with your bow template. Not all templates have instructions, so you might have to wing it. For most of the bows done, glue the ends to the middle of the pattern. Pattern side up. Pinch for a few seconds and go on to the next part. You’ll want to glue all the pieces together, wrap the middle piece around and glue, and then glue your alligator clip.

Cutting with your Cameo 3

To cut with your Silhouette Cameo 3, you’ll want to make sure you purchase files that come with dxf or SVG files. Download the file. Open your Silhouette software and load the template. To do this click File > Open > File Name.Once your file is loaded, you can resize the bow if you want or get straight to cutting. You’ll want to figure out your pattern order. Are you using 2 or 3 different fabric patterns or just 1? If you’re using 2+, you’ll need to figure out which pieces will be on what fabric or leather and cut accordingly.

To cut, you’ll want to place your fabric or leather pattern side down. Make sure to stretch it as you’re laying it over the map. The leather materials stick to the mat just fine, and you can cut it as is, but with fabric, I need to tape it around the edges because it can slide if you’re worried about your material—sliding tape around the edges with masking tape.Load your cutting mat into your cameo and go to the send menu. Make sure to do a test cut before cutting out your complete design. Change your settings to fit your material and hit send. Repeat till the end of all pieces.

FAQs

Are leather hair accessories suitable for all hair types?

Yes, leather hair accessories can be used on various hair types, including straight, curly, wavy, and textured hair. They are versatile and can add a touch of elegance and style to any hairstyle.

Can leather hair accessories be worn comfortably throughout the day?

Leather hair accessories are designed with comfort in mind. They are typically lightweight and made with soft, flexible leather materials. However, it’s essential to choose accessories that fit your hair thickness and length to ensure comfortable wear.

Can leather hair accessories be used for formal occasions?

Absolutely! Leather hair accessories can elevate your look for formal occasions. Whether it’s a wedding, cocktail party, or business event, leather accessories like headbands, barrettes, and hairpins can add a sophisticated and classy touch to your hairstyle.

Are leather hair accessories environmentally friendly?

The environmental impact of leather hair accessories depends on the sourcing and production methods. Opting for ethically sourced and sustainably produced leather can be a more eco-friendly choice.


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