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Time: 20 mins

Very fun and easy fashion accessories
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.

Posted by belle from Texas, Texas, United States • Published 18th August 2008 • See belle's 32 projects »

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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…
Step 2
2.Cut scrap fabric in rectangles just larger than the barrettes
Step 3
3.Open barrette and slide pliers into back of barrette
To hold while gluing
Step 4
4.Glue generously on barrette top
Step 5
Position fabric as you want on top of glue
Press evenly as the glue cools with medium firmness
Allow to cool completely
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
Step 7
8. Spray entire fabric side of barrette with no fray spray. Allow them dry completely
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
Step 9
10. Sport your cute new hair accessories

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belle · Texas, Texas, US · 32 projects 26th August 2008

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.

Alexis K. · California, California, US · 8 projects 19th August 2008

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

Nicole Renee · Kansas City, Missouri, US · 16 projects 19th August 2008

Made of WIn!!!! I love them!

DIS.AR.RAY · Las Vegas, Nevada, US · 32 projects 18th August 2008

THATS SO CUTE! very adorable

purplebutterflywings · 2 projects 18th August 2008

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!