Hair Rosette

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  Step 1

  First, here are the items you'll need (in case they are called different things in different places).

  Note you need 2-3 colours of ribbon. I ended up using only 2. Also, a variety of thicknesses adds interest- this is an ideal project for using scraps.

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  Step 2

  You need to cut lengths of your biggest ribbon TWICE as long as you want each petal.

  I cut 5- if you want a ruffly rosette, do more, if something simple, do less.

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  Step 3

  Create 'loops' with some shape to them (do this by folding each section in half, then turning over the top layer and pinch- you get a loop with a bit of shape to it.

  Thread a needle, knot the thread. Spear each 'petal' on and it will hold it correctly.

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  Step 4

  When you have done all 5, fan the petals out as you would like them and fix with a stitch.

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  Step 5

  Create a smaller version in contrasting ribbon, and stitch to the middle of the big one.

  Repeat at you wish.

  Finish with a simple 'loop' to cover all the stitches, in the middle.

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  Step 6

  Cut a 'base' from your felt. Made 2 roughly the same. The scruffy one here is the 'base'- it will not be seen when the clip is worn.

  Glue the front piece of felt to the top of the alligator clip. Use plenty of glue but be careful not to seal the clip shut!

  Then, open the clip and stick the bottom shape of felt under the top 'jaw' of the clip (metal to felt), and then put glue all around inside between the 2 felt layers- so basically the felt is sealed on to the clip and you can still open/shut the clip.

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  Step 7

  Glue your rosette to your felt where you'd like it.

  You can see from the step above I did it the other way round. To be honest it works either way.

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  Step 8

  I added (using glue- it was hidden under the rosette) 3 neat hanging-down ribbons for decorations- buttons, jewels, feathers could also be used.

  Add a vintage button in the centre of the rosette (again, neatly glued).

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