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Styling Tips:
1. Pair this headband with jeans and a blazer. Keep it casual. This headband screams...."I don't care...but I look HAUTE!!"

Posted by Jenna C. from New York, New York, United States • Published See Jenna C.'s 118 projects »
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  • How to make a chain headband. Haute Chain Headband - Step 1
    Step 1

    Gather materials. About 12" of stretch ribbon and about 10" of chain should do. Make sure to take your own measurements...everyone's head is a different size :)

  • How to make a chain headband. Haute Chain Headband - Step 2
    Step 2

    After cutting ribbon and twisting off the chain that you need, lay it out to make sure it's the look you're going for.

  • How to make a chain headband. Haute Chain Headband - Step 3
    Step 3

    Begin sewing chain onto the ribbon, making sure the chain is on the velvet side. Secure the first link with several stitches.

  • How to make a chain headband. Haute Chain Headband - Step 4
    Step 4

    Continue to sew chain onto the ribbon. We used about 2 stitches per link.

  • How to make a chain headband. Haute Chain Headband - Step 5
    Step 5

    Once you get to the end, secure the chain with a couple of stitches. Then cut off excess thread. The chain doesn't need to appear perfectly straight when you're sewing it on. Since the ribbon is stretch, it'll pull the chain to make the perfect headband.

  • How to make a chain headband. Haute Chain Headband - Step 6
    Step 6

    We didn't do a very good job measuring, and our headband was a little small. We cut a 4" piece of ribbon to sew on as an extension.

  • How to make a chain headband. Haute Chain Headband - Step 7
    Step 7

    Simply lay the extra piece of ribbon overlapping about an inch and prepare to stitch it on.

  • How to make a chain headband. Haute Chain Headband - Step 8
    Step 8

    Now sew both ends of the stretch ribbon together. It's always best to stitch all around, forming a square of stitches. Make sure this is secure.

  • How to make a chain headband. Haute Chain Headband - Step 9
    Step 9

    Here is a photo of the headband!

  • How to make a chain headband. Haute Chain Headband - Step 10
    Step 10

    Now try it on!

  • How to make a chain headband. Haute Chain Headband - Step 11
    Step 11

    Rock it!

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