Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Hairclip / Brooch DIY


 
 
 
 
Hello to another fantastically easy DIY.  What you look at is a  hairclip that can be used as a brooch too. At first glance, it may appear ridiculous to have them both at the back and I thought that too. I believed that the brooch pin is going to get tangled in my hair, but surprisingly, it doesn't.
Don't you think it's great having 2 in 1? If you do, gather your supplies and let's make it.
 
Supplies:
1. a crocodile hairclip
2. a brooch pin
3. tulle / satin rosettes and crochet flowers (instructions given below)
4. beads
5. a felt piece
6. glue, sewing thread
 
 
 
To make the tulle and satin rosettes use this tutorial
To crochet the flowers follow this pattern
 
 
 
 
 
1. Take a strip of felt and glue it over the top of the clip to cover it lengthwise.
2. Cut out a round piece of felt and cover the upper part of the clip. Mark where the clip ends and cut it again to make a half moon shape - in my case it was way to bigger so I cut it out to the size I thought would be best for it.
3. Remember to slid it under the lower part of the clip.
4. Pin the two sides together (or not) and prepare to sew them. 
 
 
Using a sewing thread, I sewed the felt cover with the blanket stitch. And on the lower part sew the brooch pin.

Design the look of your new hairclip / brooch. Sew or glue the crochet flowers and the rosettes.
 
 

 
 Add beads for extra glam.
And that's it. Hope you like it!

 
 
 
 


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19 comments:

Divya N said...

I love it , it looks so pretty. I would like to do a demo of it in class for my students later this year, with your permission

Rose said...

Oh that is so precious! I really love it, and the idea to put it in the hair is so nice!!
Love that kind of project!
Rose, xx

Maya Kuzman said...

Oh, that would be fantastic Divya! Go ahead! I hope your students like it :)

Maya Kuzman said...

I am glad you like it Rose! It is a great gift too. My mom constantly wears hairclips so I am making a few as a gift for her.

Mrs. R said...

Maya, what a lovely hairclip. Your work is just gorgeous! These would make excellent Christmas gifts too! xo

Carla a.k.a Mrs. R @ SimplifyLifeWithMrsR.com

Maya Kuzman said...

Thank you Carla! I hope people will get inspired to make it!

Crafts a la Mode said...

Pinned. I love your hair adornment and love that you made it yourself. Thanks for showing how to make it. Best wishes, Linda @Crafts a la mode

Kim said...

So very pretty, Maya. I love you can wear the clip/brooch several ways. Love that pretty blouse your brooch is beautifying.

Maya Kuzman said...

Oh, thank You Linda for pinning! So glad you like it!

Maya Kuzman said...

Thank you Kim. The jacket is my favorite. I bought it from Barcelona and every time I wear it, it reminds me od the fantastic time we had there.

Katrin@northernfeeling.com said...

This looks so so pretty, I love the colour and I bet it looks just lovely on anything!

Alhana said...

Very pretty! I love how both the hairpin and the brooch pin are concealed no matter with one you use. How clever! Kudos!

Maya Kuzman said...

Thank you Katrin!

Maya Kuzman said...

Thank you Alhana!

Sahana Ajeethan said...

This neat and beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty.See you again next week.

JES said...

Good morning! This is just a little note to let you know we have *FEATURED* this post today on the ART OF HOME-MAKING MONDAYS at Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth. Thank you for joining us! We hope to have you again this week and have a lovely week! :)

Debby in KS said...

Oh, I've made the very same kind. My mom loved crocheting those little things and was always giving me some. I made both barrettes and pins like yours! I also added things like a string of seed beads, buttons, and rhinestones. I only have one white one left, but seeing yours in such lovely colors makes me want to make more! Even though Mom has been gone 3 years now, I still have some of those little flowers!

Maya Kuzman said...

That's wonderful Debby! What lovely reminder to have as a keepsake!

Maya Kuzman said...

Thank you for making this Monday special Jes!