Sunday, August 17, 2008

Fabric and Button Barrette tutorial


~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 making coordinates that are each a little different but still look good worn together.
*********Level of Difficulty: super duper easy***********


Supplies you will need:
* Ironed Fabric scraps (at least 1” x3”~ ish)

*Cute flat (sew through) buttons
*Non- painted Barrettes (I use binding or hem clips They are cheaper and bare metal) The glue has a hard time grabbing the painted barrette; if you only have painted ones use a metal file to scuff up the paint and it helps the glue grab

*No fray spray (This is not totally necessary but I found it to increase the life of my barrettes) *Hot glue gun (yay) and sticks
* Pliers or tweezers (just to help keep glue off you)
*Scissors( small detail ones work best)

Instructions

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…




2.Cut scrap fabric in rectangles just larger than the barrettes



3.Open barrette and slide pliers into back of barrette
To hold while gluing





4.Glue generously on barrette top



5.Position fabric as you want on top of glue


Press evenly as the glue cools with medium firmness



6.Allow to cool completely

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

8. Spray entire fabric side of barrette with no fray spray. Allow them dry completely



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



10. Sport your cute new hair accessories




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24 comments:

  1. Blue MamaAugust 18, 2008 at 12:43 PM

    Good job on the tutorial, everything looks great!!!!!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 18, 2008 at 4:32 PM

    Oh, my goodness, I totally LOVE it!
    How wonderfully easy! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  3. juliaAugust 24, 2008 at 10:58 AM

    i was just about to attempt these on my own... and now i know how! thanks honey! come home soon, we miss you...

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  4. Blue MamaAugust 24, 2008 at 8:41 PM

    Your tutorial is the #3 most popular (out of 20) for this week!!!! You go, mama!!!!!

    So happy you're coming home tomorrow. Let's hang out Tues or Wed, whenever you're all settled in!

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  5. becksAugust 25, 2008 at 6:55 PM

    great tut lady! perfect for the scrapy scraps! thanks!

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  6. amy is the partyAugust 26, 2008 at 7:41 AM

    Hi, just wanted to say thanks for visiting my blog and I see that you've got a great tutorial here yourself!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 27, 2008 at 7:43 AM

    cute, cute, cute.
    i love your tutorial.
    you did good!

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  8. SecondChanceChickenSeptember 2, 2008 at 2:08 AM

    love these and I need a new craft for tweens and they could easily do this and add their own flair to it. I'm going to stick to non fray fabric like jersey or cotton knit so the fray spray wont be needed

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2008 at 5:22 PM

    Very cute idea! I wonder if Mod Podge would work?

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2008 at 5:13 AM

    Geat!!!!
    Love it

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  11. SubvertiaSeptember 10, 2008 at 8:31 AM

    Thanks for the great tutorial!

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2008 at 9:01 AM

    I'm always looking for stuff to do with my little scraps.
    Thanks!

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  13. Snippety GibbetSeptember 12, 2008 at 5:45 PM

    Thanks for the post. I spend a fortune on hair clips that look cute. I'd rather make my own.

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  14. DeerDominiqueSeptember 16, 2008 at 8:24 PM

    They are so great and cute, but can we talk about your sunglasses?

    L-O-V-E them, oh so very much.

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  15. MarissaOctober 16, 2008 at 2:29 PM

    I came across your blog after you wre featured on Craftzine's blog and let me say I LoooooooooVE your stuff!

    I went out to get supplies to make these barrettes right away and had success . . . but what can I do to keep them from coming unglued after one or two uses? (I used the same clips you did, and the glue just doesn't like staying put after a few openings and closings.) Or did I just do something wrong?...

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  16. MarissaOctober 17, 2008 at 7:29 AM

    Thanks so much for your great comment! Good tips there, and thanks for taking the time to write 'em -- as you can see I only just started my blog, so I get pretty psyched when someone's paying attention. ;-) And I know you're a busy lady, so it means a lot.

    I will certainly keep those pointers in mind and look forward to more barrette posts from Belle and Burger! Yay!

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  17. CynthiaDecember 3, 2008 at 7:06 AM

    Awesome! Thanks for that tutorial. My budding craft queen 8 year old daughter and I will be making them for her friends for Christmas.

    Especially thanks for the binding clips tip. I'll bet they are way cheaper than the store bought barrettes.

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  18. Welcome to fort & field!...January 21, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    I just ran across your blog looking for some cute new hair ideas. I love this tutorial and your blog. I'm off to bookmark you now...

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  19. SarahJanuary 30, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    I love these so much! Just wanted to let you know that I've posted a link to this tutorial on my blog. Thanks for sharing it with us!

    -Sarah from Create Studio
    www.createstudio.blogspot.com

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  20. ShortyFebruary 9, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    I just found your site through Pimp Stitch...actually the valentine heart pillows, but I was searching thru your other posts, too. Love your blog and your ideas!!! Can't wait to see more of your creations!

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    hi.. where can i buy the no fray spray..? can u recommend me the website where can i purchase online..?

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  22. belleMarch 2, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    I think I got mine at hancocks(in store) but I se they have it online. The no fray is optional.

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  23. moeSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:16 AM

    THanks for the idea! I made 2 cute matching ones for DD and they came out SO cute! Cant wait to make more!

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  24. make handmadeOctober 27, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    So cute! thanks for sharing.

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