Here’s a little DIY project, sewing a hair elastic, ideal for reducing your scrap box. Accessories are cheap and widely available these days, but often they’re not quite what you’re looking for. So make your own and use up your scraps. My sweetheart loves little gifts, and our little one thinks it’s cool to get something homemade.
List of materials
- Fabric remnants measuring at least 25 cm x 7 cm, preferably thin, sturdy cotton or polyester
- Sewing thread
- Elastic band or similar
Instructions
Cut a piece of fabric measuring 30 cm x 7 cm. Or longer, if you want more folds.
Fold the piece of fabric in half, left sides together, and iron.
Stitch along the edge, leaving approx. 3 cm free at the front and back.
Now turn the tube right side out..
Pin the two ends together, right sides facing…
and stitch.
Fold back the now closed ring and iron the edges.
Insert a laundry elastic band; I simply tie it together at the desired length.
Distribute the elastic evenly around the ring.
Just close the open seam and the hair tie is finished.
My sweetheart with new hair ties.
