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Patriotic Hair Band

 

   This patriotic hair band is extremely easy to make and it really jazzes up your look for your Memorial Day party, Fourth of July barbecue, or Labor Day picnic! These can be made for any holiday, substituting in the colors of choice.  Think about making some in your child's school colors to show school spirit, or your favorite home sports team.   Many craft stores sell ribbon by the yard, making this a very inexpensive hair accessory to make!


patriotic hair band





Things Needed:

  • An elastic hair band
  • 1 yard of red ribbon
  • 1 yard of blue ribbon
  • 1 yard of white ribbon
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Glue or fabric stiffener (optional, in case you are using ribbon that frays easily)

1.  Begin by cutting the ribbon into 6 inch lengths.  You should end up with 6 pieces each of red, white, and blue ribbon.


                          photo of cut ribbons


2.  If the ribbon frays easily, an optional step is to dip each end of the ribbon into fabric stiffener, or a bit of glue, and allow to dry.  

3.  Begin by tying one length of ribbon around the elastic band, in a simple  square knot, as shown below.


                          Photo of tying one ribbon to the elastic band


4.  Continue to tie the ribbons around the elastic band, alternating red, white, and blue.



   photo of tying ribbonsphoto of tying ribbons


5.  Continue all the way around until you have tied all 18 ribbons.  Now it is ready to wear it in your hair!

                              photo of finished hair band




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