I love hair combs but don't find many out there that I really like, so decided to make my own. I wanted to go with a vintage look, so I chose ribbon and feathers.
Follow the instructions below to create your own combs... which could accomodate to different occasions and styles including romantic or modern wedding hair styles
First, fold the ribbon
(approximately on a 45 degree angle) so the back of the folded piece is against
the back of the rest of the ribbon.
Then start folding the
front, so the front of the ribbon touches the front of the rest of the ribbon. The
angle should be tighter in the center and looser on the edges to create a circumference
with the ribbon (In some cases it's easier to use pins to hold the fabric in
place).
Continue to do this
until you overlap the starting point by at least 1/4 of the way (you can
continue for 2 or 3 rounds if you wish).
Once you are happy
with the flower shape, cut the ribbon from the roll and fold it in, so you can't
see the unfinished edge.
Stitch at the center
of the flower in such a way that you hold ALL folds in place.
Add beads in the center
to cover the stitching from before.
You can layer flowers
with different fabrics to create texture. Just make sure the bottom flower is
made with a wider ribbon. Add feathers and other embellishments, and make sure
you stitch them in place.
Stitch the comb on the
back of the flower and your vintage comb is done!
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