How to make a pretty hair tie

I have just learnt how to make a hair tie. They are really cute accessories and are really easy to make.

Difficulty Rating:  Very easy
Time: 15-25 minutes hand sewn.                                          

What you need:

- Needle
- White thread
- 1 big matching button
- Black hair tie [ you can but these from a chemist or a super market]
- Cotton fabric
- Fabric scissors
- Cotton scissors

Note: This can be done with any fabric but it is best to start with cotton.

How to make a pretty hair tie

1. Cut a large circle from your fabric.
2. Thread your needle with a single thread.
3. Secure your thread in the fabric.
4.Do a tacking stitch around the edges of the circle.
5. When you have sewn all the way around your circle, gently pull the fabric with your thread until it bunches up in the center.
6. Pull your thread through to the back of the hair tie
7. Position your button in the center of the hair tie, at the front.
8. Bring your needle and thread through the first hole of the button.
9. Bring your needle down through the other hole.
10. Repeat steps 5 to 6 times or until secure.
11. Bring needle through the back of the hair tie.
12. Position your black hair tie where your thread is.
13. Secure your thread in place.
14. Attach the black hair tie with an over stitch. Do this 10 to 12 times.

Your hair tie is now finished!

You can make hair ties for Christmas, Easter, Halloween etc.

Enjoy!