Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Owl Hairclip Tutorial



Hello Darling!
Ready to craft? Here's what we need to start: Four colors of felt(browns, white, and a color for the beak), I just used scraps from other projects, you don't need a lot, embroidery thread in black or brown (seed beads can be used instead), a bobby pin or other flat hair clip, needle and thread. Got it all? These are a very simple and quick craft. I made three or four while watching TV with no problem at all.
Ok, so here's my pattern for you.


I'm still trying to figure out the best way to post patterns so bear with me! Click on the image and copy and paste it in to photoshop/paint , size it to approx 1/4 of a regular size paper. Grr! I know, sorry, I'm working on making this easier for you!
Once you've got it all printed cut your pieces out. You can use the colors pretty much anyway you want. I like to keep mine in a semi-natural color scheme, but if I were making them for little girls I'd use more fun colors.
Now we're all set to sew. I start with the wings first and sew in a regular running stitch around them. Next place your eyes and beak and sew them in place. I used embroidery thread for the eyes, but I have also used black seed beads. I suggest just using what you have on hand. If you have neither, use a black marker and go for it. Here's where we are:


Now, before we so the back on, we need a place to insert our hair clip. Fold your back piece in half lengthwise and cut two small snips along the fold. When we unfold we have a small loop to secure our clip, see? The nice part, you can wear this clip on either side of your hair by simply turning the clip around before it goes in the slits.

All that's left to do is sew the front and back together. I know, mine is already done. I forgot to take a picture before I sewed it. Voila!


Isn't he sweet? And so easy, right? Here are two of the lovelies I finished last night. I attempted a barn owl.


You can see on the white one I tried a different technique around the eyes. I think the long stitches from the center look more like feathers. Have lots of fun making little owls to wear!

Hope your week is "flying" by!
Margo


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20 comments:

  1. They.Are.So.Cute! I will definitely make some! Thanks for the great tutorial! Yay! Leonie will love these! She's all over the things I handmade!

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  2. Aw, that is SWEET. Love them. Will make them for my little girl (and then surreptitiously wear them myself...) Thanks for sharing!
    PS: Found you via Someday Crafts Link Party

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  3. Um, adorable! Really, they're just too cute... awesome!

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  4. Very cute! What is it about owls? They're adorable! I'd love for you to check out my felt headband giveaway! alittleknickknack.blogspot.com

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  6. I'm currently obsessed with owls and have been making felt hair clips for sometime now. I am so excited to try this!

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  7. These are so cute. My niece would look so cute with an owl clip. Thanks for the tutorial. Very cute. I am bookmarking this and I am your newest follower. Have a great weekend.

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  8. Hi there! I'm your newest follower. I found you on the Friday link up. Lovely blog:) You can find me at www.bouffeebambini.blogspot.com


    This is adorable. I'm obssessed with owls at the moment

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  9. Oooh, my daughter will love these!

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  10. Sooo cute! I want to try these :) Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Came over from Sew Much Ado-these clips are adorable! Thanks for sharing.

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  12. This is adorable! I am working on an outfit for my little girl with owl fabric and this would be the perfect hair accessory! Thanks for posting a tutorial.

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  13. So cute!! My little girl would be all over these! On my to do list for sure! (via DIY Show Off)

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  14. Thanks for sharing a sweet design. My daughter would love one of these!

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  15. Just thought I'd let you know I adapted these for Christmas ornaments and as a headband! As I was making 8 owls, I used the hot glue gun, but I think they came out great. I'll try and get a picture of them to you soon. Thanks for the tute!

    Jade
    www.mymessymermaid.blogspot.com

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  16. This is SO cute! Thanks for the inspiration!!

    Stephanie
    http://holtgrsl.blogspot.com/

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  17. These are so cute! I have such a thing for felt and owls lately. I'm including these in my Friday Favorites tomorrow!

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  18. Thanks! I'm going to make some of these for my 2 yr old's owl bday party next month (for the girl cousins!)

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