How to make an elastic band for hair with your own hands: simple schemes and methods with a “twist”

Who came up with fastening hair with an elastic band is not known for certain. But it was definitely a brilliant decision. The life of long-haired beauties immediately simplified. The accessory allows you to create a huge number of hairstyles. And just by collecting hair in a bun, you can change the image. Decorative elastic is suitable for a children's hairstyle just right.

The popularity of gum came in the 90s. Accessories of “acidic” colors appeared on the market, which immediately pleased fashionistas. Many remember the real squeak of fashion from the 90s - fur gum. Of course, today such accessories look like archaism, then there was a real "rubber" boom.

Today, the most popular hair accessories are rubber bands-spirals that look like a telephone wire. "Spirals" fix locks well, do not damage hair. But ... they are so monotonous and have almost all the girls. And sometimes you want something special or an image requires accessories with a “twist”. Try making the gum yourself. As a result, you will quench your creative impulse and get a one-of-a-kind accessory.

Elementary Options

If you have never “made anything”, then start with simple options. They can be done in just five minutes. At the same time they look stylish and original. Provided that you are ready to show imagination. Otherwise, the accessories will turn out with a “naphthalene smell”: ridiculous and outdated.

Fabric "Simple"

What do you need:

• linen gum about 15 cm in size;
• a piece of matter (take a piece two, or even three times the length of the linen gum);
• scissors;
• threads
• needle;
• pins.

How to do

1. Fold a piece of cloth in half (lengthwise). Pin around the edges with pins.
2. Hem the fabric along the hem manually. If you have a sewing machine, you can use it.
3. You will get a tube made of fabric - turn it out. Sew the two ends together, leaving a small hole.
4. Using a safety pin, thread the rubber band into the fabric tube. Stitch the ends together. Or just tie it on a knot.
5. Carefully snag the hole through which the linen elastic was inserted. The accessory is ready!

"Eared"

What do you need:

• the cloth;
• linen gum;
• needle;
• threads
• scissors;
• pin;
• wire.

How to do:

1. Make a simple fabric gum, as in the previous instructions.
2. Cut the “ears” out of the fabric. You can make two parts and sew or cut a solid “eye”, fold in half in length and overcast. Do not sew up to the end, leave a small hole.
3. Thread the wire into your ears. Sweep a hole.
4. Thread the ears through the fabric circle. Tie them up. Done!

More complicated schemes

For several seasons in trend, knitted elastic bands and “Athenes” (elastic bands-headbands to create hairstyles, like the Greek goddess). To make them, you need to work hard, but the result is worth it.

Crochet

What do you need:

• a simple elastic band as a basis;
• hook;
• shiny (or other choice) yarn;
• beads, beads.

How to do

1. Tie the base with a single crochet; the second row is a double crochet.
2. Decorate the accessory from yarn with beads: they are strung along the course of knitting or sewn.

Wicker "Athena"

What do you need:

• centimeter;
• old elastic t-shirt;
• Scotch;
• thread, needle;
• scissors.

How to do

1. Measure the head circumference with a centimeter. Measure in the place where you plan to wear the accessory (“Athenes” are worn on the forehead, in the middle of the head).
2. Cut five identical strips from an old T-shirt. The width of the parts is about 2 cm, the length is equal to the circumference you measured.
3. Gather the strips in one bundle, fasten with a knot at the end.
4. Glue the base with tape to any surface. This is necessary for the convenience of work.
5. Braid a braid from stripes. At the end is a knot.
6. Keep in mind that the finished pigtail in size comes out half smaller than the strips.
7. You need to sew the edges of a strip cut from a t-shirt. You can “finish off” the pigtail with the usual linen elastic: it will be located at the back, and the Greek hairstyle suggests that the back of the “Athena” is covered with hair.

3 children's accessories

Moms of girls definitely know how to do hairstyles. All these pigtails, ponytails, “little girls” are a joy for little princesses. To make the hairstyle for the baby, you need to stock up on rubber bands. You can find so many accessories in stores that your eyes just run up. However, home-made is always unique. And giving it to your daughter is much more pleasant than buying: so much love is invested in him. You can also attract a baby to create gum: spending time together will bring a lot of pleasure. How to sew a rubber band from satin or velvet?

With satin ribbon bow

What do you need:

• tape;
• scissors;
• glue gun;
• stapler;
• thread;
• needle;
• beads;
• ordinary gum.

How to do

1. Cut pieces of different lengths from satin ribbons.
2. Fold the resulting pieces into rings. Glue the ends with a glue gun. You can sew.
3. Fasten the rings together with each other, forming a magnificent multilayer bow.
4. Cut a piece of tape and make a “false” knot in the middle. Decorate it with beads.
5. Sew a beautiful element to a regular elastic band: for sure it can be found among your accessories. If there is no basis, you can replace it with a linen elastic band covered with fabric.

With a rose from foamiran

What do you need:

• foamiran (special material for needlework);
• oil paint;
• sponge;
• lighter;
• foil;
• glue gun;
• elastic.

How to do

1. Make a pattern: draw on the paper the petals of the future rose. Patterns are shared on the thematic sites of the craftswoman, which will simplify the task if you are making a flower from foamiran for the first time.
2. Cut the blanks from the material and paint them.
3. Fold the flower with the petal to the petal, twist and rub. This is necessary to thin the workpiece.
4. Spread the flowers. Use the lighter to bend the petals.
5. Fold the rose. To do this, twist the ball of foil, put it on the middle of the workpiece, and then twist the petals around it and fix them with a glue gun. You can make a tight bud, or you can make a blooming rose.
6. When the flower is ready - fix the green backing with the glue gun below and gum it.

With felt figures

What do you need:

• multi-colored felt;
• scissors;
• thread;
• needle;
• beads;
• elastic bands for the base.

How to do

1. Think of what will adorn the gum. The easiest way is to make a nesting doll, a bird, an apple.
2. Cut out the silhouette of figures and details from felt.
3. Sew a piece, sew on the details. Make a nesting doll or bird eye using beads. Beads can be used simply to add brightness to an accessory.
4. Sew a felt figure onto the base.

And another life hack: if you think that you can’t master the process of creating an elastic band, but you want to diversify the image of the original haircut, cut ... a sock. Having cut off the toe in the heel area and twisted it into a tight roller, you will get an accessory for creating a bundle (home-made “donut”). This hairstyle is loved by schoolgirls, city fashionistas, stars, and ladies of Balzac age.