I've been obsessed with Trompe L'oeil t-shirts but this is a supper cute idea for a hair band! Eugenia Kim is really trying to etch out a name for herself in the hair/head accessories world. Her hats are amazing and I love her story on how she got started in the fashion industry as well! Check her out at her website or her line "EEK" at Urban Outfitters.
Anyways, to make this EK inspired hairband follow the jump!
What You'll Need:
One piece of felt
Wide headband
Black grosgrain ribbon 2" width
Scissors
Hot glue gun
Black Sharpie
Begin by cutting the piece if felt into a wide strip. Be sure it is long enough to cover the entire headband; cut diagonally along the arrows below.
Put a dot of hot glue on one end of the headband, and press one end of the felt strip down on the glue. Make thin lines of glue along the inside edges of the headband and press the felt under. Make sure the felt is smooth along the outside surface of the headband. To create a finished look (and prevent glue from yanking out your hair!) glue the black ribbon on the inside of the headband. Cut off the excess ribbon with scissors.
Now it is time to add the trompe l'oeil buckle with a Sharpie. Near the top of the band, draw a large square covering the entire width of the headband. Draw a smaller square inside. Next, draw the long lines of the "belt" on either side of the buckle ending in a point. Go back and add details such as stitch marks and belt holes.
thanks to carbon couture!
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