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DIY Anthropologie Hair Bands
PattiinATL   Beginner GA USA Member since 5/9/08 Posts: 28	Login to reply to this post 2 members like this. Date: 8/21/12 8:29 PM My daughter showed me a hairband a friend gave her at college. It's apparently all the rage, because they don't crease your hair. I took one look at it---recognized what it was made of--- and asked, what do they cost? She estimated about $1.25 a piece, but she said you can only find them at boutiques. Tonight, I just found the bands on Anthropologie. $12 for 5 hairbands! But look what they're made of! (They also sell headbands) Check it out Wow, I just bought some fold over elastic for 40 some cents a yard. Grab a little fabric dye and you've got easy-peasy stocking stuffers for the holidays. -- Edited on 8/21/12 8:31 PM --
Karla Kizer   Advanced FL USA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 7048	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/21/12 9:15 PM That's a riot. Look at the price! Simple idea - and we know where to score "the stuff." ------ “Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig.” -Robert Heinlein and Ann's father. Thanks for the reminder, Ann. Where are we going, and what am I doing in this handbasket? Matthew 25:40 (New International Version) The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
KensingtonCrab Advanced Beginner SC USA Member since 2/13/09 Posts: 740	Login to reply to this post In reply to PattiinATL << Like this post Date: 8/21/12 9:19 PM Patti, where did you find the fold over elastic? My girls love these things!
CM_Sews Intermediate CA USA Member since 9/18/04 Posts: 1485	Login to reply to this post In reply to KensingtonCrab << Like this post Date: 8/21/12 9:33 PM Although I am not Patti, Etsy vendors seem to have a huge variety of Fold Over Elastic for sale: Fold Over Elastic in Supplies section of Etsy. I'm sure there are other sources for FOE (the Etsy vendors must get it from someplace/someone, too), but I see the most variety in color, size, pattern, etc. on Etsy. NAYY, etc. CMC
PattiinATL   Beginner GA USA Member since 5/9/08 Posts: 28	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/21/12 9:40 PM Wow, that Etsy elastic is great! I bought my elastic at Needle Nook Fabrics in Wichita, KS. Great prices. They don't have a website, but will mail orders. I have no idea about their shipping prices. My parents live in Wichita and every SINGLE time I visit them, I go to Needle Nook!
Nurse Jane   Member since 2/2/08 Posts: 152	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/22/12 9:41 AM My granddaughter bought a package of two of these for $6.00 in a sporting goods store last week. I nearly died when I recognized what they were. And just knotted! No sew. I guess she paid $$ for the little printed cardboard they were attached to.
JenSews2   Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 2/21/04 Posts: 1314	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/22/12 9:48 AM Those are cute. Now I have an way to use up the gazillion yards of Foldover elastic that i've acquired and will never be able to use up in my lifetime. I got mine from eBay at Kathy's Lace & Elastic Outlet. She has a Yahoo group as well. Just google search. She has a few reviews here on PR as well. Loads of colors and great service!! NAYY ------ *Jen* If I stitch fast enough, does it count as aerobic exercise?
JenSews2   Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 2/21/04 Posts: 1314	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/22/12 9:51 AM Ok, so please tell me someone who has made these... how long are these suppose to be? Can you give use some starting dimensions? I would sure appreciate it!!!! I've never seen these in the store, so I have no idea, but I'm sure my DD will want a few soon!! -- Edited on 8/22/12 9:52 AM -- ------ *Jen* If I stitch fast enough, does it count as aerobic exercise?
MamaSewing Advanced Beginner Member since 12/21/05 Posts: 409	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/22/12 12:44 PM I have seen these at W-mart and other discount stores for wayyy to much money as well! I was with my dd one time and we just rolled our eyes at the ridiculous price for a few "hairbands". They are cute though and so simple to make. I think I will whip a few up although I do wonder if they would have to be used over regular pony tail holders to hold thick and longer hair in place.
joyoussprite Intermediate WA USA Member since 12/6/05 Posts: 184	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/23/12 11:33 AM **Runs into sewing room to grab bag of foldover elastic** Yay, new headbands and pony tail holders today! Those are fun.

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