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hair bows — this is your chance
What you’ll to make something unique!

need to make one:

• sewing machine Step Enlarge the patterns seen below as directed.
Cut them out and tape them to the vinyl.
• thread 1 Next, cut out two tail pieces and one ribbon

• scissors piece per barrette.
• blue painter’s tape
• 6 inches ( / 8-inch thick) Offray Tape together the two tail pieces at the top
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grosgrain ribbon, lilac with silver dots Step center. Sew close to the edge around the tail

• 1 40mm barrette 2 sections, leaving 2 inches at the top open.
• ¼ yard (12-gauge) clear vinyl Remove the tape and add sequins into

• embroidery floss, any color the tips through the open space. Keep the sequins

• lilac thread away from the center of the tail part. Sew the open
• thread needles top area closed. Trim to /8 inch from the stitching,
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• sequins in various sizes and colors rounding the points. Set aside.

TIP: Step Take one ribbon piece and sew the short

ends together close to the edges to create
3 a loop. Pinch the loop together so the seam
If you don’t have a sewing machine,
is in the center. Sew one side together close
have an adult help you hand-sew
to the edges. Fill the ribbon sides with sequins. Keep
the vinyl using an upholstery
the sequins away from the center. (Tip: A
needle. You’ll want to make the
large paperclip opened to make a long
holes with your needle before You can
point can be used to direct the sequins
you begin sewing and use a find this cool
down into the outer parts of the tail craft and
This project rubber thimble to protect pieces.) Sew the open side closed. Trim others like it on
should be
your finger.
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done with an to /8 inch from the stitching. Joann.com!
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