Diy Wedding Hair Accessories: A Guide To Making Your Own

There are many ways to make your own hair accessories for a wedding. You can use fresh flowers, faux flowers, or floral designs on metal hairpieces and headbands. You can also add lace veils, clips, tiaras, hair clips, bridal combs, or go for a vintage look with crystals, jewels, feathers, and lace. DIY options are endless, and you can incorporate your favourite fabrics, jewellery, and other meaningful mementos.

How to make a flower crown

Flower crowns are a whimsical and romantic hair accessory that is perfect for weddings. They are also easier to make than you might imagine and are completely customisable. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make a flower crown:

Step 1: Gather Materials

You will need wire cutters, flowers, raffia-covered wire, and floral tape. The best flowers for crowns include rosemary, lavender, berries, spray roses, small poms, strawflowers, wax flowers, eucalyptus, tiny chrysanthemum blooms, craspedia (billy balls), and other flowers that hold up well out of water.

Step 2: Cut the Wire to Size

Measure the circumference of your head and cut the raffia-covered wire to that length, then add an extra 3 inches. At one end of the wire, start wrapping it with floral tape, leaving 1 1/2 inches at each end to form a loop. You can either create a loop at the other end or leave it loose, resembling a hook. Many brides prefer a combination of a loop on one end and a hook on the other so that the crown can be adjusted.

Step 3: Prepare the Flowers

Cut the flower stems to 1 1/2 inches in length.

Step 4: Attach the Flowers

Begin adding flowers just south of the loop, with the blooms facing the loop. Repeat the mantra: "Bloom over stem." This means that the second bloom should cover the stem of the first. Keep repeating this process, alternating placement on top of the wire, on the side, and at the bottom. Continue working your way around the crown until you reach the end.

Step 5: Disguise the Mechanics

Use your last few flowers to disguise the ending mechanics of the crown.

Step 6: Connect the Ends

Depending on how you chose to finish the ends, either hook the loose end into the loop or choose a ribbon to thread through both loops, allowing for adjustability.

Step 7: Fill in Gaps

If you notice any empty spots, use floral glue to add flowers or greenery. Do not try to tape them in place, as this will only create a more significant gap.

Tips:

• Test out the flowers beforehand if you are unsure whether they will last in a flower crown.
• Pay attention to staggering the flowers to cover the mechanics of the crown.
• Use double-sided ribbon (velvet, satin, or silk) instead of single-sided.
• Clarify whether your client prefers a ribbon or a complete closure.
• Prepare your flowers before adding them so you can get into a rhythm.
• If you're new to making flower crowns, be patient and practice!

How to make a hair comb

Making your own hair accessories for your wedding is a fun and creative way to add a personal touch to your big day. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make a hair comb for your wedding:

What You Will Need:

• A designer flower box or faux flowers, small branches, and leaves in your choice of colours and sizes.
• A side comb hair clip.
• Floral wire.
• Hot glue gun.
• Pliers.

Step 1: Design Your Arrangement:

Choose your desired flowers, branches, and leaves, and arrange them in the shape you would like. Play around with different shapes, colours, and sizes until you find an arrangement that suits your style and the overall wedding theme.

Step 2: Create Wire Brackets:

Take the hair comb and attach lengths of floral wire between the teeth as brackets. Use one wire per floral accessory to make them easy to attach and to ensure a sturdy final product. Secure the wire by twisting it with pliers, and clip off any excess wire.

Step 3: Attach the Flowers:

Start gluing the floral arrangement onto the wire brackets using hot glue. For added security, you can also slide the base of the faux flowers directly onto the wire.

Step 4: Make Final Adjustments:

Adjust the shape of your design as needed. The flexibility of the floral wire brackets allows for easy adjustments, even after the piece is assembled.

And that's it! Now you just need to wait patiently for your wedding day to arrive so you can show off your beautiful, handmade hair accessory.

Additional Tips:

• Consider using different sizes of flowers to create dimension in your design.
• If you are using a veil, ensure it can be securely attached without interfering with the placement of the comb.
• Coordinate your hair comb with your other bridal accessories, such as earrings, necklaces, and bracelets.
• If you are having a hair trial, bring your hair comb along to test how it works with your chosen hairstyle.

How to make a tiara

Making your own tiara for your wedding day is a fun and rewarding DIY project. Here is a step-by-step guide to creating a beautiful and unique bridal tiara:

Choose Your Tiara

The first step is to select a tiara that complements your wedding dress and overall bridal look. Consider the style and colour of your dress, and whether you want a simple or more intricate tiara design. You can also choose from various metals such as silver, gold, or rose gold to match your dress's accents. Ensure that the tiara is comfortable and secure, as you will be wearing it for an extended period.

Gather Your Materials

For this project, you will need a tiara, tulle fabric, embellishments (optional), sharp scissors, a needle and thread, and a measuring tape. The tulle fabric should be soft and lightweight, and the colour of the thread should match the colour of your veil fabric. If you plan to add embellishments, gather beads, pearls, crystals, or other decorative items.

Measure and Cut the Tulle

Decide on the desired length of your veil. You can opt for a traditional long veil or go for a shorter option. Use the measuring tape to determine the length and then cut the tulle fabric accordingly.

Attach the Comb

Sew a comb securely to one end of the veil. This will help you easily fix the veil in your hair later.

Position the Tiara

Place the tiara on your head where you want it to sit. This will help you determine the correct position for attaching the veil.

Attach the Veil to the Tiara

Using small stitches, carefully sew the veil onto the tiara. Ensure that it is firmly attached and won't come loose during the wedding festivities.

Secure the Tiara and Veil

Once the veil is attached, gently place the tiara back on your head. Use additional hairpins if needed to keep it in place throughout the day.

Customise Your Tiara and Veil

You can add personal touches to your tiara and veil to make them even more special. Consider adding embroidery, lace, or family heirlooms such as brooches or pearls. You can also incorporate unique materials like coloured tulle, silk flowers, or feathers for a creative touch. If you want some sparkle, sew on crystals or beads in intricate patterns. For a subtle personal touch, you can add monogrammed initials.

Practice Wearing Your Tiara and Veil

Before your wedding day, take some time to practice wearing your tiara and veil. This will help you get used to the feel and weight of the accessories. It also allows you to adjust their position and ensure they stay in place.

How to make a veil

Making your own veil is a great way to save money and create something unique for your wedding day. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make a basic wedding veil:

Step 1: Gather Your Materials

You will need tulle fabric, a hair comb, ribbon, a rolled hem foot, fabric scissors, a ruler, a fabric marker, and a thimble. If you want to add lace and beads to your veil, you will need those materials as well.

Step 2: Determine the Veil's Length and Shape

Decide how long you want your veil to be and what style you prefer. Common veil lengths include fingertip, waist, and floor-length. As for the shape, you can choose between an oval, circle, or rounded rectangle.

Step 3: Cut the Fabric

Fold the fabric in half lengthwise and use a ruler to measure and cut the desired length. Remove the selvedges and even out the long edges by folding the fabric again widthwise. Cut off the corners to create your desired shape.

Step 4: Hem the Edges

Use a rolled hem or a trimmed hem to finish the edges of the veil. A rolled hem is created with a machine's rolled hem foot, while a trimmed hem uses trim or ribbon sewn along the edge.

Step 5: Prepare the Comb

Wrap the comb with tulle or ribbon to create a platform for stitching the veil. Start at one end of the comb and wrap the fabric around it a few times before moving across the comb. Adjust the number of wraps depending on the desired bulk.

Step 6: Gather the Veil

Fold the fabric in half widthwise if you want two layers for a blusher. Mark the gathering line and use a running stitch to baste along it. Pull on the basting threads to gather the fabric to the size of the comb.

Step 7: Pin and Stitch the Veil to the Comb

Pin the gathered fabric to the top of the comb. Check the style before sewing to ensure you are happy with the shape. Stitch the veil to the comb by hand, making sure to secure every gather.

Step 8: Cover the Gathered Edge (Optional)

Cut a length of ribbon to cover the gathered edge and stitching. Pin and stitch the ribbon in place, wrapping the ends around the back of the comb.

And that's it! You now have a beautiful, handmade veil for your wedding day. This project can be completed in an afternoon, but allow more time if you are adding lace and beads.

How to make a headband

Making your own headband is a fun way to express yourself with a unique fashion accessory. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make a headband for a wedding:

Step 1: Gather your materials

Firstly, you will need to gather the materials required for the headband. If you are making a beaded headband, you will need beads, a thin hairband, copper wire, and elastic. If you want to decorate a hard headband, you will need glue, fabric, or yarn.

Step 2: Prepare the base

If you are making a beaded headband, wrap the copper wire around the hairband. Then, thread a pearl bead onto the wire, and wrap another piece of wire around the hairband.

Step 3: Add the beads

Slide the desired number of beads onto the left and right wires, then wrap the wires together and tighten. Repeat this process, adding beads and wrapping and tightening the wires, until you have reached the desired length.

Step 4: Finish the headband

Continue adding beads and wrapping the wire until you have finished the pattern and reached the end of the hairband.

Step 5: Create a ribbon headband

Alternatively, you can create a headband using elastic and ribbon. Choose a thin ribbon or trim, ideally with a bit of elastic in the fabric for added comfort. Cut the ribbon and elastic to size, so that the ribbon wraps around your head, and the elastic connects the two ends of the ribbon. Sew the ribbon and elastic together, and your headband is complete!

Step 6: Decorate a hard headband

If you prefer, you can decorate a plain hard headband. Wrap the headband in fabric or yarn, securing it with glue. You can also add embellishments such as a brooch, fabric applique, or feathers using hot glue.

With these simple steps, you can create a beautiful headband to accessorize your wedding look!

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