How to convert an old scrunchie into new hairclips

Dont we all just love rosettes. I believe that there is no better way to welcome spring than with flowers. So keeping in mind my theme for this month – Reinvention or Re purposed jewelry, I would now like to show you a quick way to whip up a rosette brooch/

clip in less than 15 minutes (10 with practice :).

I have used an old hairband/ srunchie/ pony tailer that had gotten elongated because of use. It can no longer be used as a band but that is what makes it great for this project.

Convert an old scrunchie into new hairclips

Materials required:

– old hair band with elastic,

– a shank button (I have used a stone studded shank button that I have with me from my MG days),

– Some seed beads or micro beads

– Clear Glue

– sewing thread and needle

– A piece of felt

– A brooch pin/safety pin or a Barret (depending on whether you want to make a brooch or a hair clip)

Procedure: Even though the hairband has elongated, it still has some elastic left in it.So when you lay it flat and twist it from one corner it automatically turns itself into a Rosette.

But before you begin to twist it, thread a needle with matching thread and keep it ready. Now Hand tack or go through the twisted rosette in all directions (in and out) to secure it.

Dont cut or remove the thread.
Apply a thin layer of clear glue to the shank of the button and press it down in the center of the rosette.

Let it dry. Some thread on some micro beads unto the needle and stitch them (not stick as written on the pic – sorry about the typo error :() to the rosette.

I did three lines, you could do less or more.Knot and cut off the thread.

Now is the time to decide if you want it to be hair clip or a brooch. Turn the brooch around. For a hairclip, just glue its back on to the top of a barret or an alligator clip. Remember to not apply glue on the moving parts.

If you want it to be a brooch, first glue a safety pin or a brooch pin into a piece of suede. I have used flesh color suede here so that you would be able to see what is going on – I recommend that you use a matching color of suede.Now glue the suede along with the pin into the back of the rosette. Let it dry for sometime and then its done. Your own rosette brooch/pin/clip in a jiffy.

Variations – sew on beads or rhinestones at the center or remove the elastic and sew it into a rosette for a more flatter look as seen below