Fabric Butterfly Hairpin

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The completed butterfly hairpin. This stunning looking butterfly hair clip is made of painted chiffon fabric. This is an easy, fast, inexpensive and perfect for adding a touch of personality project. Great for gifts too!

Total Time: 25 Minutes

Supplies:

white chiffon fabric
acrylic paints
brush
instant glue
film
cardboard
pencil
scissors
2 rhinestones
hair clip
hot glue
needle and thread

Steps:

Draw two different sized butterflies on cardboard and cut them out.

Place the chiffon fabric on a flat, hard surface. Place the cardboard templates on top, circle and cut out.

Tracing the butterfly outline on the fabric.

Painted butterflies. Use water to create smooth color transitions. Leave to dry well.

To keep the butterfly wings tight, cover the surface of the chiffon wings with instant glue and let dry.

Place the small butterfly over the large butterfly. Sew the rhinestones in the center and then to the hair clip. Use hot glue for better fixation of the butterfly.

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