They are easy to make – super quick. Why not make them in every color of the rainbow?
Measure and cut the number of rhinestones required to cover the barrette from end to end (in this case, 8).
Start by holding the barrette in your hand with the rhinestones on top.
Wrap embroidery floss in between the first and second rhinestone four times, making sure the end gets caught underneath your loops as you go.
Continue to wrap between each rhinestone carefully going around the obstacles of the barrette. When you get to the middle, use a needle to get under the arched part of the barrette.
When you get to the end, turn it around and go back the other way, wrapping 3-4 times in between each stone on the way back as well. Try to keep a similar shape to the wraps between each stone. See how my wraps start out wide, go down the middle and then go wide on the other side of the stone. This provides a consistent “triangle” of wraps in between each stone.
When you get to the beginning again, finish off the end on the underbelly of the barrette.
These are so cheery, aren’t they? The red and the sparkle makes me really think of Christmas.
ksrv67 says
Those look great! Have you made the larger ones?
anne says
I haven’t, but I think you could do two rows and they would look good. There are smaller rhinestones that might fit better into two rows on the larger size. If you try it, let me know. I’ll give it a shot when I recover from this month!!
Daneilia @ Anchors Away says
These are cute just like all the other glam things you’ve done.
New follower here 🙂
Kylie says
I tried mine, but with the pearl trim instead (I read all of your tutorials) and I did one in a really dark red and teh second was a lighter version of that same shade. They look especially nice in dark hair if I do say so myself 🙂
Thanks for all the awesome tutorials!
~~Kylie
anne says
Your welcome, Kylie. So glad you made them! I love hearing that. I bet they look spectacular!
Anonymous says
I loved making these barrets and they look great in my dark hair. Now I make them as gifts for friends and family all the time! Such a great idea, keep posting!
nelly1coco says
I am so making these today, they r so easy and elegant!
Belinda says
Perfect. Despite what Mama may have wanted, my little girl is as sparkly a fairy princess on the inside as possible. I want to embrace who she is, but so many store-bought little girl hair accessories ad such make me cringe. These are perfect. I will definitely make these rhinestone ones, and may just try it with pearls as well. I’ll probably try all 24 things! Haha. Thanks for the inspiration!
anne says
Great! I’m so glad you are excited to make some of these projects! Good luck and have fun!