DIY: hair ties

I first bought my first "emijay" hair ties in November 2011, before I left on a trip to Jamaica. I made my first DIY ones back in August 2012, and now I have elastic stocked up, so that I can make a few more on days I am home sick. Today I am home sick, and so I finally decided to do a post on them. Not only do I love the colors of the hair ties, but I love that they don't tug at my hair and damage it. also, they look pretty cute on your wrists when you aren't wearing them in your hair.

I purchased a few yards of fold over elastic (which can be purchased at a fabric store). one yard will produce three hair ties. cut the elastic into 12 inch strips and knot the ends (and trim the ends after doing so if you so desire). I got regular fold over elastic, glitter, and velvet.

The process is quite easy, just hold the two ends of the elastic together and wrap them around one finger. Pull the two ends through the loop. It is just like tying the end of a balloon! To stop the fabric from fraying, slightly burn the edges with a lighter. It is an extremely easy DIY & way way way cheaper than buying them at a boutique.

Enjoy!

xoxo,

aLl