For women, DIY is a way to learn new things and save money, and an Ankara fascinator is one way to strengthen your style game.
Here is a breakdown of making your own Ankara fascinator.
What You Need
- Scissors
- Gum (Uhu, shoe gum, or E6000)
- Gum brush
- Ankara Fabric
- Cardboard
- Circular mold
- Pencil
- Clip or band
- Crinoline for the bow
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Process
1. Place the mold on the cardboard, trace out two circular shapes, and cut. Place the two cutouts together. Make sure they align. Trim off excess.
2. Apply gum to one side of the card pieces.
3. Place the card (make sure it is the side with the gum) on the fabric and cut it out, allowing for extra inches for folding.
Note: Do not use too much gum to avoid it messing up the fabric. Repeat the above step for the second card piece.
4. Fold the extra inch of fabric along the card. Notch if necessary.
5. Apply gum along the edges of the card pieces and glue both together. The sides without fabric should face each other. Only the side with fabric will be exposed.
6. Attach the hair clip/Alice band/bow
7. Make an Ankara fabric bow and attach a brooch to it.
8. Hot glue the bow to the fascinator.
Watch this video for more guidance.
