Easter DIY.... What's new!
Ola todos!
I don't like to start with a theme, otherwise I go far and fast and it's hard to stop me. That's what's happening with Easter, Easter snickers, lace bunny ears.... everything's fine, I know... But in concrete terms, it's also a great excuse, these lace bunny ears, they're a "crisis" alternative to a model from a big brand, Maison Michel.... because yes, I'm crazy about Maison Michel, the French milliner who needs no introduction, this house collaborates with the greatest, including Monsieur Karl, who shot the latest look book himself... its creations are crazy and sublime (yes, yes, it's really everything I love). But here's the rub, because yes, there is a rub, and it's often the case with things I love: the price, ladies, this bunny ears model costs a whopping $460. Well, you see, I'd have a hard time explaining to my banker why I absolutely need these bunny ears to live, "but yes, I assure you, I'm going to wear them every day to pay them off, you'll see....". So no, I've never bought any real Maison Michel creations, but one day, who knows.... You'll see a little DIY, "I'm doing just fine on my own, with my scissors and some wire" or I could also call it "the crisis? me, I don't know". Have fun and who knows, maybe you'll be able to put your ears to the office to get a raise....
To make this rabbit ear head band, you'll need..:
- Download the pattern HERE
- Needle and thread
- Lace
- A covered headband if possible
- Strong wire
- 1 m bias.
Before starting, cut your lace using your pattern, cutting about 1 cm wider for the ears. Next, cut your bias in 2 and stitch it close to the edge to create a fabric tube. Using wire cutters, cut 2 pieces of 55 cm wire and slide the wire into the bias tube. Slide and let the wire protrude on both sides (2&3). "Shape" the ears on the lace, then pin them in place before sewing (4&5). Take out your needle and thread and attach the bias to the lace - nothing too complicated (6). Once your ears are ready, wrap them around the headband with the bias and wire you've left hanging out (7). Tadam you want with your bunny ears you can also stop there but if you want to go even further, closer to the original follow these steps....
With the lace veil cut out, use pins to form the 2 clips shown on the pattern (1). Then pin the veil to the headband (2), which is why it's a good idea to choose one that's corded and covered with fabric... Then sew it all together (3) and TADAM!
Little bonus, an inspirational image that I love and that I think will undoubtedly inspire the creator of Maison Michel... See you soon, folks....