How to make trendy elastic hair ties

Make Trendy Elastic Hair Ties

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Get as many yards and colors of fold over elastic as you want. 1 yard = 4 hair ties. You can buy online (sunshineshoppesupply) or at a fabrics store. It should look like the pic above.

Get as many yards and colors of fold over elastic as you want. 1 yard = 4 hair ties. You can buy online (sunshineshoppesupply) or at a fabrics store. It should look like the pic above.

Cut the elastic into 9" segments. Start your knot by crossing the ends over each other with the pretty side facing up.

Cut the elastic into 9" segments. Start your knot by crossing the ends over each other with the pretty side facing up.

Pull the ends through like you're tying a standard knot.

Pull the ends through like you're tying a standard knot.

Repeat this one more time so you will have a knot at the top of your hair tie.

Repeat this one more time so you will have a knot at the top of your hair tie.

Tighten the knot by alternately pulling the ends and the middle of band. Before it gets too tight test it on your hair to your desired tightness. Then adjust as needed.

Tighten the knot by alternately pulling the ends and the middle of band. Before it gets too tight test it on your hair to your desired tightness. Then adjust as needed.

Pull tight!

Pull tight!

If the ends are long you can trim them. I like to make a diagonal cut.

If the ends are long you can trim them. I like to make a diagonal cut.

Finally, lightly burn the ends to keep them from fraying. It doesn't take much so be careful!

Finally, lightly burn the ends to keep them from fraying. It doesn't take much so be careful!

Enjoy!

Enjoy!

  • 1 yard of fold over elastic
  • Pair of scissors
  • A lighter (optional)