tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924289390879330340.post3367178023172443921..comments2023-09-23T06:05:06.849-07:00Comments on whimsy and beauty: DIY twistbands or Ribbon Tieswhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12923422140837899520noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924289390879330340.post-27001239717314078762014-12-15T06:23:18.197-08:002014-12-15T06:23:18.197-08:00Nice!Nice!cantonlacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09649041187418414523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924289390879330340.post-3835392044374968292012-12-10T17:23:40.600-08:002012-12-10T17:23:40.600-08:00blog is the additional dark-gray nadine http://cas...blog is the additional dark-gray nadine http://casinogamesonlinee@blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924289390879330340.post-26933659385257389602012-10-24T20:13:36.829-07:002012-10-24T20:13:36.829-07:00I don't do anything to treat the ends. So far,...I don't do anything to treat the ends. So far, I've had no major fraying occur, but the ends do not look as sharp as when I first cut it, but they all still look cute. However, it's interesting to note that the black Twistband I got from my Birchbox has frayed the most and in a way I couldn't ignore, so I choose not to use it anymore. <br /><br />I suppose it depends on your elastic. whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923422140837899520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924289390879330340.post-15831495726303130822012-10-24T06:57:28.040-07:002012-10-24T06:57:28.040-07:00Do you treat the ends to prevent fraying? If so, ...Do you treat the ends to prevent fraying? If so, how?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924289390879330340.post-18280215297064679132012-10-23T17:06:16.717-07:002012-10-23T17:06:16.717-07:00Love the tutorial! When I first saw the Twistbands...Love the tutorial! When I first saw the Twistbands, I was like, "This literally looks like a piece of tied elastic... I could make this for a fraction of the price..." <br /><br />Just wasn't sure exactly what kind of elastic it was. This tutorial was a huge help. :) Definitely will look into the elastic ribbon trim on my next trip to JoAnns.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924289390879330340.post-61919135729294572112012-09-28T17:09:35.863-07:002012-09-28T17:09:35.863-07:00I definitely don't feel so bad when I lose one...I definitely don't feel so bad when I lose one of mine. It's such a cheap craft to make, but really practical. Plus, black foldover trim seems to always be in stock, at least at the fabric outlet I go to. Cheap and custom made, nothing better!whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923422140837899520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924289390879330340.post-9129924896895719462012-09-28T17:01:14.040-07:002012-09-28T17:01:14.040-07:00I'm so glad this post was useful to you! I lov...I'm so glad this post was useful to you! I love the quick style I get with these hair ties. <br /><br />I've actually made a pair of black lace twistbands myself after this post. I was able to purchase a yard of lace foldover trim for $0.50. I wish I had other shades, but I buy from fabric outlet so I was lucky they had any at all. <br /><br />Now I feel like I should make a new post on working with lace foldover trim. I have some left over and might be a good project to work on this weekend.whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923422140837899520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924289390879330340.post-36119199132754844982012-09-28T09:12:45.996-07:002012-09-28T09:12:45.996-07:00I, too, received a Twistband from BirchBox and fel...I, too, received a Twistband from BirchBox and fell in love. (I got one of the lace ones, which don't seem to be foldover elastic). I too balked at the price. I sent the Twistband website to my mother, who is an amazing sewer (she went to FIT), and she sent me to your blog. <br /><br />I love that these don't make my head hurt, don't break my hair, and don't leave creases. <br /><br />I love your how-to even MORE. MissMelisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14026004678731160945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924289390879330340.post-2840345648377978132012-09-24T03:58:02.075-07:002012-09-24T03:58:02.075-07:00This is fabulous...we love Twistbands, but I'm...This is fabulous...we love Twistbands, but I'm always needing a black one and why not just make a bunch?! I wear them over and over, but there's nothing like a brand new one and at this price...why not...at least a little more often! annie@mostlovelythingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14964878814684727910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924289390879330340.post-26178886000197824562012-04-30T20:39:31.072-07:002012-04-30T20:39:31.072-07:00I'm glad that the tutorial was helpful to you!...I'm glad that the tutorial was helpful to you! I haven't used any other hair ties ever since making these and I find that they just last and last.whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923422140837899520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924289390879330340.post-55077719344281090472012-04-30T10:03:14.027-07:002012-04-30T10:03:14.027-07:00Thanks for posting this! I linked your tutorial to...Thanks for posting this! I linked your tutorial to my blog! :)<br /><br />http://patchandwill.blogspot.com/2012/04/band-of-gold.htmlKristin + Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17847643801172201814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924289390879330340.post-40381479836679159222012-04-19T12:58:41.147-07:002012-04-19T12:58:41.147-07:00Wonderful! Thanks so much!Wonderful! Thanks so much!Jessica S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12238443449586727837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924289390879330340.post-22349105378094861922012-04-18T22:50:03.312-07:002012-04-18T22:50:03.312-07:00Hello there! You are in luck. In trying to answer ...Hello there! You are in luck. In trying to answer your question, I was able to find the specific name of this elastic. The elastic used for these hair ties is actually called, Fold Over Elastic Trim. I use the ones that are 5/8 inch width. Plus, according to the Joann website, they do sell prepackaged selections of it. However, these are one inch in width.<br /><br />http://www.joann.com/search/_foldover_elastic/<br /><br />Or, you can also visit Ebay and Etsy! Typing in Fold Over Elastic game me lots of results.<br /><br />http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=foldover+elastic&_sacat=0&_odkw=clear+cube&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313<br /><br />http://www.etsy.com/search?search_submit=&q=foldover+elastic+trim&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US<br /><br />I hoped this was helpful.whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923422140837899520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924289390879330340.post-11032957008652129902012-04-18T10:24:43.446-07:002012-04-18T10:24:43.446-07:00Can you tell me where I can find this elastic ribb...Can you tell me where I can find this elastic ribbon? I have a Hancock and Joann store where I live but they don't carry it. I have Googled it several different (elastic trim, elastic ribbon, ribbon trim....)ways and can't find it anywhere! The closest I have come is at Joann and it only comes in a one inch width in black or white. I've been wanting to make my own since I saw them on the Today show almost a year ago but I can't find this ribbon stuff! Hope you can help! Thanks!Jessica S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12238443449586727837noreply@blogger.com