DIY Fancy Hair Ties

Looking for a cheap and easy do-it-yourself project?  Make yourself some of these fancy “no-crease” hair ties.

Step 1: Go on Etsy and order a big bundle of “fold over elastic.”  They have a seemingly limitless supply of different colors, textures, and patterns.  I purchased a variety of colors of satin elastic.  My total was $12.65 (including shipping) for 28 yards.

Step 2: Cut pieces to a length of 8 1/2 to 9 inches (depending on desired tightness).

Step 3: Fold the ends together and tie in a knot.

Step 4: Trim the ends so that they are even.

Step 5: Enjoy your brand new hair ties 🙂

I was shocked at seeing the same type of hair ties in Wal-Mart, a pack of 4 or 5 priced at $3!  I purchased my bundle of elastic last year, right before Christmas.  I made a bunch of hair ties and headbands for my sister as a gift (note: the headbands don’t work as well).  I have made tons for myself – and use them pretty much every day.  I more than recovered the cost of the elastic when I made a last minute decision to sell them at our garage sale.  I cut and tied these accessories in between tending to customers.  I made a little sign and sold them for $0.25 each or 5 for $1.00.  They were really popular.  I even used them in the haggling process – keeping the items at a higher price but throwing in some “free hair ties.”  And, I still have plenty of elastic left.  Another frugal win!