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How to create a Day at the Races: Rose Fascinator

Create a Racing Fascinator

Learn how to make a day at the races rose fascinator.

Create something this week that will make a statement at any race day or wedding you attend this season! Fascinators are essential if you want to make a bold statement and complement your outfit this season. By following our simple step-by-step tutorial you could achieve this beautiful piece of headwear yourself. You can make this piece unique to your style by using a different colour satin. But whatever you create to make sure you share it with us via social media. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram!

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Step One

Cut a 2 ½ meter length of ribbon.

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Step Two

Fold the corner down and pin

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Step Three

leave a 2cm gap then fold the ribbon down.

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Step Four

Fold the ribbon across horizontally.

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Step Five

Fold up and pin the base.

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Step Six

Repeat this for the whole length of ribbon.

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Step Seven

Using a needle and thread sew a running stich along the bottom edge.

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Step Eight

Take the pins out and carefully gather up to about half length and tie the thread.

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Step Nine

Using a candle, run the curved edges of the ribbon over the flame so they start to curl but not burn.

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Step Ten

Starting at one end, with the folds facing outwards, roll and glue to form the rose. Try to keep the rose tight and even based.

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Step Eleven

Cut a 7cm piece of ribbon, cut around to form a circle. Glue to the base of the rose.

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Step Twelve

Position the base onto the head band slightly off set then glue into place.

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Step Thirteen

Glue the rose on to the base.

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Step Fourteen

Glue 3 feathers together, make 3 of these then glue all 3 together and trim the ends.

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Step Fifteen

Glue the feather bundle to the base, under the top petal of the rose. Fold the outer petals down to cover the base neatly.

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