Eva Avila author of: The Art of Making Men's Hairpieces The Art of Making Women's Wigs

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How To Create This Hairpiece

Designing the Foundation

First : 1. Pick a pattern provided in illustration below. 2. Create a lace-net foundation from that pattern. Use following steps for guidance : a. Lay a piece of lace-net over the pattern shown in illustration. b. Draw an outline of pattern on to the lace-net (Repete for additional foundations). c. Cut along outline to create lace-net copy of Hairpiece foundation. d. Combine foundations together and sew them into one foundation.

Trimming the Foundation

. You have 2 options for finishing the foundation edge. Option 1. You can use a 1/2 inch bias tape trim ribbon. Instructions: a. Fold and pin trim ribbon over edge of foundation allowing 1/4 inch of trim ribbon to overlap each side of the foundation. b. Sew trim ribbon to wrap edge of foundation. Option 2. You can use MHRW EasyTAB Compound to seal the foundation edge. Instructions: a. Simply brush MHRW EasyTAB Compound to entire underside of foundation. (Allow compound to dry completely before proceeding.)

Velcro� Attachment System

The wrap-around part of the attachment system is accomplished by using square, 7/8 inch Velcro� tape tabs. (Available at most Fabric Stores.) Instructions: Sew Velcro� tape tab on hair side of foundation. Sew other Velcro� tape tab on opposite side of foundation. See illustrations below for guidance.

Sewing Hair to Foundation

Wefting strips must now be sewn to top side of foundation to create your Hairpiece. They must only be sewn to opposite side of foundation not containing MHRW EasyTAB Comound. A hair blender must be sewn to the opposite side of the foundation. See illustration for guidance : Starting with Position No. 1. Sew first Wefting strip in Position No. 1. (curved dashed line). Hair must flow in direction indicated by Hair Direction arrows. Attach Wefting strips 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 in same manor. Keep Wefting strips 1/4 inch away from Velcro� tabs.

Adding Hair Blender

The wrap-around part of the attachment system is accomplished by using square, 7/8 inch Velcro� tape tabs. (Available at most Fabric Stores.) This Hairpiece requires a hair blender to hide and blend the hair with wearers hair. See illustration for guidance : Wefting strip No. 7 is the hair blender. (It must be sewn to the underside top edge of the foundation.) Sew Wefting strip No. 7 as indicated by Position No. 7. (Hair flow must be in direction indicated by blender arrows.) After hair blender is sewn to foundation, simply comb blender hair back over top edge of foundation into your own hair.

Attachment Comb

To further secure the attachment of this Hairpiece a 1 inch attachment comb should be sewn to the top center inside edge of foundation. See illustration for guidance : Sew 1 attachment comb to the top center (1/8" from top edge) underside edge of foundation (opposite hair-side). Position comb teeth in direction shown in illustration.

Hairpiece Positioning & Attachment

To further secure the attachment of this Hairpiece a 1 inch attachment comb should be sewn to the top center inside edge of foundation. For a quick and easy attachment : Prepare your hair by combing it into a Ponytail behind crown area. With long hair, comb hair into a tight bun under Ponytail. Slide Hairpiece into position hooking comb into hair where elastic band is holding Ponytail together.

Hairpiece Positioning

Wrap sides of Hairpiece around your own Ponytail pressing Velcro� tabs together to secure attachment. Comb Hairpiece and your hair together into one Ponytail. To further conceal the attachment of this Hairpiece you may use a bow or ribbon. To wear this hair as a fall or braid remove elastic band from Hairpiece and style as desired.

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