Today we have an adorable tutorial for these pinwheel hair combs from Mayi Carles, who has a really cute shop by the same name. You may remember Mayi from this studio tour and interview earlier in the month. And today Mayi is sharing her secrets on how to make these playful accessories.
They would make for a great party project to supervise with a group of kids (yes, they’ll probably need supervision since there is some hand sewing involved). Don’t you think? Here’s what you’ll need…
Materials: Your choice of two colors of eco friendly felt sheets, two pearls, matching color thread, scissors, silicon glue, metal comb, brand label (optional)

Step by Step: 1. Cut two circles approximately 2.25 inches in diameter 2. Delicately apply glue to the two circles and place on the other color felt (see image above to know how it should look) 3. Remove excess felt to make two circles 4. Cut a one inch X on each circle 5. Sew together the four points of the X (again, see image to know what it should look like) 6. Repeat step five with the remaining circle. And feel free to switch the inside parts on the second one to get a different look 7. Sew the pearls on to the middle of each pinwheel 8. Sew the two pinwheels together. Stitch them together on the back so you can’t see this part from the front 9. Sew in the hair accessory of your choice. Here we are using a hair comb, but you could easily use a bobbin pin instead if you would like 10. OPTIONAL: Delicately cover all your stitch work with a piece of felt and add your personal label
Don’t have the time to make these yourself?
You can purchase your own already made pinwheel hair accessories in a variety of colors from Mayi’s shop.
A BIG thank you to Mayi Carles for allowing me to share her tutorial here today. Please check out Mayi’s shop to view more of her handmade goodies.
And for more easy diy projects, visit the tutorial page with more than 30 projects.



















What a cute project. I’ll have to try this with my daughter.
sandy commented on June 30th, 2010 at 7:29 pmBeautifull idea!!!!!!
neli commented on July 1st, 2010 at 6:50 amI’m going to try it!!!
Beautiful colors -great tone on tone!
Renae Bradley commented on July 1st, 2010 at 9:00 pmThese are so colourful and cute! What a clever project – thanks so much for sharing. I think I want one in ever colour x
Nancy commented on July 11th, 2010 at 3:07 amThese are great! Thanks for the tutorial! I made them for my daughter & niece so much fun! Can’t wait to make more!!!
Terri commented on August 3rd, 2010 at 12:35 amGreat tutorial. I love these pinwheel hair combs, so adorable! I’m going to try this! Thanks for sharing
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FF #46 « … með límbyssuna að vopni! commented on November 18th, 2010 at 4:35 amsweet sweet sweet!
Lisa commented on March 23rd, 2011 at 9:29 amOn this sunny day I made this lovely pinwheel and I posted it on my blog with a link to yours
love to see more
Patricia commented on March 27th, 2011 at 11:05 amPatricia recently posted..pinwheels
Awesome Patricia. Love the red and pink pinwheel that you made. Thanks for sharing the link on your blog.
papernstitch commented on March 27th, 2011 at 1:21 pm-Brittni
That’s a great idea!!! thank’s a lot for the DIY!
Sab commented on June 8th, 2011 at 12:08 pm