Need a quick hairstyle for 2nd-day hair that you can dress up or down? Want to throw your hair up, but don't have a bobby pin or hair elastic? Just keep one of these in your purse! Whether you're twisting that hair into an up-do for an elegant dinner, or you're just heading out to ballet practice, buns are a perfect option.
However, it's always difficult to get that voluminous, circular shape. Sock bun doughnuts made from sponge-like materials can be sold at $3-$7 a piece... But what if I told you it's possible to easily make one right now, at home?
I've seen this DIY all over the internet, and I've always wanted to make one! I just added a step or two of my own to make this handy dandy doughnut last longer. :)
You will need:
- A sock you don't mind cutting up
- Scissors
- A Needle
- A spool of matching color thread
1. Lay the sock flat and cut the toe part of the sock off. This part usually ends an inch or two from the tip of the sock.
2. Roll the sock inside out. Lay it flat.
3. Start at the opposite end from the hole you just created, and roll the sock in wards until it forms a doughnut.
4. Take your matching thread, and cut approximately 3 feet of thread. Thread your needle, and tie a knot at the end.
5. Use your thumb, index finger, and middle finger to spread the doughnut long ways, and stitch loosely around the edge of the doughnut. You won't be able to stitch around the whole bun using tiny stitches and just 3 feet of thread, so use larger stitches (I used about 1/2 cm stitches).
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| This is my unfinished sock bun doughnut. As you can see, this is how I stretched the bun to make it easier to sew. (I sewed along the right side.) |
The whole stitching process holds the doughnut so that it won't unroll after using it for awhile. By spreading the doughnut, you'll ensure that the thread won't break if the doughnut is stretched.
6. Use the scissors to trim any edges sticking out.
Ta-da! You're finished. You've just created a cheap, easy sock bun doughnut! View the picture below, if you have no idea how to use it!
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| Finished! :) |
Quick Tip: If you want a neat bun, use a couple bobby pins to pin fly-aways underneath the bun, and generously spray with hair spray. If you'd like more of a messy look, forget the pins AND the hair elastic that hold the ponytail! :)
(Image from: http://alchemy320.com/summer-lovin-your-hair-that-is/)
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