**I Made Clip-Ins**

AudraChanell

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I made two weave clip-ins/B] by sewing wig clips onto tripled, 14", wet-n-wavy tracks. I choose wet-n-wavy so I can wear them either wavy or straight. When the two clip-ins are worn together it mimics my ideal weave, but because I tripled the clips I can wear either alone. I made one for my nape (4 clips) and the other to run ear- to-ear (7 clips). I used a Youtube vid to sue me how to anchor the clip.

I used:
Large Wig Clips
Small Wig Clips
14" wet n wavy weave (but I maxiglided it)
Weaving Thread
Straight Sewing Needle

The pic below is my MaxiGlided hair and the Clip-ins. I will update the photo once I put them in!



 

ebsalita

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Well done you they look really neat - good job!:grin:

I made my own too, when I was wearing a weave as it meant I didn't have to rely on a technician to get them re-sewn, could wash more often, move them around the head so the same hairs weren't stressed..... the list is endless.

I was thinking about it today actually. Do you know whether it could be done with really expensive indian temple hair - would you trust yourself?
 

LongLeggedLife

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Good work, I dont even bother to sew the hair to the clip.
You use more clips than me too, I only put 3 on a track that is going from ear to ear...
Are you planning on keeping it in for more than one day at a time?--your method looks super secure.
 

AudraChanell

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Thanks :) No, I plan to take them out at night and I plan to make a few more sets out of 16", 18", and slightly colored haior just for versatility. Hmm, how are you attaching the slips Long Legs??
 

AudraChanell

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Do you all make a braid to attach the clips to? I just put them on my straight hair and feel like I want a 2" braid at the sides or something. All of my hair is free and out.
 

Tiye

New Member
Looks good. I like the idea of just using two of them. I've been planning to make a set but I'm lazy about it - this looks quicker.
 

theAlist

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This post is right on time for me! so you only made two clip-ins with 3 wefts for each clip-in set? I hope I'm saying that right. Either way that's genius! I've wanted to try this but I don't want to "mess up" :lol:. I like the idea of using wet and wavy hair...I think that would blend so much better with my texture!
 

LongLeggedLife

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Thanks :) No, I plan to take them out at night and I plan to make a few more sets out of 16", 18", and slightly colored haior just for versatility. Hmm, how are you attaching the slips Long Legs??


I just wedge the track in!
When I first did it, I planned on sewing them on, then I saw that I could be lazy and just pop the clip open, kinda stick the track in there and then just clip it in--it lays flat too, but yours are so much more professionally finished!
 

AudraChanell

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Its like this guy's video has vanished; I watched it on my iphone Youtube lol. He is dancing at the beginning of the video and he's been a stylist for 10-15 years? Still looking
 

Russet

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Is it any bulky when you put both of them on? Or would you recommend only doubling the tracks if you're planning on using more than one track?
 

AudraChanell

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Hi, thanks! I just finished making two 18". I plan to dye my hair and MaxiGlide tonight.

I only used three clips per weft this set, but I did triple up the tracks. Because it's 18" I have to wear them together. Here's the tutorial I used to sew in the clips on my first attempt.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HH43qhXgfw
 
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theAlist

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18" clip ins


:drunk: NICE! It looks so natural. I just finished sewing the clips on mine. It's a cheap 12 inch human hair I just picked up to try out. I thought the 12in would be longer but it's the same length as my hair. Oh well, I'll just use it for thickness. Since I have the hang of it now I'll probably buy a 16in later and make a longer set.
 

MrsWatson

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I've been working on making my own clip in's for a good 2 weeks now. You just gave me the motivation to finish them. Yours look really nice!
 
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