How to Sew Clip-In Extensions
Clip-in extensions are a low commitment and easy way to change the look of your hair. Knowing how to sew synthetic or human hair extensions is a cost effective way to make a non-permanent improvement to hairstyles. Beginner sewing skills can help you avoid the high cost of store bought extensions.
To make sew-in hair extensions, you will need:
- Wefted hair (human or synthetic)
- Wig clips with holes
- Hair thread
- Hair needle
- Scissors
- Purchase supplies at a hair and beauty supply store or online. Select hair, clips and thread that matches the color of your hair. Use hair thread, because it is stronger than regular sewing fiber.
- Thread the needle. Measure out a little less than 12 inches of the thread using a sharp pair of scissors to make a clean non-frayed cut. Hold the needle up, so you can see the eye (hole) located on the top. Pull the thread through the eye of the needle and make sure that at least one inch lag is on one side. Tie a knot at the end of the longer side of the string.
- Cut the hair. Take the hair out of the package and unfold it. Start at the end and measure about three inches of hair and cut with sharp hair shears. Locate and slice the weft (strip connects the hair), making a precise cut to avoid hair shedding.
- Attach the hair. Place the hair on the clip to make sure the size is correct. If not, make adjustments. Start at one end and go through the bottom of the weft. Bring the needle up and out of the first hole on the clip. Put the needle through the second hole, going downward to the underside of the weft. Go through the same hole twice, before moving on to the next hole. Continue this motion and at the last knot, make a hole on the underside of the hair, before snipping the end.
- Do the other side. Repeat the above action, making sure to go up from the bottom and through the holes. Make a knot at the last hole on the under side to secure the stitching.