How to make Cloth stretchy headband

[poshnpretty]

How to make stretchy cloth headband

Things needed:

Stretchy Fabric
A cardboard or a file folder as template
scissors
sewing machine

Measurements:

For newborn/infants - 14 inches length X 1.5 inch width
Toddler size will be 18 inches length

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First we have to cut the template.

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Cut 15 inches length and 3.5 inches width(1.5 * 2 + 0.5 inches) in the file folder.

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This will be our template.
Place the template on the fabric and cut them as per the size

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Save the template for future use. Now the fabric is ready to sew.

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Fold the fabric in half

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Now start sewing.

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You can also use a zigzag but this fabric wont fray.

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i sewed two stitches, so the thread wont come off. I am using regular stitch as these are for infants, but for toddlers use "stretch stitch" or "picot stitch"(for t shirt materials)
This is the difference between home made and "made in china"

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Turn the fabric inside out

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Take the ends together and stitch again.

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Headband is ready.

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Cover the stitches using 7/8 matching grosgrain to hide the stitches.

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I am using hot glue

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Headband on a clip

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[bowsbydanah]

Thank you so much for these instructions!! I have been wanting to make them!

Do you have to use elastic thread or anything or will it stretch with regular thread?? This may be a dumb question.. lol.. but i dont sew much at all!

[poshnpretty]

As these headbands are for newborns(they do not stretch much), i used a regular stitch.
But if these are for toddlers, i recommend wide zigzag stitches or many machines have something called "stretch stitch".
They are for knit ot tshirt material.smil)

[pinklemonadebowtique]

thanks for sharing:clap:

[cynthia]

TFS, V...

BowsbyDanah-->The stretch knit you'd like to use will be: 48% Polyester/48% Cotton/4% Lycra. I bought mine from www.fabricdepot.com smil)

[Chrissiemags]

Can I ask the seam allowance used? I'm assuming it's eiter 1/2" or 1/4"?

Those are cute cute cute!

[poshnpretty]

thankzgirly cynthia and chrissie. i used 0.5(1/2) for seam allowancebellydance

[bowsbydanah]

thank you guys for all the tips! i'm going to try one out!

[SillyMonkeys]

Where do you get the fabric?
Thanks, Shari

[cynthia]

posted link where to buy fabric. Not sure about local store tho.

TFS, V...

BowsbyDanah-->The stretch knit you'd like to use will be: 48% Polyester/48% Cotton/4% Lycra. I bought mine from www.fabricdepot.com smil)

Where do you get the fabric?
Thanks, Shari

[poshnpretty]

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[3sweetpeas]

WOW! You are so great to have all these instructions! I just got here and can't believe how friendly everyone is!

[Didee54]

Thanks so much. I have been wanting to make some of these.

[maeve33]

Hi Vanitha,

I was wondering where you purchased this fabric and what it's called. I don't sew and i don't know anything about all the different fabrics so i really do not know what i am looking for so i need help please:o I did see the link to buy fabric on this thread but when i went into the link i hadn't a clue what it all meant. Sorry to be a big dummy. Any help is really appreciated!

Maeve:)

[Barbara Jean]

Look for jersey knit fabric. (Reclaim some old t-shirts too!!)

[maeve33]

Look for jersey knit fabric. (Reclaim some old t-shirts too!!)
I'm useless with this stuff barbara! Do you know any online shops that have it??? Like can you give me the link to the item.............LOL!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry, don't mean to be cheeky but i would really like to make this. I bought instructions lately for nylon headband and i though that nylon was the fabric in this headband! I'm completely dumb!!!!!!

[Barbara Jean]

I'm useless with this stuff barbara! Do you know any online shops that have it??? Like can you give me the link to the item.............LOL!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry, don't mean to be cheeky but i would really like to make this. I bought instructions lately for nylon headband and i though that nylon was the fabric in this headband! I'm completely dumb!!!!!!
Here (http://www.fabric.com/CategoryDetail.aspx?CategoryID=df44bca3-5bda-4cfe-b89a-620104670112)you go!

[maeve33]

Here (http://www.fabric.com/CategoryDetail.aspx?CategoryID=df44bca3-5bda-4cfe-b89a-620104670112)you go!
Barbara, i can only use brilliant to describe you! Thanks sooooooo much. Now will ya make it for me???............LOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think i'm going to do my solo with my sewing machine. I've had it since last year and it's still in the box! I'm scared............

Maeve:)

[Barbara Jean]

Barbara, i can only use brilliant to describe you! Thanks sooooooo much. Now will ya make it for me???............LOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think i'm going to do my solo with my sewing machine. I've had it since last year and it's still in the box! I'm scared............

Maeve:)
Awwww! Don't be scared, you can do this. Practice on an old tshirt so you won't feel like you've wasted anything, lol!

[maeve33]

Awwww! Don't be scared, you can do this. Practice on an old tshirt so you won't feel like you've wasted anything, lol!
I'll let ya know how it goes. I have something to share finally. I'll put the pics up when my computer is fixed. My daughter poured fizzy orange into the keyboard so i'm on my ancient one. I made a little soother clip today. It's a baby's baby foot made from pink fleece. I'm really proud of myself!!!! It's not often that i get creative.....LOL.......

Maeve:)

[adamsonfam5]

You are are soooo talented! Very cute, and you make it look so easy!

[maeve33]

I did it Barbara!!!!!!!!! I used the machine and it didn't bite me........LOL:clap: I used 2 materials. Both were stretchy but the machine kept swallowing one of them so i gave up and made it with the other one. It turned out lovely but i just have to get some wider grosgrain. All i have is 3/8". It's a pain cos i have to buy online all the time and wait ages for it to arrive:o It can't be bought in the shops here...... Oh well, i'll get there sometime!

Maeve:)

[Barbara Jean]

I did it Barbara!!!!!!!!! I used the machine and it didn't bite me........LOL:clap: I used 2 materials. Both were stretchy but the machine kept swallowing one of them so i gave up and made it with the other one. It turned out lovely but i just have to get some wider grosgrain. All i have is 3/8". It's a pain cos i have to buy online all the time and wait ages for it to arrive:o It can't be bought in the shops here...... Oh well, i'll get there sometime!

Maeve:)
Yippee! See, I told you it wouldn't hurt! You'll find yourself wanting to do more and more, just wait and see!

[adamsonfam5]

So to do a lace headband you just sew the ends together? How do you now how big to make them?

[crystallynn316]

thank you so much for this tut.

[Susan]

thank you thank you thank you....i can buy the stretch fabric at like michaels or hobby lobby right? stupid queastion lol

[firedancer201]

Oh this is fabulous! I have been making lace ones for my daughter but she needed something else. Thanks!

[theellisfamily02]

Thank you so much for your tut! I am gonna try this after I move!

[daisyb]

Thanks for sharing. I love these headbands

[thatlittleboutique]

love it!!!! You guys are going to keep me so busy!

[beansnana]

posted link where to buy fabric. Not sure about local store tho.

Fabric Depot (http://www.fabricdepot.com/index.php?page=CatalogPage&pageid=233)

Is this what you use?

[Ms. Wildflower]

Thank you so much for sharing this tut with us!

[ArmyWife2a63B]

I have wanted to learn how to make these forever thank you

[treefrogggin]

Thanks for shRING

[s_hernandez402]

I know this is an old post, but has anyone had problems finding the right fabric? Ive looked up the listed links and I can find the one Vanitha described. Anyone know where I can find it. Thanks

[KayeLle]

been deabating making these for a while. Do anyone find they sell well?

[MFALCO16]

I love it. Thanks for sharing.

[funwithmama]

I made this, it is so quick and easy, thanks so much for your tutorial!

[IzzyB]

I have seen this somewhere else on here and can't wait to try it.

[calipio]

They look so easy to make. I have to give them a try once I buy my sewing machine :)