How to make Ribbon Headband

[poshnpretty]

Time taken: 5 min

Things needed: 1.5 inch Grosgrain Ribbon, Elastic band(no metal), sewing machine(preferred) or fabric glue.

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Measure the head size and add 1 inch. My Toddler's headsize is 18.5 inches. I am adding 1 inch extra so total Ribbon needed is 19.5 inches Ribbon. Heat seal the ends

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Insert elastic as shown. Make another fold before sewing, by this way the ribbon tip will not show.

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Close up picture

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Turn the elastic band as a 8 figure, insert the other ribbon end and sew.

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your own Headband Ready!!cheerl

[Barbara Jean]

I can't believe how cute and easy this is. I am going to try to make a few for my SIL today. She always wears headbands (especially since having her son) and she will love, love, love these.

[pinklemonadebowtique]

I am going to have to try one of these,
thanks for showing us how to make this:3:

[Barbara Jean]

I am going to have to try one of these,
thanks for showing us how to make this:3:
OT, but pinklemonadebowtique, everytime I see your banner I get thirsty, lol! It is so cute and fresh.

[Barbara Jean]

Okay, here is one I just made. It literally took me about 5 minutes to do. I made one for myself so it is much bigger than yours girly.

[gconde]

Great instructions!! Thanks for sharing! cheerl

[poshnpretty]

Okay, here is one I just made. It literally took me about 5 minutes to do. I made one for myself so it is much bigger than yours girly.

Looks great barbara:clap:

[Karyn]

Can I ask why you twist the pony-o? I made one but my pony-o tries to un-cross (twist) turning the ribbon. I hope that makes sense!

I love it on my daughter though!

[Barbara Jean]

I don't know about Vanitha but I twisted mine because hers looked cute twisted. Mine did not stay either, if that helps. I had to add a little glue to keep mine that way. Vanitha, what is your secret??girly
Can I ask why you twist the pony-o? I made one but my pony-o tries to un-cross (twist) turning the ribbon. I hope that makes sense!

I love it on my daughter though!

[poshnpretty]

Mine doesnt stay either but i recommend twisting the band. Bcos when you wear it, the elastic gets tucked and hidden on the back (if not you can see the two strings of elastic and wont look nice:)).

[MsJCreations]

Great instructions! I'm going to get my sewing machine out the box and make me a couple since I love to wear headbands. Easy to do.

[MichelleB]

Great, simple instruction - thanks!

Maybe if you wrapped a bit of narrow ribbon (1/4 or 3/8 inch) around the twist, it might keep it from untwisting? Or, if you stitch the elastic at the twist? Haven't tried it myself, just a thought. Will need to try this soon!:)

MichelleB

[poshnpretty]

i like the ribbon idea michelle:clap:girly

[hairproductjunkie]

How cute! I wear headbands all the time, and I'm definitely going to try this! Thanks Vanitha!! You rock! :3:

[Pretty Beaded Things]

This is such a simple design. I Love it. I wanted to try headbands and this seems to be perfect. Time to blow the dust of the sewing maching.

Thanks for the instructions
Janine

[hairproductjunkie]

Ok, I realize that this is a really stupid question, but when you're measuring the person's head, do you measure around the area where the headband will go or around your forehead like they measure for a hat? Just wondering since you added an inch to your measurement...:o

[jtgarrido]

I can't get the instructions, boo hoo!! Their just red x's, I must have an older version of windows here at work.

[Barbara Jean]

Ok, I realize that this is a really stupid question, but when you're measuring the person's head, do you measure around the area where the headband will go or around your forehead like they measure for a hat? Just wondering since you added an inch to your measurement...:o
I measure around the area where the headband will sit. I think the extra inch is to take into account the roughly 1/2 inch on each end that you fold the ribbon over the pony-o.

[hairproductjunkie]

I measure around the area where the headband will sit. I think the extra inch is to take into account the roughly 1/2 inch on each end that you fold the ribbon over the pony-o.

Ahhh--thank you!!

[tatortot]

Nice

[Karyn]

Great, simple instruction - thanks!

Maybe if you wrapped a bit of narrow ribbon (1/4 or 3/8 inch) around the twist, it might keep it from untwisting? Or, if you stitch the elastic at the twist? Haven't tried it myself, just a thought. Will need to try this soon!:)

MichelleB

Great idea! I will try that on some and glue on some. I think these are too cute!

[TheCraftyMe]

That is real cute!!!!!!

Cant wait to try it!!!

Thanks! I love all these great ideas you have on this site. Thanks!!!:clap:

[claycourtney]

These are great so easy, what would you charge to sell these??

[poshnpretty]

These are great so easy, what would you charge to sell these??

i really have no idea?:001_tongue: may be $5?

[TheCraftyMe]

Do you think it would be okay if we gule the ribbon to the pony-o instead of sewing? I dont have a sewing machine. LOL

Maybe like gluing it exactly where u stitched it, maybe twice?

Am I making any sense?:confused1:

[Karyn]

I love these! I also made dd a matching bracelet! She loves it. smil)

[TheCraftyMe]

I love these! I also made dd a matching bracelet! She loves it. smil)

Cool!! how'd you make the bracelet?

[Didee54]

Great idea. Thanks!

[hairproductjunkie]

Great, simple instruction - thanks!

Maybe if you wrapped a bit of narrow ribbon (1/4 or 3/8 inch) around the twist, it might keep it from untwisting? Or, if you stitch the elastic at the twist? Haven't tried it myself, just a thought. Will need to try this soon!:)

MichelleB

Just wanted to let ya'll know, I made one of these yesterday, and wrapped and then stitched a bit of the ribbon I was using around the twist, like Michelle said, and it worked great! It stays in place really well that way.

I really like this headband because other headbands have a habit of feeling too tight after wearing it for a few hours. I could wear this one all day! Thanks again Vanitha!

[Barbara Jean]

Just wanted to let ya'll know, I made one of these yesterday, and wrapped and then stitched a bit of the ribbon I was using around the twist, like Michelle said, and it worked great! It stays in place really well that way.

I really like this headband because other headbands have a habit of feeling too tight after wearing it for a few hours. I could wear this one all day! Thanks again Vanitha!
Do you have a picture? I would love to see it.

[hairproductjunkie]

Do you think it would be okay if we gule the ribbon to the pony-o instead of sewing? I dont have a sewing machine. LOL

Maybe like gluing it exactly where u stitched it, maybe twice?

Am I making any sense?:confused1:

I don't have a sewing machine either--I just hand stitched it, and it took no time at all. I am NOT a seamstress, and it was still super easy.

[crystallynn316]

looks easy enough to make, i gotta try these

[aangel]

Nice and easy. thank you

[Mommaoh]

I think this is a great idea and can't wait to try it!!!
Thanks so much---the twisting tip is fantastic.
Jamie

[thatlittleboutique]

Oh, this looks so easy. I am going to make one tonight. I am surprised you don;t do it a little smaller than the head size to ensure it doesn't fall off.

[Ms. Wildflower]

Clever idea...thanks for the instructions!

[beansnana]

Do you think it would be okay if we gule the ribbon to the pony-o instead of sewing? I dont have a sewing machine. LOL

Maybe like gluing it exactly where u stitched it, maybe twice?

Am I making any sense?:confused1:

You could probably get away with something called liquid Stitch. Or you could hand stitch it.

[ArmyWife2a63B]

oh I am so making me these for a friends dd. she loves head bands

[KJANDJORDAN]

i have seen these but they were reversible

[calipio]

Love the idea!! I need to borrow a sewing machine now :)

[stickybeak]

I will have to try this too... off my mums sewing maching I go!

[calipio]

Love the idea and soooo easy to make!!

[IzzyB]

Yay!!! Another thing for me!!

[calipio]

These are also great!

U create: Creative Guest: Ruffles and Stuff {Embellished Headband Tutorial} (http://kari-youcanmakeit.blogspot.com/2010/01/creative-guest-ruffles-and-stuff.html)

[RUBES]

This looks great...quick & easy what more could a busy mum ask for :)

I like the idea of a reversible headband...might have to nut that out.

Cheers Rubes :)

[smurfette]

Very cute and simple!

[punkincreations]

i'm going to try this, seems easy and looks cute

[girlygirlisme2003]

Oh this is awesome! I have to try my hand at this for myself since my daughters hair isn't long enough just yet! Thanks hun!

[soneal1027]

YAY! Something for grownups. lol It's nice to find something to make that I will wear.

[Cheery Trinkets]

I made a big variety of these for my little cousin a few years back and they were such a hit. I love these. they are SO comfy!