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Double Sided Fabric Headband Pattern

July 5, 2011 by Jessica 295 Comments

Hello blog world! It’s been a busy weekend! I hope all you Americans had a fabulous 4th of July. We had friends stay with us, a cookout, and my friends even had a baby shower for me. All the hustle and bustle really took a toll on my body though. I’m packing my hospital bag tonight because last night I thought we might be making an early trip (still a few weeks to go….but you never know). Now, it wasn’t that bad, but it was bad enough to make me think I need to have everything prepared. A BIG THANK YOU to my hubby for a ton of back rubs 🙂

Free Headband Pattern

I have this list of “blog” things I’m trying to finish up before baby E comes, so let’s see how I do.

I’m starting with this one: Double Sided Fabric Headband Pattern. I had so many ask about how I made the ones for my daughter’s teachers that I digitized the pattern for all of you to use and wrote up instructions.

Simple

You can make simple ones

Lots of fabrics

or more elaborate ones. I made these with leftover pieces from my daughters quilt.
Are you ready to make one of your own?

Doublesided Headband Headband on
Free Kid Size Double Sided Fabric Headband Pattern | happy together Free Kid Size Double Sided Fabric Headband Pattern | happy together

What you need:
–Download adult size here: Free Double Sided Headband Pattern | happy together  {there’s a 1 inch line on it to make sure it’s printed the correct size for you}
-Download kid size here: Free Kid Size Double Sided Fabric Headband Pattern | happy together
–Fabric for the headband and elastic cover
-Adult size: 5.5 to 6 inches of 1/2″ or 3/4″ elastic (this can be adjusted if needed)
-Kid size: 5.5 to 6 inches of 1/2″ or 3/4″ elastic (I used 6 inches on the ones I made for my girls, ages 3 and 7)

Notes:
-Always back stitch at the beginning and end of sewing, unless otherwise stated.
-Seam allowances are 1/4″ unless otherwise stated.
-Kid size will be made the same way except the elastic casing is so small that there is no need to do step 9.

1. Once you print out your pattern, cut the pattern pieces out. *Please note that pattern has now been updated and will look a little different when printed*

Pattern pieces

2. Cut out two pieces for the headband, making sure the pattern piece is on the fabric fold.

3. Cut out two pieces for the elastic cover (if you make your elastic piece longer, increase the length of these pieces as well). Again, make sure the pattern piece is on the fabric fold.

 

4. Cut your piece of elastic to be 5.5″ long.

5. Place the a headband fabric piece and elastic cover fabric piece down, right sides facing up. Then place the second pieces on top of them, right sides facing down. Make sure to match up the sides and pin together.

6. Sew down the sides of the headband and the elastic cover.

7. Turn each piece right side out. I do this by attaching a long piece of yarn to a safety pin.

Then I slide the safety pin through the what needs to be turned

and then pin one side of the end.

Tuck in the end that has the safety pin a little

and then pull the yarn on the other end and it will be right side out.

8. I use a long stick to push out the seams from the inside and then iron, but you can just iron each piece if you like. I just don’t like the fabric overlapping on the sides too much.

9. Now take the elastic cover piece and sew down each long side. This creates a middle casing for the elastic. *THIS step is NOT needed on the kid size one.

10. Add a safety pin to the end of the elastic and start to slide the elastic through the elastic cover. Make sure to stop before the end without the safety pin is inside.

11. Once the side without the safety pin is at the opening, sew it in place so it won’t go anywhere.

12. Continue to push the safety pin through the casing until the other end of the elastic is at the other edge. Sew that in place as well.

13. On each end of the headband piece,

turn in some so no raw edges are showing.

14. Slip in the elastic band until the place where you sewed is no longer visible and sew in place.

15. Repeat #14 on the other side.

16. Top stitch the sides of the headband part if desired (I sew closer to the edge than 1/4″).

They are simple to make and if you plan it well you can whip up a bunch at the same time assembly line style like. Then you have a bunch for yourself or gifts for the ladies in your life 🙂 Most of these will probably be Christmas presents. Great, huh? And it’s only July!!!!!

Don’t forget to check out 6 ways to style your headband too.

6 Ways to Style the Double Sided Fabric Headband | happy together

If you make some, share by tagging me in social media and using #happytogetherbyjess, in the flickr group or on the fb fanpage

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Comments

  1. Life With the Crazies says

    July 5, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    Yay!! I’ve been wanting to make some headbands for a while, but wasn’t sure the best size and exactly how to do it. Thank you for sharing! Now to get started :)…

    Reply
    • rhonda says

      August 23, 2014 at 9:51 pm

      Thanks for sharing now i can get started make me some new ones.thanks again.

      Reply
  2. Seaweed and Raine says

    July 5, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    Yippee! Just as soon as I get through the backlog I have going here (and am feeling better!) I so have to make one of these!

    Reply
  3. orazie denise says

    July 5, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    thanks for the pattern. I am looking forward to printing the pattern out and start on some this week.

    Reply
  4. Lisa H. (Sewing or Something) says

    July 5, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    Thank u for listening to us! You’re awesome!

    Reply
  5. kyatarin says

    July 5, 2011 at 10:34 pm

    Hi!They are SUPER cute!!I’ll try to make it!Thanks!:)

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    July 5, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    Yeah!! Thank you for the tutorial! I saw the ones you made earlier for your daughter’s teachers and I have been so hoping you would post a pattern. Thank you so much!! Praying that everything goes well with your delivery! Emma B

    Reply
  7. Mirjam says

    July 5, 2011 at 11:30 pm

    Hi, thanks for this great tutorial. It’s awesome!

    Reply
  8. nadia says

    July 6, 2011 at 12:43 am

    so cute!!!thanks for the pattern.

    Reply
  9. leeloo says

    July 6, 2011 at 3:10 am

    Super ce tuto ! j’aime beaucoup ton blog, j’y viens souvent! bises de France

    So cute! I like so much your blog! I view it very often! Big Kiss from France!

    Reply
  10. Katie says

    July 6, 2011 at 4:48 am

    These are great–excited to try them! 🙂

    Reply
  11. Pink Daisys Blog Spot says

    July 6, 2011 at 7:27 am

    These are too CUTE! My girls and I are going to make some this week.. My oldest goes to camp this weekend and wants to make some to give to her bunk mates. Thank you for sharing!!! Great tutorial!
    Mechelle

    Reply
  12. casserole says

    July 6, 2011 at 8:32 am

    I am loving these headbands! Sooo cute!! I linked to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-double-sided-fabric-headband/2011/07/06/

    –Anne

    Reply
  13. saffiertje says

    July 6, 2011 at 8:35 am

    these are great!!!

    Reply
  14. Denise says

    July 6, 2011 at 9:28 am

    Great tutorial…I made my daughter a headband recently without a pattern and messed up the elastic band, so I particularly liked this post!! Thanks!

    Reply
  15. Jana says

    July 6, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Thank you for this great tutorial! I have tried it right away and made 2 headbands for my girls. I was surprised with the result – I have never sewn anything more difficult then a pillow but the headbands were easy to make and look wonderfull!

    Reply
  16. euapap says

    July 6, 2011 at 5:14 pm

    Fantastic!! congratulations
    Where do you find these SUPER pieces of fabric?

    Reply
  17. Happy Together says

    July 6, 2011 at 6:01 pm

    “Where do you find these SUPER pieces of fabric?”

    Well, a lot of it comes from Joann’s but some are designer prints you have to buy online by Heather Bailey.

    Reply
  18. Holly says

    July 6, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    I love this headband! I’m posting a link on my blog to it, hope that’s ok!

    Reply
  19. Dom says

    July 7, 2011 at 6:13 am

    GREAT tutorial!!
    I have posted it on my blogs facebook page. 🙂
    craftedblog.com
    you have won me over as a follower. 🙂

    Reply
  20. Dom says

    July 7, 2011 at 6:27 am

    and its going on my blog too. forgot to mention that. 😛
    thanks for sharing!
    Dom.
    Craftedblog.com

    Reply
  21. Sara Kirby says

    July 7, 2011 at 7:29 am

    so cute! I have made this style of headband before but never thought to cover up the elastic! Love it and plan to make 10 of my own.

    Thank you for sharing your pattern 🙂

    Reply
  22. BUDGETB42 says

    July 7, 2011 at 8:48 am

    I really like the tutorial,thank you.

    Reply
  23. madj says

    July 7, 2011 at 8:56 am

    I love this headband. Well done and thanks!

    Reply
  24. Becky says

    July 7, 2011 at 11:09 am

    THANK YOU!!!!!! These are superb!

    Reply
  25. Shannon says

    July 7, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    What an excellent guide! I’ll definitely be trying this soon. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  26. Jayna says

    July 7, 2011 at 10:30 pm

    So cute! Now I know what to do with the rest of my fabric jellies from my own project! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  27. Livia says

    July 8, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    Even here in germany we love headbands. I´ve just been searching for a tutorial and thank you so much for sharing and showing ♥

    Reply
  28. Anonymous says

    July 8, 2011 at 7:12 pm

    oh my goodness you have some great projects. i love the little pin cushions. i have 2 seamstresses in my family and i’m going to make a couple for them for christmas. thank you so much.

    Reply
  29. Jen @ My Own Road says

    July 9, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    Adorable! Pinned for later!

    Reply
  30. Crystelle says

    July 10, 2011 at 10:42 am

    adorable!

    Reply
  31. ~Sarah says

    July 10, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    I love these headbands. We’re having our family reunion this week and this is gonna be a great little gift. I decided to make one for each of my nieces. Great instructions, too! Thanks!!

    Reply
  32. Christie Michelle Otts says

    July 12, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    Hi! Have you made these for little girls? How would you adjust the measurements accordingly. Does the elastic allow for different sized heads pretty well??
    Thanks! So cute!

    Reply
  33. Happy Together says

    July 12, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    Christie,

    I haven’t made them for little girls yet, but it wouldn’t be that hard to resize. Give it a try 🙂 The elastic allows for a few extra inches for heads. Of course, adjustments can always be made if necessary. If adding a longer piece of elastic, just stretch it as far as it will go and measure it. Then that is how long you should make the casing for it.

    Reply
    • Newbie sewer says

      September 9, 2016 at 12:30 pm

      So is the elastic the same size as the casing or shorter. I didn’t stretch my elastic. I made both the same length but didn’t gather it yet or sew the other side. I sewed one side and am going to wait it see what size to make it. I appreciate an input.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        September 10, 2016 at 8:25 pm

        The casing will be twice as long as the elastic (if I remember correctly, it’s been a while since I made this. But the elastic is shorter none the less). This allows room for the elastic to stretch and will give room if you decide to make the elastic part longer after testing it out for sizing 🙂

        Reply
  34. skk521 says

    July 15, 2011 at 11:07 am

    Just wanted to say I love your tutorial. I just made one for my 2 yr old daughter with some slight modification to make it smaller. This is great!

    Reply
  35. Jenny Fer Fer says

    July 17, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    Love love love!! Just finished our first one!! I posted a pic on my fb! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2046305589793&set=a.1485726455665.2065722.1008996715&type=1

    Reply
  36. April J. says

    July 18, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    LOVE it! I am making these for my girls (18) for our church young women’s camp! So easy and so perfect. A great alternative to a bandana!

    Reply
  37. ab says

    July 19, 2011 at 10:21 am

    I’m blaming my pregnancy-brain, but I cannot figure out how to print out your lovely pattern for headbands? (Other than printing out your blog post and guessing on the sizing)? Is there a direct link to the printable pattern? I really want a couple of these for my hospital bag (and just summer in general – SO adorable!) Thank You!
    coastchick at gmail

    Reply
  38. ab says

    July 19, 2011 at 10:33 am

    Oh my goodness – ignore please my last comment – I *just* saw the link to the pattern download. Oh I feel so silly, I swear I’ve read your post in entirety at least 3x and I *just* now saw the link. So silly.

    I can’t wait to get started on these, they are so sweet! I also just “liked” you on fb and will enjoy hearing more about your adventures with crafts and kidlets!

    Thank You for the lovely pattern!

    Reply
  39. Melanie says

    July 21, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    thanks for this great tutorial!

    Reply
  40. Anonymous says

    July 22, 2011 at 11:17 am

    These are so cute! I’ve made a couple already but mine keep slowly slipping up and off my head. I’ve tried using longer length of elastic but no go. Suggestions?

    Reply
  41. Happy Together says

    July 22, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    Maybe try not putting the cover over the elastic? The the elastic might cling to your hair better and keep it in place. You could also try using fabrics with some kind of texture that would help it kind of cling to the hair more? Or just add a bobby pin or two to hold it securely in the back?

    Reply
  42. Andie says

    July 28, 2011 at 10:49 pm

    I blogged about your tut here: http://prettymuchnuts.blogspot.com/2011/07/keyhole-dress-finally.html

    Thanks for sharing it!! I have worn my new headban to the grocery store, hancocks and around the house all day! ha!

    Andie

    Reply
  43. the spectacled one says

    July 31, 2011 at 7:17 pm

    thinking this is PERFECT for all of those small bits of fabric I can’t bring myself to get rid of.

    Reply
  44. Kim T. says

    August 9, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    I love this!! Thanks for the great tut 😀

    -Kim @ Camisoles and Cammies

    Reply
  45. Beth Anne McCann says

    August 15, 2011 at 7:48 am

    What a great tut! Thanks for the yarn trick!

    Reply
  46. bored_debord says

    August 21, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    Usually I get very stressed out reading pattern instructions because it’s like reading Klingon, but your tutorials are easy to understand, and you never skip a step. I hope you continue forward with this (and please make an adult size pattern for the “as you like it dress/shirt”.)

    Reply
  47. Lisa says

    August 31, 2011 at 11:20 am

    Do you sell these? I definitely would like to buy one if possible for my 6 month old baby girl. Let me know at lagahn@gmail.com
    Thanks!

    Reply
  48. Happy Together says

    August 31, 2011 at 11:37 am

    Lisa,

    Unfortunately I am not selling any at the moment. But, my pattern is free for anyone to make and sell so you can probably find some making these on Etsy or something similar.

    Reply
  49. Susan says

    September 11, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    Wow, super cute! I just made one as a sample for my Girl Scouts. These would make a perfect “troop identifier” for our upcoming spa-themed event. Thanks so much for sharing with us!

    Susan

    Reply
  50. Bethany says

    September 12, 2011 at 7:55 am

    Thank you for posting this tutorial. I found you on Pinterest (my obsession). I plan to make some of these to gift to my neices for Christmas. I love how cute and simple they are.

    Reply
  51. me.anna says

    September 27, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    Hi Jessica,
    thanks for the tutorial!!! I’ve tried to sew a hairband according to your how-to. Wanna see the result? 😉
    Greetings from Germany

    Reply
  52. Karolina says

    October 20, 2011 at 6:15 am

    Thank you so much for the tutorial!

    Reply
  53. @melfoley says

    October 23, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    Have you come across anyone that’s selling these? I’d love to have a couple but don’t have time right now to make them myself. I found a couple on Etsy but they’re not this cute.

    Reply
    • Greta says

      June 14, 2012 at 6:40 pm

      if you want you can contact me at my email ohgretadesigns at aol.com or you go to my web site http://www.ohgreta.com and contact me.

      Reply
  54. headbands says

    October 28, 2011 at 4:32 am

    This is a superb idea and I think I might even have all the supplies on hand for this. Thanks for the pattern. Gonna try to make some. 🙂

    Reply
  55. Anonymous says

    November 5, 2011 at 11:55 am

    Thanks so much for sharing. Perfect project for my girls for 4-H this next year!
    Jennifer

    Reply
  56. Happy Together says

    November 8, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    @melfoley,

    I have not, but if I do or anyone lets me know they are selling them I’ll add the info to the post 🙂

    Reply
  57. Jen says

    November 11, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    Thanks for a great tutorial! Check out the headbands I made at http://www.leaandlars.blogspot.com. Can I sell headbands made from this pattern?

    Reply
  58. Jamie @ Sew Rockin' says

    November 11, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    Love these…can’t wait to make my niece some!

    Reply
  59. Happy Together says

    November 12, 2011 at 10:49 pm

    Jenn,

    Yes!!! Please feel free to make and sell anything you see on my blog 🙂

    Reply
  60. Kat says

    November 27, 2011 at 12:03 am

    Oh wow those are super cute, I want to make them for Christmas gifts for the girls makes perfect stocking stuffers. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  61. cy says

    December 4, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    thanks so much! this pattern is awesome and just what i was looking for.

    Reply
  62. Yee says

    December 11, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    Love these! I have tons of fabric scraps from other projects so this will be perfect. The only thing is I kinda have a flat head at the back so I don’t know if these will stay put on me. Will still have to try 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  63. Elsa says

    December 12, 2011 at 10:39 am

    Thanks so much for generously sharing this pattern and tutorial!

    Reply
  64. Sam says

    January 30, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    Just finished my first headband and loved it, so much fun! Time for more!

    Reply
  65. Sharon Dawn says

    February 5, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    Thanks for sharing your pattern! I made several of these today to give as Valentine gifts. They were fun and easy to make!

    dexterdays-sdk@blogspot.com

    Reply
  66. Anonymous says

    February 8, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/ScandinavianFabrics

    Buy Marimekko fabrics at affordable prices for your projects!

    Reply
  67. Jen Conlon says

    February 19, 2012 at 7:06 am

    Great tutorial! You’ve been featured on the Quality Sewing Tutorials blog.

    We hand select only the best free tutorials and patterns for the home sewist.

    Grab a brag button!

    Reply
  68. Anonymous says

    February 20, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    Just found your website yesterday & made my first headband today. I’m wearing it with a huge smile on my face. I’d purchased tons of different pieces of fabric months ago & could never come up with an easy solution to make a headband. Add my complicated life (stay at home mom & we recently moved) and making the time to come up with an idea was just never important enough. Well… enter your blog & the pattern. I’m sooooooooo happy!!! I even made my first while my baby was napping so I feel like a rock star goddess. And how I love the headband… everything about it & the instructions, the pictures, the time & effort you put into sharing. Thanks so much for putting it out there. You really improved my quality of life for today & the future. I can’t wait to make the rest & will do so in the ‘assembly line’ fashion. Ok, gotta go, the peanut is waking up, but I had to share my joy & appreication!!!!!!! xoxoxoo! Angie

    Reply
  69. Anonymous says

    February 26, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    I am so excited to make these super cute headbands…I am a very very beginner sewer…you think I will be able to do them?

    Reply
  70. Anonymous says

    February 26, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    hese are absolutely adorable…I am a very beginner sewer…you think I will be able to make them?

    Reply
  71. Happy Together says

    February 26, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    Yes! I believe in you 🙂 You can do it! Just take your time and take a break if you get frustrated at all. It can be hard at the beginning when learning to sew, but the more you sew, the easier it becomes!

    Reply
  72. Ann Lee says

    February 28, 2012 at 1:32 am

    The fabric of the headbands looks gorgeous!Thanks for sharing the tutorial & pattern.

    Reply
  73. Virginia Celoria says

    March 3, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    Great tutorial – two for the price of one! I included it in my roundup of fabulous and free headband tutorials and you can check it out here: http://darlingadventures.com/?p=470

    Reply
  74. bohemiannie! art says

    March 5, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    This is SO super nice of you to offer. I haven’t read through yet but thought I’d send out a thank you while the pattern pieces are printing. I have a bohemiannie! bag pattern that I’d like to give you if you’re interested. (I sell them but would like to give you one). You can find it on my blog on the left near the top if interested. Thank you, Thank YOU!

    Reply
  75. karla says

    March 16, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    Ooh, I love these! I’m learning how to use my old sewing machine and this would make a great project. Any suggestions for sizing them for a little girl? Thanks!

    Reply
  76. Elizabeth says

    March 27, 2012 at 12:19 am

    Can’t wait to try sewing a few of these! Thanks for the tutorial!

    Reply
  77. Heather D. says

    March 30, 2012 at 9:06 am

    I would love to make some of these, but every time I click on the pattern picture to try to get it, it keeps telling me I don’t have permission to view the picture. I did join the flickr group so not sure what I am doing wrong.

    Reply
  78. Happy Together says

    March 31, 2012 at 12:16 pm

    Hi Heather 🙂

    The link to the picture is to where it is hosted on Flickr. To get to the pattern, click on the highlighted words that says “download pattern here” and it will take you to where the actual pattern pieces are hosted. If that doesn’t work for some reason, let me know and I can just email you the pattern pieces 🙂

    Jess

    Reply
  79. emeyers says

    March 31, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    Do you sell these? I would really love to buy some!

    email me at lollypop807@aim.com

    THanks!

    Elizabeth

    Reply
  80. Jen says

    April 14, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    These are so stinking cute! Just made one for myself and one for my daughter and we are in love with them! Thank you so much for sharing this!
    I was wondering if it is allowed to sell the ones I sew? Wouldn’t want to do it without your permission!

    Reply
  81. Eliza says

    April 14, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    This is great. I’m getting together a collection of mothers day gift DIY sewing projects. This is perfect. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  82. Happy Together says

    April 15, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    Jen,

    Yes ma’am 🙂 You definitely may sell headbands you make!

    Reply
  83. Candias says

    April 26, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    Thank you so much for the pattern. I make shoeboxes at Christmas time for Samaritan’s Purse…and what little girl would not love to get some new headbands, handmade with love!

    Reply
  84. Chantelle says

    May 8, 2012 at 7:16 am

    Wonderful tutorial! Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
  85. sinandi says

    May 11, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    Totally love your blog!! And your hair-band! I linked you in my blog – hope that was okay?! Greetings from Germany, Andi

    Reply
  86. Happy Together says

    May 12, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Hi 🙂 It is perfectly fine to use a pic from my blog and link back to it. Thank you for letting me know! I appreciate the link love!

    Reply
  87. Anna says

    May 15, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    These are soo cute!! I am in the possess of making one myself..and am very excited to wear it 🙂 Thanks for the pattern!

    Anna

    Reply
  88. Anonymous says

    May 21, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    Venky thought that the end where the elastic meets the top piece was not the same width and looked bag 🙁

    Reply
  89. Anonymous says

    May 25, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    I was needing a headband pattern/sweat band to wear outside in the summer, will use your pattern and adjust, using terry cloth on the inside. Thanks!

    Reply
  90. Anonymous says

    May 27, 2012 at 8:51 am

    Fabulous pattern and tutorial, thanks so much for taking the time to do this!

    Reply
  91. Anonymous says

    May 29, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    My step daughter plays volleyball and I have seen these at some of the touranments and have been wanting to make them for her team and didn’t have a clue on where to start! Thanks for putting this on here! Can’t wait to get started!

    Reply
  92. Anonymous says

    May 29, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    Probably a stupid question but what changes do I make to the headband pattern if the line on the pattern is more than one inch? These are adorable and am planning on making a bunch of them.

    Reply
    • Happy Together says

      May 29, 2012 at 5:11 pm

      Hmmmm…. it’s a pdf, so is it opening up in Adobe? If not, maybe that’s why it’s off. Feel free to email me at jessicafediw@yahoo.com and I can just email it to you 🙂

      Reply
  93. Anonymous says

    May 29, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    Never mind, I figured it out! I apparently need more coffee 🙂 I thought the line was to be one inch from the top of the paper. Duh! I just made one and it seems just a tad bit too small so I need to play around with it a bit more to fit my apparently too big head. 🙂 Thank you for sharing the pattern. This was quick and easy to make. Karen

    Reply
    • Happy Together says

      June 1, 2012 at 10:01 am

      🙂 I have those days a lot! lol. If you just make the elastic and casing longer it would be an easy fix. I just made the casing as long as the elastic would stretch out when creating the pattern.

      Reply
  94. Anonymous says

    May 30, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    Love the fabric you used on these headbands. Looks like something I would do. Thanks for sharing your pattern. I just started wearing something like this to keep my frizzies hidden! Can’t wait to finish my current project to make some of these.

    Reply
  95. Anonymous says

    June 1, 2012 at 9:27 am

    These are darling – I’m going to make some! Loved your tip for turning the headband, I wish I’d know it last week when I was turning several tubes 🙂

    Reply
  96. Anonymous says

    June 1, 2012 at 8:12 pm

    I made several of these as soon as I saw the pattern. 5.5 inches of elastic is not nearly enough to go over the head. I increased the elastic to 7 inches and lengthened the band to between 16 and 18 inches (depending on the fabric I had available). I used bandanas as the fabric for both sides. One is a hippy Love print, the other is a blue camouflage. Next will be a red watermellon print, and then a blue star patriotic print. These are mostly for an exercise class and are especially good for long hair that doesn’t like pony tails.

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  97. sally griswold says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    Just had to tell you that I SO appreciate the time you put into this tutorial, the pictures and instructions are SO clear. I made one for my daughter months ago and am about to assembly line a few more so came back. THANKS!!!

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  98. Anonymous says

    June 7, 2012 at 8:53 am

    Lovely clear tutorial but made it and its way too small for my head, so might adjust to fit my daughter. Agree that needs more elastic and a larger elastic cover piece… but still super lovely and i am pleased with the result!

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  99. Anonymous says

    June 7, 2012 at 9:00 am

    Oops…just posted a comment then realised i didn’t cut the elastic cover fabric on the fold which is why it was small… no wonder it was small! haha silly me… try again…

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  100. Alisha says

    June 13, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    Super CUTE pattern… but it was WAY too wide for my yet… and even more so for my 6 yr old’s head….

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  101. Jennifer says

    June 14, 2012 at 11:11 am

    Thank you so much for all this work. I look forward to making this for my little girl!

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  102. Erin Kelly says

    June 20, 2012 at 2:19 am

    Thank you so much for taking the time to create a pattern and tutorial.

    I had been making these headbands for awhile for my 4 year old daughter but could never get the sizing right – until I found your tute! Also, the addition of the elastic casing is *very* professional looking and polished. I will never go back to plain elastic backs after this now that I know how to do it neatly.

    I just made a TON of these headbands tonight for both my daughter and a little girl we know of (daughter of a cousin’s friend) going thru chemo. I am sure the HB’s will make her smile for a bit and make her feel girly. I’ll be making about ten more tomorrow as I sit indoors in the AC 😉

    Thanks again!

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  103. Erin Kelly says

    June 20, 2012 at 2:21 am

    ps. I went up to 6.5 inches with the elastic and found it fits alot nicer. My daughter and I have large heads maybe? lol… I guess it depends on the elastic you use in all seriousness. I used half-inch braided elastic. It stretches nicely and doesn’t hurt. Woven elastics are too stiff IMO.

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  104. Sumayyah says

    June 23, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    oh my good! I have tried so many of these and this is the first one that i really like!!!! 🙂
    Thank you so much for posting this tutorial!!!! very well done!

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  105. katieb'screativeendeavors says

    June 24, 2012 at 8:06 am

    Thanks for the awesome tuorial! LOVE your headbands.

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  106. Angie Hay says

    June 26, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    Thank you so much for thie tutorial ! I am so hooked on headbands !!

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  107. Susan Igel says

    June 27, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    So cute. I can’t wait to make some. Thank you so much for sharing the pattern and tutorial!

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  108. Danielle says

    June 30, 2012 at 9:11 pm

    Many thanks for this tutorial! I’ve made 7 of these today and am eager to make more! They look professionally made!

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  109. Kreativhausen says

    July 1, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    Thank you very much for the pretty pattern !!!

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  110. Anonymous says

    July 7, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    I just made a skirt with a really adorable fabric, and I really wanted to make a matching head with the extra material–now I can :o) Thanks so much for the pattern and easy tutorial!

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  111. Anonymous says

    July 20, 2012 at 7:27 am

    Your headbands are so pretty! I have been looking for a new craft to start selling and that people would really like – and I think I just found it. I’m going to pull out the sewing machine this weekend. ThANKS!

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  112. Anonymous says

    July 23, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Thanks for the super cute tutorial. I ran into a small problem though…..because I am cheap and dont want to replace my ink in my printer I sent your patern to kinkos only to find out that you have a copy right on the pattern. Of course they wouldnt print the pattern but I am confused. In a previous post you said we could make and sell them….can you clarify it… is it ok to print the pattern?

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    • Happy Together says

      July 23, 2012 at 9:39 pm

      Hi 🙂 The copyright is just stating that someone can’t take my pattern and say it is one they made or sell copies of it. You are more than welcome to print it and sell items from it 🙂 If they won’t print it, maybe you could go to a library and do so? I will not be near the computer that file is saved on for a bit, so I cannot change it and then send it to you for printing purposes for a while. But, if that is what you need, just email me at jessicafediw@yahoo.com and we’ll get it straight.

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    • Anonymous says

      July 23, 2012 at 9:52 pm

      Thanks, I didn’t think about the library good call. We are doing them for a Super Saturday at church and wanted to make sure they had a pattern to make it easier. Just wanted to make sure, I need them pretty quickly so the library it is. Thanks again for the clarification.

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  113. Janai says

    July 30, 2012 at 11:12 pm

    That looks super cute, I’m going to try to figure out how to size it down for my little girl-to-be and two nieces. 🙂

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  114. Anonymous says

    September 15, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    Do you have instructions on making the four fabric bands like you show in the pictures. I work at a quilt shop, one of our customers wants us to host a birthday party for her 13 year old daughter and friends. I am trying to figure out a way to have the bias seams done so the girls can just lay your pattern down and cut out the pieces. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated. We would be glad to pay for the pattern if you have them for sale. I can be contacted at http://www.prairiequilt.com.

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  115. Anonymous says

    September 15, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    One of the customers at our quilt shop has asked us to host a birthday party for her 13 year old daughter and friends. She found your tutorial, and wants the girls to make the four fabric bands. I have been trying to figure out the angle so we can have the bias seams done for the girls. Do you have a pattern for sale, or some advice you will share? Any help will be greatly appreciated. You can contact me at randa@prairiequilt.com

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  116. VIVEK says

    September 20, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    extremely beautiful pics
    I am also selling ladies headbands at
    baby Headbands For Women

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  117. WandaIvette says

    September 23, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    Thank you these are great for my daughter and nieces.

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  118. The Tiffany Studio says

    September 30, 2012 at 8:57 am

    What size do you think this would fit down too? My three year old saw this post and says she NEEDS some. I’m afraid they will be too big? thetiffanystudio@photographer.net

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    • Happy Together says

      October 1, 2012 at 9:37 am

      Hi 🙂 A lady sized down the pattern to fit her 2 and 5 year old and shares it here: http://gruenefreunde.blogspot.com/2011/07/haarband-schnittmuster.html
      I would suggest using that pattern and putting it together the same way 🙂

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  119. Anonymous says

    October 1, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    Thank you so much for posting these great instructions and pattern, my daughter and I just made one and it was so fun, easy and rewarding!

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  120. Anonymous says

    October 12, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Do you have instructions for the four fabric headbands you have pictured? I would love to try those!

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  121. Eva {Tales of the Scotts} says

    October 19, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    Thanks so much for this tutorial. I had a pillowcase dress I made for my daughter that didn’t fit anymore. I repurposed it into a skirt and took the strap and made a headband for her. So, I modified it a bit but your instructions helped me get it completed. Thanks so much!

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  122. Anonymous says

    October 29, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    Thanks so much!!!

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  123. Anonymous says

    November 6, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    THANK YOU !!! THESE ARE SO CUTE,JUST CUT A BUNCH OUT TO SEW FOR MY DAUGHTER AND DAUGHTER IN-LAW FOR STOCKING STUFFERS. LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM!!!! THANKS AGAIN!!!

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  124. Krissy says

    November 28, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    OMG I wanna make these all day long. I have been looking for a headband pattern and this one is detailed and well written and easy to follow.

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  125. Laurie @ Simply Creating Home says

    November 30, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    So cute and a great tutorial! Found your post via Pinterest and I’ll be repinning in hopes of making some soon.

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  126. Anonymous says

    December 3, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    Awesome. I am making some for my daughter’s birthday for gifts for the girls that attend! Thanks so much!

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  127. Kalyn says

    December 6, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    Wow! These are so pretty!

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  128. Chasingmermaids says

    December 15, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    FIRST thanks for the clear and perfect tutorial. For little girls would u cut the elastic smaller or the headband part or both? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks

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    • Happy Together says

      December 17, 2012 at 8:36 pm

      You are welcome 🙂 I just recently added a link up there of where another reader made a pattern for smaller children. Did you see that by chance? Or are you going for a different size than hers as well? I would make both smaller for sure. I figured the headband length by measuring from bottom of one ear to the other. Then the rest of the length around the back was the length of the elastic plus enough for seam allowance. I played around with the headbands width until I liked it, but I know others have made it smaller and I think that would be a good idea for a child’s as well. I hope this helps somewhat. I just haven’t sat down yet and down a child’s one. I should add that to my list though as many ask about it 🙂

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  129. MANUALIDADES says

    December 30, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    hola!!!!!!!
    me gustaria saber las medidas de la vincha
    gracias

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    • Happy Together says

      January 4, 2013 at 8:29 pm

      Hi 🙂 Are you able to print out the pattern pieces? I don’t have one near me at the moment, but I can look it up and measure one if needed. I know some people have said it was a little small for their head, so they just made the elastic part longer.

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  130. MANUALIDADES says

    December 30, 2012 at 5:55 pm

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  131. Isabella Arbelaez says

    January 2, 2013 at 10:19 pm

    I just made one and am ABSOLUTELY in love with it! Thank you for such a great tutorial!

    http://bellaboobeauties.blogspot.com/

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  132. Tania. says

    January 3, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    Thanks so much for the awesome pattern. I just finished making my first and cant wait to make more. I love it!!!

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  133. Anonymous says

    January 4, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    Love the tutorial and finished project, but I am having a hard time with turning the pieces right side out once sewn, any suggestions?

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    • Happy Together says

      January 4, 2013 at 8:27 pm

      Hi 🙂 If you look at step 7, you can see where I use a safety pin and string to easily pull it right side out. That’s the best way I have found so far.

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  134. Sara says

    January 4, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    I love these so much. I just made one for my daughter with the kid pattern that is linked. The whole thing was super duper easy, i did have one issue though…when you connect the fabric/elastic piece to the headband i couldent get the rough edges of the material to fold in and there was no way that the elastic pieces were gunna fit into the little opening if i could. so i ended up just swing the rough edges over each other. they dont look as “complete” as your do, but i dont know what else to do to make it connect ant look finished. any suggestions?? Maybe should I use a thinner elastic and cut the piece that goes over it so its thinner??

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    • Happy Together says

      January 4, 2013 at 8:25 pm

      Thank you for sharing! I haven’t made a little one yet, but yes, I would suggest just doing a thinner elastic or redo the pattern yourself so that the bottom ends will be wide enough to hold the 1″ elastic.

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  135. Sara says

    January 4, 2013 at 8:47 pm

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  136. Anonymous says

    January 5, 2013 at 7:02 pm

    Do you have any suggestions for adjusting the elastic size? I made one with the 5.5 inch and it was rather small, then I did 8 inch and it was a little big for me but my daughter couldn’t get it over her head! Just looking for a happy medium! Otherwise its perfect!

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    • Happy Together says

      January 7, 2013 at 12:40 am

      Hi 🙂 I would suggest sewing in a longer piece of elastic (like the 8″ piece) just on one side then kind of try it on to see what would be a good length for your head size. Hold the other side in place and make sure that you can get it on and off the way you like it. Then trim it and sew in that side. And if you make the elastic longer, make sure to make the casing for it longer as well so it will stretch with the elastic. Hope that helps 🙂

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  137. Anonymous says

    January 9, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    Just made one and I love it!!! Thanks for the tutorial!!!

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  138. Anonymous says

    January 14, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    Awesome headbands my mother is making one for me right now.How did u get the idea ?

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    • Happy Together says

      January 15, 2013 at 12:29 am

      How sweet of her! The idea was from a combination of things. I had some fabric headbands, similar to this but more full in the top part, but I wanted to be able to make some from the pretty fabrics I had. I also looked at other in stores like Claire’s, etc. for inspiration. So I decided to make up my own pattern and then share it with everyone 🙂

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  139. Small4Style says

    January 15, 2013 at 6:45 pm

    I love headbands! I am going to try this right now! By the way, I just found your blog and love it!

    xo,
    Alex Small
    http://www.small4style.com

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  140. Anonymous says

    January 30, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    Thank You so much!

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  141. jennifer says

    February 3, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    This pattern is a joy to make! The instructions are so clear, and the head bands turn out so cute.

    Thanks so much for sharing your time and talent with us!

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  142. Kelly Todd says

    February 20, 2013 at 5:11 am

    Made two great design thanks for the great instructions

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  143. Lori Bestrom says

    February 24, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    Thank you! Adorable!

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  144. Anonymous says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    Such a perfect project for my 4Hers! Thanks!

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  145. Anonymous says

    February 28, 2013 at 8:58 am

    these are fabulous…. much thanks for the great pattern…

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  146. Kimberly says

    March 2, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    I love this tutorial! It’s so easy to take scraps from a project and make a cute, matching headband. I started teaching sewing lessons at my house for our homeschool program, and this will be our first thing to make on the machine. By the way folks, it’s easy to adjust this pattern for younger and smaller heads. Just stick it on your printer/scanner, shrink it down by 15%-25%, and voila…that’s it. 😉 I found 15% to be just right for my students, who are 8-11 years old.

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    • Anonymous says

      September 21, 2013 at 11:26 pm

      Thanks for the how to make it for little ones!

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  147. girlzmom85 says

    March 11, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    sooo very adorable…& EASY! I really appreciate you sharing your idea!

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  148. Bowen Gibson says

    March 23, 2013 at 11:33 pm

    Thank you for the great instructions and pattern. I made some tonight and they are adorable!

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  149. Ged Carpizo says

    April 9, 2013 at 1:35 am

    Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial! ♥

    I shared this article in one of my blog posts:
    “Recycle Fabric Scraps: Easy Crafts”
    –> http://gedcarpizo.com/recycle-fabric-scraps-easy-crafts/
    Of course, I put a link back to your site. ^^

    Thanks again! And have a beautifully creative day ahead!

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  150. Anonymous says

    April 20, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    THANK YOU for sharing this! My daughters will love these, C

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  151. Stephanie says

    April 29, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    Thank you for this great tutorial and pattern. I am featuring this post on my blog!
    Stephanie
    Simply Dream & Create

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  152. Anonymous says

    May 27, 2013 at 11:11 am

    Great tutorial! Thanks!

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  153. Annie says

    June 3, 2013 at 8:19 am

    Brilliant, thank you. It’s the first time I’ve made a headband.. pretty new to sewing, and your step by step made it really easy to follow and I’m very pleased with the result. yay!

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  154. Lauren says

    June 17, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    These are so cute and thank you for sharing!
    I don’t understand where the patterns shows “cut 2 on fold”… Should I actually cut through the fold or am I supposed to have a double piece of fabric?
    Sorry for the silly question, I’m trying (unsuccessfully) to learn how to sew 🙂

    I’m picturing if I was cutting a heart out of paper. Do I want the whole heart or just half?
    Thank you so much!

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    • Happy Together says

      June 17, 2013 at 10:13 pm

      Hi Lauren 🙂 Good for you for teaching yourself to sew! That’s what I did. So, you do not want to cut the fold. You will see that term a lot on sewing patterns. You cut “the whole heart”, not just half. The “fold” is literally just where the fabric is folded.

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  155. Priscilla says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    You are the sweetest person ever, to share your wonderful pattern. Thank you so much! Now I’m off to find some pretty fabric scraps. 🙂

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  156. Anonymous says

    August 28, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    Thank you for the pattern. My daughter loves it. I have also recommended your website to my friend who loves the headband.

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  157. artede says

    September 18, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    Preciosas, me encantan. Muchas gracias

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  158. Anonymous says

    September 21, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    I am taking a mission trip to Uganda in December and to support my trip I am sewing a bunch of different items and friends/family are buying them. I made my first one tonight, came out great especially since I really am a beginner when it comes to seeing. Thank you so much!

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  159. Anonymous says

    September 29, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    Love these headbands! I think I am doing something wrong because the elastic casing doesn’t gather like yours does. Rather than stretching and shrinking it’s pretty flat. Should I be cutting the elastic smaller than the elastic cover piece? Should it be snug when the elastic goes through the cover piece?

    Thanks!

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    • Happy Together says

      October 1, 2013 at 10:07 pm

      🙂 Glad you like them. Either the casing isn’t long enough (the pattern piece should be placed on the fabric fold to make it longer) or the elastic is too long. Basically, the elastic should be shorter than the fabric piece. Then when stretched, the fabric has room for it to stretch. I hope that helps. The length of the fabric and elastic can be altered to fit any head, so as long as you can make it work, I say it’s good 😉

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  160. Maxi Valdez says

    October 5, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    I tried to download the pattern, but when I tried opening it on Adobe there was nothing there. What do I do??

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    • Happy Together says

      October 7, 2013 at 4:44 pm

      I’m not sure 🙁 It should be there. Feel free to email me at jessicafediw@yahoo.com and I can email it to you and see if it will open correctly for you then.

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  161. Jenny Lee says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:05 am

    Thank you for the headband pattern….I’m going to make some for my granddaughters, daughter, and daughter-in-law. Love it…..

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  162. carolaila says

    November 17, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    Thank you so much! This is my very first week sewing and it worked perfectly fine 😀
    Greets from Chile 😀
    http://instagram.com/p/g1BwfwuiIZ/

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  163. Edith Prouchandy says

    November 19, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    thank you for sharing! great tutorial. Great gifts idea for my daughter and her friends

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  164. Anne del Rosario says

    November 19, 2013 at 9:49 pm

    Hello! Thank you for sharing this tutorial. I am from the Philippines teaching young kids how to sew. I would like to inform you that I used this pattern to teach my students and we made a whole bunch out of our scraps. We are joining a village bazaar in our neighborhood this weekend and we will be selling the headbands that the kids made. Proceeds from our sales will be donated to help our brothers and sisters in the southern part of our country who are now suffering the devastation that Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan had left them. You may check out how the headbands turned out in my facebook page “seweasyforkids”. Please know that I consider you to have been part of this humanitarian effort.

    Thank you so much for blessing us with your wonderful creative talent and for being generous in sharing it. God bless you!

    Teacher Anne del Rosario
    Manila, Philippines
    http://www.seweasyforkidsmanila.com

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  165. Anonymous says

    December 7, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    I made two of these today and added quilting batting to them and the kids used them to cover there ears to keep them warm since it was like 29 degrees and windy tonight.. they loved them..

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  166. Anonymous says

    December 12, 2013 at 8:33 am

    I am having trouble with the small headband pattern. Can you send me the link? I don’t have a child to try it on so I’m not sure about the size but I want to make some to sell at craft shows. Anything you could send would be great! Wonderful blog too! Thanks for sharing these wonderful ideas. rnix3041@charter.net

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  167. Patricia B says

    January 3, 2014 at 8:04 am

    I loved your headbands! So colourful! Your tutorial inspired me to do some similar ones for my little girl! Thank you so much!
    http://pequenomundoa3.blogspot.pt/

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  168. Anonymous says

    January 26, 2014 at 11:54 pm

    I just wanted to say thank you for sharing the pattern and providing easy step by step instructions. I made two headbands today and am feeling rather proud of myself, so again I thank you for sharing.

    Joann
    Menlo Park, CA

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  169. Anonymous says

    January 27, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    Awesome. Your instructions were easy to follow and the pattern is wonderful.
    Thank you so much from me and my daughter who loves the headbands!
    Chell
    Cloverdale, CA

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  170. Anonymous says

    February 2, 2014 at 1:17 am

    This was my first sewing project! Instructions were great. Thanks!
    Monica

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  171. Ronna says

    February 13, 2014 at 1:07 am

    Thank you so much for this pattern and tutorial! Cant wait to make a few for myself and my daughters. Also, THANK YOU for letting us sell what we make from your pattern!
    rockinronna.etsy.com
    Ronna
    Parker, CO

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  172. happeningswithLana says

    February 15, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    Thank you for the tutorial. I am hoping to make 1 or 2 tonight to go along with a few other things I would like to make for a birthday gift tom.. Also thanks for sharing the smaller size one too.

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  173. Anonymous says

    February 15, 2014 at 11:35 pm

    FAB tutorial with directions & sharp photos for colorful & practical headbands! I plan sew several for my 8 grandnieces, ages 11 1/2 to 2 1/2. THANKS. Sarah Helene in Minneapolis

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  174. Andrea says

    March 13, 2014 at 6:53 am

    Awesome Toot!! Love the clear pics. Thank you!!!! http://www.embellishbyandrea.com

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  175. LindaB says

    March 26, 2014 at 10:58 am

    Could I get your permission to make headbands with your pattern to sell at a fundraiser Ujamaa Grandmas has in the fall each year. We raise funds for grandmas and aunties in Africa who are raising children orphaned by aids. http://www.ujamaagrandmas.com/
    Thanks in advance for your consideration!

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    • Jessica Fediw says

      March 26, 2014 at 11:21 am

      Hi Linda 🙂 Yes you may. Thank you for asking. I allow for any of my tutorials/patterns to be used to create things to sell for profit or fundraising.

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  176. Cindy says

    April 23, 2014 at 10:17 am

    This is just what I was looking for. Thank you!

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    • Jessica says

      April 26, 2014 at 9:53 am

      So glad you can use it! You are welcome 🙂 Happy sewing!

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  177. Nicky H says

    May 13, 2014 at 10:09 am

    Thank you so much for the printable and tutorial! I love this headband and finally made one yesterday, after pinning this tut ages ago and printing the pattern months ago! Here is mine: http://instagram.com/p/n7EFQMQD5N/ Thanks again!

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  178. Yvonne Reynolds says

    June 16, 2014 at 9:32 pm

    Found your tutorial on Pinterest, what a great find! Have already finished three and looking forward to making more:

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=308142959345455&set=a.210560625770356.1073741830.116926358467117&type=1&theater

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    • Jessica says

      June 29, 2014 at 2:04 pm

      That’s awesome! You sewed up a beautiful headband 🙂

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  179. Evelyn J. Gonzalez says

    June 18, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    We are using your headband pattern and instructions as a “prize” for the 25 students in our 4-H Club week-long sewing camp.

    I have cut out the pieces and each student will receive the fabric pieces, the elastic and directions, all wrapped up in a cellophane bag with a ribbon. These will be given out to everyone at the end of our “Craziest Hat Contest” tomorrow.

    Thanks so much for sharing, and for the very well written instructions. I am only a beginner sewist, and I can follow along easily, so I know my girls will “get it,” too.

    Evelyn (“Miss Eve,” camp name)

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    • Jessica says

      June 29, 2014 at 2:03 pm

      Oh how fun!!!! Now that’s a camp I wish I could have gone to when I was younger 🙂 Thank you for sharing!

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  180. Rhonda says

    July 13, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    Thanks for the pattern, I was making some pocket tees (pockets to sew on t-shirts, some with monograms, some with out, and my daughter asked if I could make her a matching headband, how creative of her to think of that. Thanks so much for the pattern, can’t wait to make these, this will double their gifts, – pocket tee and matching headband!!!

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  181. Nicki says

    July 19, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    My very first headband is made thanks to your fab tutorial. Thank you

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  182. amy says

    August 29, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    Thank you SO much for this tutorial!! I have looked at about 30 headbands and this is by FAR the prettiest and most well done! My search is over. You’re great!!!

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    • Jessica says

      September 3, 2014 at 8:37 pm

      Yay! So glad you like it 🙂 Happy Sewing!

      Reply
  183. Regina Winright says

    September 8, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    When I go to the kid size double sided girls headband pattern I get the pattern, but it is in German. Do you have it in English? TY

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    • Jessica says

      September 10, 2014 at 8:25 pm

      Hi 🙂 I do not unfortunately, but I know that the lady that created it does speak English if you would like to email her. Or I would suggest using google translate maybe? It would be made the same way as the adult size, just a different length of elastic.

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  184. Julie says

    September 15, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    Thanks for the great Tutorial and pattern! I just finished 3 of these for my cousins Birthday party TONIGHT! Lol
    I’m going to post on my blog later this week, if you wanna take a peek. I will totally give you credit!
    http://thecreativechica.blogspot.com/

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    • Jessica says

      September 15, 2014 at 6:56 pm

      Awesome! Go you! Thank you for sharing 🙂

      Reply
  185. Trish says

    October 3, 2014 at 6:37 am

    I made my first headband as per your instructions. The practice one I did was easy. I will have to extend the length of the headband part a little, as I wear the headband just above my forehead, covering my hair.

    I’ll be making a few for work, as my hair still hasn’t grown long enough to go into a ponytail.

    I may even make a few and see how well they work for sport.

    Thanks for sharing the pattern and how-to!

    Reply
  186. caroline says

    October 11, 2014 at 7:03 am

    Thank you, my daughter will be happy.

    Reply
  187. Antje says

    November 19, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    Thx. wonderful pressie for an aussie summer xmas. Good explanation. I liked the part with the safety pin. 3 Cheers.

    Reply
  188. Lillian says

    December 10, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    I loved this! Thanks! But one question. How long is the kids’ size????

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      December 13, 2014 at 3:13 pm

      Mine came out roughly around 18.5″ unstretched and stretch to 24″. You can shorten any part to fit however you need 🙂 I did the measurements for these headbands like this: The top length equaled the length from bottom of one ear, over the head, to the bottom of the other ear and then I added seam allowance. I played around with the width until it was on I liked and then the elastic casing length was just double the length of the bottom of ear, around bottom of head, to bottom of other ear. I kind of played around with elastic length as well. I hope that helps with understanding if you need to resize and create a pattern yourself.

      Reply
  189. Kathy says

    December 16, 2014 at 8:45 am

    I’m loving these headbands, as a sewer/quilter I always have fabric scraps that need using up. Thanks for posting a great tutorial. 🙂

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      December 26, 2014 at 11:00 am

      You are very welcome and I am very glad that you are able to use it 🙂 -Jess

      Reply
  190. Dawn says

    December 17, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    Wooot! New sewer here and this was my very first project! It was pretty exhilarating, especially once it came time to insert the elastic. Pretty mind-blowing how that worked itself out. Thank you for the great pattern and tutorial!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      December 26, 2014 at 11:00 am

      haha Congrats on your first project! It feels good to have a successful sewing run 🙂 Even when you have been sewing for a while 😉 -Jess

      Reply
  191. Jennifer says

    December 22, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    Thanks so much for this pattern! I made one for my 3 y.o. this afternoon. It came together so quickly & easily, I’m now working on a pile for my little nieces for Christmas. It’s going along great using your tip of making them assembly line style. Thanks again! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      December 26, 2014 at 10:58 am

      You are welcome 🙂 So glad you were able to use it and make gifts this year. -Jess

      Reply
  192. Wendy in KY says

    January 26, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    I recently found this tutorial and have been sewing up a storm! I’m making these headbands as gifts for all my favorite girl’s (both big and small) for Valentines Day. Thanks for making this easy! Love your blog too!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      January 27, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      Yay! You are welcome 🙂 I’m glad that you are able to use it. Have fun! -Jess

      Reply
  193. guest says

    April 2, 2015 at 11:54 am

    OMG i just made one and i got so many complements i litteraly loved making them

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      April 3, 2015 at 9:28 pm

      Yay! Happy to hear that 🙂

      Reply
      • Claudia says

        May 26, 2015 at 1:19 am

        They are so pretty! I tried making one but my elastic wouldn’t bunch! I was so disappointed;( Oh well maybe next time:) They look very nice on Dorothy!

        Reply
        • Jessica says

          June 13, 2015 at 1:58 pm

          Oh no! The elastic is suppose to be smaller than the fabric so it bunches. Let me know if have any questions to help get it to work for you 🙂

          Reply
  194. JT says

    May 24, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    This is a great pattern! I have all these scraps of material from the dresses I’ve made and true to nature have said…”oh, I’ll keep these JUST in case I can use them for something else”. WELL….my “something else” just came in!!!!! So easy, so fast – not to mention how great they look with a matching dress! Awesome! Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      June 13, 2015 at 1:59 pm

      You are welcome 🙂 I’m glad you are able to use it. Happy sewing! -jess

      Reply
  195. Claudia says

    May 25, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    I couldn’t turn it inside out!!! But it’s super cute I’m (trying) to make one for myself at the moment!;)

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      June 13, 2015 at 1:57 pm

      It can be a bit tricky since it’s such a small thing 🙂 I hope you were able to get it to work.

      Reply
  196. chris says

    August 2, 2015 at 7:18 am

    Just what I was looking for! Off to sew and thanks to all who comment with tips and ideas. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  197. Sara says

    August 26, 2015 at 4:32 am

    Thanks for this great tutorial! The pattern is super cute and easy to make. I sewed it up for my niece (http://harmonythroughimperfection.blogspot.fr/2015/07/where-i-surrender-to-cuteness.html) and she loved it!
    Ciao

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      September 14, 2015 at 1:25 pm

      Super adorable! Thank you for sharing 🙂

      Reply
  198. Ashley says

    November 7, 2015 at 3:44 am

    I loved this! so easy to do. WAY too small for my head. but thats my fault i should have known better. I have a huge head. Mine is fall/thanksgiving themed. one one side there are fall colored owls and on the other there are turkeys and it says gobble til you wobble. i love it! Thanks for posting!

    Reply
  199. Chris says

    December 12, 2015 at 8:09 pm

    Great tutorial, regular headbands are just too tight. This is going to be fun.

    Reply
  200. Amy says

    February 8, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    Thank you for your patterns and for the tutorial! You are appreciated.

    Reply
  201. Kathirynne says

    February 23, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    I have made so many of these! They are perfect last-minute gifts. Thanks so much for this tutorial!

    Reply
  202. Heather Fulmer says

    March 8, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    We used this in Family and Consumer Science class for a sewing lesson and the girls LOVED them!!! Thanks so much!!

    Reply
  203. Ann Thorne says

    May 4, 2016 at 6:32 am

    Brilliant – just what I was looking for 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

    Reply
  204. annieyya says

    May 6, 2016 at 11:53 am

    thank you for pattern is beatifful!

    Reply
  205. Embroidery Blog says

    May 9, 2016 at 12:44 am

    I have made so many of these! So great. Many thanks for sharing with us.

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      May 10, 2016 at 6:27 pm

      You are welcome! I’m so happy you have been able to use this pattern 🙂

      Reply
  206. Clare says

    May 23, 2016 at 3:09 am

    Hi
    thanks for this, found it last week ,so easy I have made some for myself, my daughter in law & granddaughter.
    Really easy to follow instructions, Fantastic

    Reply
  207. Delphine says

    August 27, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    Hi Jess, thank you for a great tutorial, I’ve made several of these headbands to have around the house. I’ve even referred to your tutorial in one of my posts. Thank you again and well done!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      August 28, 2016 at 9:32 pm

      You are welcome 🙂 I’m so glad you were able to use it and create your own. -jess

      Reply
  208. RaNae Merrill says

    September 1, 2016 at 9:01 am

    If you cut the headband pieces on the bias instead of on the grain, the headband will shape itself to the curve of the head and fit better.

    Reply
  209. suelene barros da silva says

    September 27, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    Lindas! gostei bastante, obrigada por compartilhar. Beijos..

    Reply
  210. Jennifer says

    February 2, 2017 at 2:30 pm

    I didn’t see the step for topstitching the headband; if it’s missing, perhaps you can add the “press and topstitch” step. They look great!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      February 17, 2017 at 11:32 am

      It’s already there 😉

      Reply
  211. MommaPhyl says

    June 30, 2017 at 7:47 pm

    Thank you for your wonderful tutorial. I made a couple for myself, my daughter, and my granddaughter. I found that I wanted it to be a little bit stiffer so I added a layer of lightweight fusible interfacing. With or without the interfacing, it is a great headband.

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      August 28, 2017 at 10:56 am

      You are welcome 🙂 Thank you for sharing that idea! That is a good option. Happy sewing! -jess

      Reply
  212. Katie says

    January 7, 2018 at 3:21 pm

    I just made the adult headband and it was so easy and I love it! The only sad part is I must have a big head because It won’t fit me! :'( I think it will be easy to fix though.

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      March 19, 2018 at 6:26 pm

      Well I’m glad you tried it out and can now customize it to fit your head 🙂 I’m not sure if you saw my write this in other comments, but I created it by measuring from the bottom of the one ear, over my head, to the other side, to get the top measurement. Then I measured the bottom from ear to ear and then doubled that amount to allow for stretching. So you can totally make it your own 🙂

      Reply
  213. Mags Ashworth says

    April 10, 2018 at 10:54 am

    Hi, my headbands are thinner than the ones you show, can you advise what ‘the above line should equal 1″ when printed” – as stated on the pattern. Thanks.

    Maybe that is why my attempts are thinner ?

    Love the pattern, thanks for providing it 🙂

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      April 11, 2018 at 6:08 pm

      Hi 🙂 Well that line should measure 1″ and if it does the top of the headband piece pattern should be just over 3″ and the elastic cover piece 1.75″. If those are all correct, you might just sew a larger seam allowance with than me 🙂 You can always add width to your headband pattern pieces to make it work for you. Let me know if you have any other questions and we will figure it out.

      Reply
  214. Julie Lin-friss says

    June 16, 2018 at 8:55 am

    How long do you cut the elastic?

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      June 19, 2018 at 2:30 pm

      Here you go 🙂
      -Adult size: 5.5 to 6 inches of 1/2″ or 3/4″ elastic (this can be adjusted if needed)
      -Kid size: 5.5 to 6 inches of 1/2″ or 3/4″ elastic (I used 6 inches on the ones I made for my girls, ages 3 and 7)

      Reply
  215. Naima says

    September 16, 2018 at 8:28 pm

    I’m excited to make these. No matter how I change my settings the line prints to 7/8ths. Is that close enough for these to still come out OK or should I make an adjustment somewhere?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      September 26, 2018 at 6:48 pm

      That should be close enough 🙂 Some people end up adjusting the size anyways for their own head size. Have fun sewing! -jess

      Reply
  216. Deb Stuart says

    October 27, 2018 at 4:33 pm

    Looking for double sided fabric headband….pattern. Please

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      November 9, 2018 at 1:50 pm

      The pattern can be found under the list of what you need. It is linked, so when you click on it it opens the pattern to be printed. If this isn’t working for you, you can email me and I can send the pdf pattern file via email for you 🙂

      Reply

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