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Fast and Easy Scrappy Fabric Headband Tutorial

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Turn simple fabric scraps into a cute diy fabric headband. These are perfect for hot summer days where you don’t want to deal with your hair.

Today I’m sharing my tutorial for these fun and easy fabric headbands. It’s easy for those of you who are new to sewing and since you don’t need much fabric it’s great for the veteran seamstresses who probably have a mound or two of scraps in need of a good project.

This is such a speedy project even brand new beginners should be able to do this in under 30 minutes! This is easy and fast enough you can make one before you head out to watch the fireworks and gobble up those BBQ ribs!

 
This is a sewing project that would be great for both beginners and for those of you who have been sewing forever.
 
For those of you who are just starting out this project is quick and easy so it’s a good place to start. And for those of you who have been sewing for years you probably have an out of control stash of scraps and this is great for using that up.

What You Need to make Fabric Headbands

How to Make a Headband from Scrap Fabric

You only need a tiny bit of fabric for these and they are addicting. Be warned you might find yourself justifying your fabric hoarding.

  1. Tear or cut headband base. I like mine to be 2 inches wide or a little less by 44 inches long.
  2. Cut out leaf pieces according to pattern.
  3. Round ends of headband base. The pattern has a cutting guide for this.
  4. Sew around edges of headband base.
  5. Position leave pieces. I like mine to be slightly off center since I don’t want the flower to be smack on top of my head. Check in the mirror and adjust as needed.
  6. Sew on leave pieces.
  7. Form flower piece by twisting and folding fabric until you achieve your desired look. On the polka dot one I twisted more and on the solid one I folded more.
  8. Pin flower.
  9. Sew flower on. You can randomly sew if you want but I liked the results best when I sewed in a sort of spiral motion.
  10. And your done. Super easy right?

I love these for these scrappy fabric headbands for those Summer days when you just want your hair up and off your face.

I’m wearing mine today as I BBQ hop and hang out in the heat waiting for the fireworks to start. I love how it looks with ponytails as well as with messy claw clip quick do’s.

fabric on sewing machine

Fast and Easy Scrappy Fabric Headband

Make an awesome scrappy fabric headband perfect for summer and using up scraps from old projects.

Supplies 

  • Headband and Leaves Pattern download for FREE
  • Scrap Fabric (headband piece needs long length about 2″ x 44″
  • Scrap Fabric for Flower and Leaves

Instructions

  • Tear or cut headband base. I like mine to be 2 inches wide or a little less by 44 inches long.
  • Cut out leaf pieces according to pattern.
  • Round ends of headband base. The pattern has a cutting guide for this.
  • Sew around edges of headband base.
  • Position leave pieces. I like mine to be slightly off center since I don’t want the flower to be smack on top of my head. Check in the mirror and adjust as needed.
  • Sew on leave pieces.
  • Form flower piece by twisting and folding fabric until you achieve your desired look. On the polka dot one I twisted more and on the solid one I folded more.
  • Pin flower.
  • Sew flower on. You can randomly sew if you want but I liked the results best when I sewed in a sort of spiral motion.
  • And your done. Super easy right?
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Just made one of these DIY headbands in 10 minutes and it turned out great! Perfect use of fabric scraps, easy sewing tutorial and pattern and love having my hair up in it!

I was so honored when Rachel from Family Ever After told me I was a sewing crush of hers and asked me to be a part of her fun sewlebrity crush series.This post was originally shared as a part of that series on 7/4/2012.

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  7. Sew Set says

    I love this headband! I may need to make one for myself – it is perfect for this Summer weather and tank tops!!!

    I hope you will hop on over to SewSet and add upload this photo into the tutorial directory! It is awesome!

    Thanks so much, and have a great week!

    – Jess
    Sewset.com

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  13. AmieAnn says

    This is sooo awesome! So glad that I save all my fabric scraps cause Now I have something awesome to make from them!
    xoxo
    Amie @ Pinkapotamus

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  16. Christine says

    I’m LOVING your headband Marissa! I made one similar to that a few months ago.. my very first sewing project. You are right… VERY easy :)

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

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  24. Paula J says

    LOVE this headband!! Just discovered your blog through nifty thrifty sunday blog party and am your newest GFC follower :)

    Hope you’ll stop by and say hello :)

    Paula
    lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com

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