A Five Minute Headband {Or an easy belt...}

 {This is an oldie but goodie tutorial that I still make for presents for all the birthday parties that we go to....I use them to wrap the outside of the present and they look darling.  So, I thought I'd share in case you need a quick Christmas gift for some little girls.}

I literally grabbed what I had and made a 5 minute headband before running out to take these pictures.  This headband is in no way new or exciting, but I liked it.  Mostly, because I love simple, classic styles. 

Here's how you do it....

I used some super wide bias tape because it's what I had. But I later used some grosgrain ribbon that works well too.

*17 inch piece of wide bias tape for headband
*8 inch piece of bias tape for bow
*3 inch piece of bias tape for middle of bow
*3 inch piece of 1/4 inch elastic for back of headband

(I am kind of embarassed about how terrible my cutting mat looks.  Please ignore. )

Step 1

Fold in ends of bias tape and then pin your piece of elastic into one end.

Step 2

Repeat for the other end.  Then sew up the ends and sides of the headband.  It will look like this when done.

Step 3.

Make your bow.  I just folded the ends in toward the middle and sewed.

Step 4 (no picture but it's easy enough)

I wrapped the middle piece and handstitched to the headband.  (Or you can always use hot glue....it works well too.)

The other thing is.....they make a darling belt for a little girl too.  A perfect thing to add to a simple tee.

And you know me, I just had to make a few more the next day.  We LOVE headbands at our house. 

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