50+ Cute & Crafty Headbands To Make

Posted By Tipnut On June 1, 2011 @ 12:25 pm In Crafty Ideas | No Comments

Here’s a fun list of crafty ideas for making headbands with plenty of different fabrics, materials and techniques found in this collection…some sewn, some knit, some crochet while others just require a glue gun, crafty bits and a metal or plastic headband to embellish. I’ve organized the list into two groups, the first batch features fabric & decorative trims, the second batch is a collection of free knit and crochet patterns. Have fun!

colettepatterns.com

Easy Ribbon ^[1]: Use either a single decorative ribbon or two contrasting ribbons sewn together to make this sweet headband.

Pleated Tutorial ^[2]: A scrap of fabric and interfacing are gathered together then attached to an elastic headband with a felt piece for backing, embellished with pearls or buttons.

theadventuresofroryandjess.blogspot.com

presserfoot.blogspot.com

Nautical ^[3]: Made with a few yards of rope or ribbon that are tied into a sailor’s knot and then attached to pieces of twill and a hair band.

Braided ^[4]: A plain headband is covered with fabric then strips of fabric or trims are braided together and glued on top.

alisaburke.blogspot.com

rufflesandstuff.com

Repurposed Leather Or Vinyl ^[5]: Cut strips of leather or vinyl from an old purse, cosmetic case, etc., to make this simple bow headband.

Ruched ^[6]: Free pattern piece download (jpg file), made with felt, lightweight fabric and bias (can be store bought or handmade).

thedillspiel.blogspot.com

cally-cruze.blogspot.com

Fabric Covered ^[7]: Plain headbands are covered in fabric then embellished with bows, ruffles or whatever you like.

Ribbon & Buttons ^[8]: Hot glue decorative ribbon and assorted buttons to a plain headband.

craftpassion.com

heatherbaileydesign.com

Fabric Tied Headband ^[9]: Elastic loop at back then ties in place, free pdf pattern download available.

Elastic Fabric Covered ^[10]: Fabric is stiffened with interfacing and ends are sewn to a strip of elastic. Free pattern template download (jpg file).

paigeandbrooke.blogspot.com

heart-of-light.blogspot.com

Ruffly ^[11]: Made with a lightweight fabric (such as silk or a light cotton/linen) that are cut into squares then attached to a band of ribbon (hand sewing).

Feathered ^[12]: Made with a scrap of leather, thick elastic, assorted feathers and a scrap of felt. Assembled with glue and a bit of sewing.

littleoldhat.blogspot.com

veryhomemade.blogspot.com

J Crew Inspired ^[13]: A plain headband is wrapped in fabric then fabric petals are assembled and glued onto band.

Scrappy Leather ^[14]: Made with assorted leather scraps cut into petals and then glued onto a plain headband, finished off with a vintage button at the top.

missiekrissie.blogspot.com

whateverdeedeewants.com

Fabric & Felt ^[15]: Made with two coordinating pieces of fabric and small felt circles (for the flower embellishment), ties at the back.

Ribbon ^[16]: Made with 2 elastic ponytail holders and about 3 feet of decorative ribbon (or longer if needed). Also see this tutorial ^[17].

chocolateonmycranium.blogspot.com

kcquilts.com

Reversible Fabric ^[18]: Reversible fabric bands are held together with elastic in a fabric casing (at the back). See this tutorial ^[19] for a similar idea.

Flat Pattern Hair Band ^[20]: Shows how to measure first for a custom fit, each end has a button for a hair elastic to loop over (for closure).

jezzeblog.blogspot.com

anniescupboard.blogspot.com

Rick Rack & Fabric ^[21]: Wider band across the top is trimmed with rick rack, ends tie at back of neck.

Braided ^[22]: Six strips of fabric are made into two separate braids and then sewn together at the ends, elastic is then attached at each end. Another similar pattern found here ^[23].

racheldenbow.blogspot.com

littlemissmomma.blogspot.com

Flower Pom Pom ^[24]: Circles of fabric are glued one by one to a piece of felt, then the pom pom is attached to an elastic headband.

Simple Fabric Braid ^[25]: Made by tying two strips of fabric in knots, ties at the back.

heart-of-light.blogspot.com

homestitched.blogspot.com

Ruffled ^[26]: A fabric casing is made for 1″ wide elastic then sewn together at the back. Embellish with as you like with fabric flowers, etc.

T-Shirt Headband ^[27]: Strips of an old t-shirt are stretched until they naturally curl then tied together to make a headband.

zakkalife.blogspot.com

littlemissmomma.blogspot.com

Sewn Buttons ^[28]: Buttons are hand sewn onto a stretchy elastic headband.

Rolled Felt ^[29]: Strips of felt are rolled into tight circles of assorted sizes then glued onto a headband.

bluecricketdesign.net

onmysideoftheroom.blogspot.com

Flower Rosettes ^[30]: A headband is wrapped with a strip of fabric and then fabric rosettes are made with the same material and attached.

Ribbon Rosettes Band ^[31]: Rosettes are made from ribbon, embellished with beads and then attached to an elastic headband.

alisaburke.blogspot.com

littlemissmomma.blogspot.com

Lace & Pearl ^[32]: Lace or other decorative trim is rolled into a flower (glued onto a circle of felt), pearl for the center then glued onto an elastic headband.

Spiral Wrapped ^[33]: A few different ideas on this page including a spiral ribbon wrapped band.

mayarts.com

borrowedandbleu.com

Romantic Rose ^[34]: A satin headband is embellished with lace, satin ribbon, faux pearl beads and vintage-style buttons.

Felt Flower Hairband ^[35]: Make a sweet felt flower embellished with seed beads and attach to an elastic “bando” style hair band, free pattern download included (jpg file).

bugsandfishes.blogspot.com

bluebirdlucys.blogspot.com

Yarn Wrapped ^[36]: A sweet and simple project made by wrapping a metal or plastic headband with assorted colors of yarn (held in place with glue).

Glitter Bow Tutorial ^[37]: Made with satin ribbon, spray adhesive, clear fishing line string, headband, scrap of felt and glitter.

maryjanesandgaloshes.com

marthastewart.com

Fashion Headband ^[38]: Adorn basic headbands with beautiful feathers for a one-of-a-kind accessory. Materials include fabric glue, ribbon, button and feathers.

Double Ruffle ^[39]: Two strips of fabric are sewn together to make a casing, pulled to gather than slid over a headband (held in place with glue).

sewchatty.blogspot.com

craftzine.com

Felt Eyelet ^[40]: Features a traditional eyelet effect created with hole punches, tutorial via pdf download.

Double Sided Fabric ^[41]: Has a fabric covered elastic piece at the back for a comfy fit, free pattern download (pdf).

happytogethercreates.com

onegirlinpink.blogspot.com

Floppy Fabric Bows ^[42]: Made with 2 strips of fabric and 1 small piece for the center, plastic headband and a hot glue gun.

Summertime Hair Wraps (How-To) ^[43]: Shows how to fold, wrap and tie a silk scarf to keep your hair tidy and presentable.

moredesignplease.com

wecanredoit.blogspot.ca

Color Block ^[44]: Two pairs of tights (in two different colors) are cut then stitched together for this project.

Knit & Crochet

craftzine.com

Knit Bow ^[45]: Worked in seed stitch (knitting) then band is made with 3 ropes of crocheted chain stitch. Free pdf pattern download.

Vanessa ^[46]: Knit with US #11 needles, gauge is 3 stitches over 1″ in st st. Free pdf pattern download available.

gettingpurlywithit.com

tangledhappy.blogspot.com

Granny Stripe ^[47]: Crochet pattern worked in rounds (shell stitch). Made with worsted weight yarn and size 4mm hook.

Urban Turban ^[48]: Both crochet and knitting patterns offered, made with size #17 needles (or size J hook) and thick bulky yarn.

jemknit.blogspot.com

youseriouslymadethat.blogspot.com

Knotted ^[49]: Crochet pattern, two strands of yarn are crocheted into chains then tied in a center knot and glued to strands of ribbon (to tie at back).

Lacey ^[50]: Free crochet pattern and features knit I-cord ties or crocheted chain ties.

ibrakeforyarnpatterns.blogspot.com

tricotine.typepad.com

Irish Hiking ^[51]: A knit cable design made with size #8 (US) straight needles.

Knitted ^[52]: Simple pattern, skills required: Garter stitch (just knit, no purl!), increasing and decreasing, and I-cord.

chickencounting.blogspot.com

asmatteringoflaura.blogspot.com

Crochet ^[53]: Made with worsted weight yarn and a size G hook, stitches used: chain; DC, SC and slip stitch. Back is a double strand of chain stitches to hold band in place.

Wide Cabled ^[54]: Knitting pattern, made with aran-weight yarn or worsted weight if you prefer. Knit on 4.5mm knitting needles and 1 cable needle. Finished size: 4.5″ x 19″ (stretches to approx. 21″).

mathgirl40.blogspot.com

wistfulplying.blogspot.com

Criss-Cross Cable ^[55]: Free knitting pattern using size 8 needles and worsted weight yarn (has a button closure at back with a chain crochet loop).

Hedda ^[56]: Free crochet pattern available via pdf download. Finished size approximately 1 1/2″ wide x 24″ long (or length desired).

berroco.com

carissaknits.blogspot.com

Basketweave ^[57]: Free knit pattern made with cotton yarn and 2 double pointed needles. Finished size measure 1.75″ x 12″ long (plus ties on ends).

Three Strands Crochet ^[58]: Made with worsted weight yarn and a 4.00mm hook, can be made longer or shorter by changing the number of starting ch. See this version with a flower ^[59].

creativeyarn.blogspot.com

mandipidy.com

MandyBand ^[60]: Cute crochet pattern for a headband, made with crochet thread, a piece of elastic and a size F crochet hook (sizes for Adult, Child and Baby).

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URLs in this post:

[1] Easy Ribbon: http://www.coletterie.com/tutorials-tips-tricks/tutorial-sassy-ribbon-headband

[2] Pleated Tutorial: http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/2011/01/pleated-headband-tutorial.html

[3] Nautical: http://presserfoot.blogspot.com/2011/03/tutorial-diy-nautical-headband.html

[4] Braided: http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2011/01/braided-headbands.html

[5] Repurposed Leather Or Vinyl: http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2010/07/lauren-headband-tutorial.html

[6] Ruched: http://www.nobigdill.com/2010/04/ruched-headband-tutorial.html

[7] Fabric Covered: http://cally-cruze.blogspot.com/2010/02/easy-headband-tutorial.html

[8] Ribbon & Buttons: http://www.craftpassion.com/2011/04/quick-craft-easy-ribbon-button-headband-tutorial.html

[9] Fabric Tied Headband: http://www.heatherbaileydesign.com/Headband.html

[10] Elastic Fabric Covered: http://paigeandbrooke.blogspot.com/2010/01/elastic-fabric-covered-headband.html

[11] Ruffly: http://heart-of-light.blogspot.com/2009/06/ruffly-headband-tutorial.html

[12] Feathered: http://littleoldhat.blogspot.com/2010/03/feathered-headband-tutorial.html

[13] J Crew Inspired: http://veryhomemade.blogspot.com/2010/02/j-crew-inspired-headband.html

[14] Scrappy Leather: http://missiekrissie.blogspot.com/2010/03/scrappy-leather-headband-tutorial.html

[15] Fabric & Felt: http://www.whateverdeedeewants.com/2010/07/headband-tutorial.html

[16] Ribbon: http://chocolateonmycranium.blogspot.com/2008/04/ribbon-headband-tutorial.html

[17] this tutorial: http://www.alteredcloth.com/blog/2007/07/how-to-make-a-headband-easy-ribbon-headband.php

[18] Reversible Fabric: http://www.kcquilts.com/blog/2006/09/reversible-fabric-headband-tutorial.html

[19] this tutorial: http://thelongthread.com/?p=669

[20] Flat Pattern Hair Band: http://jezzeblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/flat-pattern-hair-band.html

[21] Rick Rack & Fabric: http://anniescupboard.blogspot.com/2008/08/anniescupboards-free-fabric-headband.html

[22] Braided: http://racheldenbow.blogspot.com/2009/11/braided-headband-tutorial.html

[23] found here: http://www.maryjanesandgaloshes.com/2010/09/braided-headband-tutorial.html

[24] Flower Pom Pom: http://www.littlemissmomma.com/2010/08/scrunch-fabric-flower-pom-pom.html

[25] Simple Fabric Braid: http://heart-of-light.blogspot.com/2009/04/another-headband.html

[26] Ruffled: http://homestitched.blogspot.com/2011/01/ruffled-headband.html

[27] T-Shirt Headband: http://zakkalife.blogspot.com/2009/09/how-to-make-t-shirt-headband.html

[28] Sewn Buttons: http://www.littlemissmomma.com/2010/07/sew-button-headband-tutorial.html

[29] Rolled Felt: http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/2010/03/rolled-felt-headband.html

[30] Flower Rosettes: http://onmysideoftheroom.blogspot.com/2010/05/flower-headband-tutorial.html

[31] Ribbon Rosettes Band: http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-hair-band-tutorial.html

[32] Lace & Pearl: http://www.littlemissmomma.com/2010/08/victorian-lace-and-pearl-headband.html

[33] Spiral Wrapped: http://www.mayarts.com/blog/headbands-with-ribbon/

[34] Romantic Rose: http://www.borrowedandbleu.com/advice-ideas/diy-romantic-rose-headband/

[35] Felt Flower Hairband: http://bugsandfishes.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-to-felt-flower-hairband.html

[36] Yarn Wrapped: http://bluebirdlucys.blogspot.com/2010/06/tutorial-yarn-wrapped-headband.html

[37] Glitter Bow Tutorial: http://www.maryjanesandgaloshes.com/2011/01/glitter-bow-headband-tutorial.html

[38] Fashion Headband: http://www.marthastewart.com/271400/fashion-headband

[39] Double Ruffle: http://sewchatty.blogspot.com/2010/11/double-ruffle-headband-tutorial.html

[40] Felt Eyelet: http://blog.makezine.com/craft/book_review_project_excerpt_1/

[41] Double Sided Fabric: http://www.happytogethercreates.com/2011/07/double-sided-fabric-headband-pattern.html

[42] Floppy Fabric Bows: http://onegirlinpink.blogspot.com/2011/03/floppy-fabric-bow-headband-tutorial.html

[43] Summertime Hair Wraps (How-To): http://www.moredesignplease.com/moredesignplease/2011/7/13/summertime-hair-wraps.html

[44] Color Block: http://wecanredoit.blogspot.ca/2011/11/color-block-headband.html

[45] Knit Bow: http://blog.makezine.com/craft/craft_pattern_knit_bow_headban/

[46] Vanessa: http://gettingpurlywithit.com/blog/free-pattern-vanessa-headband

[47] Granny Stripe: http://www.tangledhappy.com/2010/12/granny-stripe-headbandearwarmer.html

[48] Urban Turban: http://jemknit.blogspot.com/2010/11/urban-turban.html

[49] Knotted: http://youseriouslymadethat.blogspot.com/2011/02/knotted-headband.html

[50] Lacey: http://ibrakeforyarnpatterns.blogspot.com/2006/04/lacey-not-so-lacey-headband.html

[51] Irish Hiking: http://tricotine.typepad.com/weblog/2006/10/irish_hiking_he.html

[52] Knitted: http://chickencounting.blogspot.com/2010/01/pattern-for-knitted-headband.html

[53] Crochet: http://asmatteringoflaura.blogspot.com/2010/05/crochet-head-bandfree-pattern.html

[54] Wide Cabled: http://mathgirl40.blogspot.com/2009/01/wide-cabled-headband-pattern.html

[55] Criss-Cross Cable: http://wistfulplying.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-first-pattern.html

[56] Hedda: http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/hedda/hedda.html

[57] Basketweave: http://carissaknits.blogspot.com/2007/06/basketweave-headband.html

[58] Three Strands Crochet: http://creativeyarn.blogspot.com/2008/05/simple-crochet-headband.html

[59] See this version with a flower: http://creativeyarn.blogspot.com/2008/05/headband-with-flower.html

[60] MandyBand: http://www.mandipidy.com/2011/04/yarn-it-all-tutorial-15-mandyband.html

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