Sometimes a gal just needs to sew a bit for herself.

I’ve been seeing these adorable retro headbands all over the place and have been wanting to make several for myself.

After a quick online search I found a pattern.  HERE.

And I found this great YouTube tutorial for putting it together that has a couple of tricks to make turning it right side out even easier and look better when finished and I also liked stitching it first and then cutting it out.  You will see what I mean by this on the video.  The YouTube tutorial isn’t for this exact headband but the principles are the same.

This was my first attempt.  It is a little tight on my head and I didn’t have the fold over elastic on hand so I used other elastic from my stash.  Also from my stash, this used just over one strip from a jelly roll.

Also next time I plan to do a bit of embroidery on the tails of the headband.

One more thing…You can make the headband reversible by  using a coordinating fabric on the other side.

This was a fun and easy, super cute just for me project.

As soon as I get to the store and get the correct elastic I will be making more!

Hugs Everyone,

Nancy

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