Elasticized Headband/Bandana Sew-a-long *in dwnld*
I saw a headband similar to this at Etsy a bit ago and was thinking they were "blanks" because the store dyed things but I wasn't able to find them ANYWHERE. So with a little convincing from someone I decided to just figure it out on my own. It came together really cute and I thought it would be a great sew along.
This sew along will make you a smaller sized bandana that can be scrunched up or pleated into a simple head band. It has elastic at the back(covered).
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2.../bandana15.jpg
The cut fabric pieces in the pictures may not be the EXACT size that I mention because it took me a few run throughs to find the right dimensions, but its good for a visual.
Ok, here we go! (Whew I am talkative tonight!)
Step 1. Cut your pieces. I have found the following pieces work best for me (and will fit a head measurement of 21-23"). One long stretch of fabric (the main bandana fabric) that measures 8" tall by 19 inches long. A second smaller piece of fabric (which will cover the elastic in the back) that is 4 inches tall, 6 inches long. Finally you need a piece of elastic. I use 1" wide cut to about 3.25 inches long.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...g/bandana1.jpg
Step 2. Finish edges of main bandana. Now you want to serge and hem the long edges of the 8"x19" piece. I serge and then just do a simple straight stitch down both sides.
Serged:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...g/bandana2.jpg
Hemmed:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...g/bandana3.jpg
Step 3. Finish edges of elastic covering. Serge and hem the short side(4") of the 4"x6" piece.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...g/bandana4.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...g/bandana5.jpg
Re: Elasticized Headband/Bandana Sew-a-long
Very cute!! These would be great for my DD to wear this summer!
Re: Elasticized Headband/Bandana Sew-a-long
Thanks. . .My neice will love these!
Re: Elasticized Headband/Bandana Sew-a-long
TFS! My girlies will like that!
Re: Elasticized Headband/Bandana Sew-a-long *in dw
Re: Elasticized Headband/Bandana Sew-a-long *in dw
Hi :hithere:
I am interested in participating :heart: I have never done a sew-a-long before.
Where do we post the pictures once we are done?
And is there a time period ending for this to be done?
Thank you :cheerful:
Re: Elasticized Headband/Bandana Sew-a-long *in dw
I can't decide if I like it as a headband or bandana better. Great tutorial!