How to Make Headbands With Burnt Silk Ribbon
Burnt silk ribbon comes in a dazzling array of colors, widths and styles. Its rough texture makes it the perfect fabric for making headbands, because it won't slip on your hair like smoother ribbon headbands often do. You can make your own burnt silk ribbon headbands in any color to match any outfit. All you need is a sewing kit and a little bit of elastic ribbon. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 1 to 2 feet of burnt silk ribbon
- 1 inch of elastic ribbon no wider than the burnt silk ribbon -- in a matching or contrasting color
- Thread to match or a contrasting color of thread
- Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
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Wrap the burnt silk ribbon around your head, bringing the ends together at the base of your skull, and mark the meeting point. Subtract 1 1/4 inches from this measurement and cut the ribbon.
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Thread your needle with about 4 feet of thread, double the strands and tie a knot at the end. Place one edge of the elastic ribbon under one end of the burnt silk ribbon, and sew them together using a straight stitch. Tie off the thread ends and cut the thread.
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Tie a knot at the end of your threaded needle. Overlap the other edge of the elastic ribbon with the burnt silk ribbon, and sew the edges together with a straight stitch. Tie off the thread ends and snip off any excess thread.
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Tips & Warnings
Sew beads, feathers or other embellishments onto the headbands for visual appeal.
For a no-sew headband, use 3 feet of burnt silk ribbon and tie the ends in a bow at the base of your skull.
