How to Make Folded Ribbon Headbands

Headbands can be used to dress up a hairdo or an outfit.

Dress up a plain headband with a length of satin or velvet ribbon, and you have an accessory that enhances your outfit. You can buy several plain headbands and different ribbons to match more than one outfit. Making folded ribbon headbands is easy and inexpensive, and it doesn't take much time. With just a few supplies, you can create new headbands for yourself, friends or relatives.

Things You'll Need

• Ribbon (12-16 inches long, 1-2 inches wide)
• Sewing needle
• Thread
• Scissors
• Elastic cord (12 inches long)
• Plain headband
• Ribbon (1/4 inches wider than the headband and twice as long, plus 1 inch)
• Hot glue gun

Instructions

Basic Ribbon Headband

1. 

   Lengths of ribbon can be used to give a headband new life.

   Wrap the ribbon around your head, allowing it to extend 2 inches beyond each ear. It should just barely meet at the back of your head.

2. 

   You can use festive ribbon to make a holiday headband.

   Make two 1/2-inch folds at each end of the ribbon. Tack each fold with needle and thread.

3. Slip the elastic cord through each hemmed ribbon end. Try it on for proper fit, then tie the ends of the cord together. Trim away the extra cord.

Basic Ribbon-Covered Headband

1. Cut the ribbon in half lengthwise and lay one half on top of the other, with the 'wrong' sides together.

2. Sew the pieces together using an overcast stitch, blanket stitch or hidden stitch.

3. Thread the headband through the ribbon cover and fold the ends over. Glue the ends with the hot glue gun so they stay shut.

Tips & Warnings

• You can get artistic and wrap different types of ribbon, such as velvet or satin, around a plain headband.

• To decorate a child's headband, you'll need only a little less ribbon.

• Buy additional supplies so you can make more headbands for yourself or as gifts for others.

• Work carefully with the hot glue gun so you don't burn your fingers.

References

• WhoWhatWhereWhenWhy?.com: How to Make Ribbon Headbands