Monday, August 24, 2009

Headband

I was inspired to use one of Dave's old t-shirts to make a cute headband for Lucy. Here's a breakdown of what I did:
1. I measured Lucy's head with elastic to see how big I should make it.
2. I cut off the very bottom strip of the shirt and threaded the elastic through the already-made casing.
3. I sewed the headband closed, creating a circle.
4. I followed this tutorial to make the flower.
5. I threw the flower into the washing machine with a load of laundry, and then I dried it. It gave it a lot more shape (I can't wait to see what happens when I use regular cotton fabric instead of cotton jersey).
6. I sewed the flower onto the headband!




Happy headband-making!

11 comments:

Hailey said...

adorable! :)
some other designs you might like:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7169745

Jes said...

Um, I don't think she can get any cuter?!?! Great work J, oh, on the headband too...

Pauly Heller said...

I'd ask you to make one for me, but I know I wouldn't look anywhere near as cute!

Judy Kellner said...

Very creative and thrifty...David's favorite word!

Creative Mama said...

do you EVER rest?

OR
is this just what happens when you don't have a tv?

The Bentley's said...

Hey JJ...Have you checked out my blog? In my blog list, go and check out the gal with a blog titled "Infarrantly Creative". She does a lot of the same things I've been seeing you do and gives a tutorial with each craft or thing she designs and does. You might really enjoy reading her blog. I love watching what you do! You are so inspiring and I wish I had more time. Though, it would be fun to have a girl and have such cute things to make for them! Love you!

Lindsey Jones said...

I LOVE this. JJ. Please get to Nashville so we can sew together.

Charree said...

That is just precious.

Carol said...

I LOVE this!! Great idea, J! And of course, beautiful, beautiful Lucy looks adorable!!

- Sarah :-) said...

Oh wow - this is SO cute!!

ringmaster said...

so cute!!!