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!
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11 comments:

  1. HaileyAugust 25, 2009 at 8:58 AM

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

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  2. JesAugust 25, 2009 at 10:04 AM

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

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  3. Pauly HellerAugust 25, 2009 at 12:35 PM

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

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  4. Judy KellnerAugust 25, 2009 at 3:41 PM

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

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  5. Creative MamaAugust 25, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    do you EVER rest?

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

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  6. The Bentley'sAugust 25, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    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!

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  7. Lindsey JonesAugust 26, 2009 at 6:35 AM

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

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  8. CharreeAugust 26, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    That is just precious.

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  9. CarolAugust 26, 2009 at 3:53 PM

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

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  10. - Sarah :-)August 28, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    Oh wow - this is SO cute!!

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  11. ringmasterSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    so cute!!!

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