I haven’t missed my long hair for one minute since chopping it all off. I feel like I can finally do fun things with what’s there!
I’ve wanted to make some fun headbands for a while now, but just haven’t gotten around to it until this weekend.
And I love creating multipurpose accessories so I put some thought into how I might create a “slide” that could transfer from headband to barrette to brooch.
I dug through my scrap bag to get the supplies that I needed, grabbed my glue gun and got to work.
I used this tutorial, via Cherry Street Cottage, to make my flowers. I made one large and two small flowers. I also made a little ruffle with a fabric scrap. I used a basting stitch to gather the ruffle.
Once I had my components created, I cut 2 small circles out of felt – large enough to accommodate the pieces that I planned to glue in place, but small enough to be hidden from view.
I cut two small slits in one circle to serve as my slide.
I believe a better technique would be to make two small buttonholes, side-by-side, to reinforce the fabric. I will be doing this on subsequent pieces.
I glued the ruffle and flowers to the circle without the slits. It’s important to do this first so that you know how to line up your slide piece on the backside.
I then glued the slide circle to the back around the circumference. You could stitch around the edges if you prefer.
That’s it! It’s super simple, but think of all of the fun possibilities.
Here’s how the piece would fit on a barrette or a pin.
But here is how I plan to wear it.
{I would recommend a headband with teeth. They secure the felt in place.}
I love the rough, frayed edges!
Here’s another that I whipped up with yo-yos.
I would love to make a bunch of these to give as gifts. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? I am always so touched when someone makes something for me. It’s a gesture that really says, “I was thinking about you.”
Do you think that most people feel the same way? Or is it just kindred spirits like us who enjoy expressions of creativity?
Hope your week is off to a good start, my friends! Thank you for stopping by!
