DIY Baby Bow Headband: Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial
It’s hard to make only one DIY baby bow headband.
Because as craft projects go, it’s so easy to do once you get started it’s hard to stop.
And since the base of the headband is stretchy, these are really for both babies and toddlers.
They will even fit many early elementary-aged kids whose heads aren’t larger than average.
Baby Bows and More!
Add to all this that DIY baby bow headbands can be customized with almost any fabric that holds a shape and you have a quick, simple craft where your creativity can shine.
You can always stick with a standard bow (since this is a baby bow headband tutorial after all).
But you can also branch out and use other shapes, cut out letters, and even layer fabrics if you want.
There are some important things, however, you should always keep in mind.
When making headbands for babies/toddlers/young-uns you should:
- avoid small attached objects like buttons or beads or even tiny pieces of fabric. You don’t want anything that could come loose and become a choking hazard.
- use fabrics that are machine washable.
- use fabrics with softer textures that still hold their shape (think quilting cotton, fleece, felt, corduroy, etc.) Babies and toddlers will grab and pull at the headband so you want fabrics that will stand up to the wear and tear. You also want things that will be gentle on little hands.
So grab some fabric scraps and let’s get started!
How To Make A Baby Bow Headband
Easy DIY Baby Bow Headband
A DIY baby bow headband is an easy craft project that allows you to express your creativity and make fun accessories on a budget.
This tutorial walks you through how to make a no-sew baby bow headband and one that requis some straight-line sewing so you can see which might work best for you.
Materials
- Stretchy nylon headband (Buy on Amazon - affliliate link)
- Fabric scraps (quilting cotton, felt, or fleece)
Tools
- Scissors or rotary cutter and cutting mat
- Glue gun
Instructions
MATERIALS
MAKE A BABY BOW HEADBAND WITH FELT
- Cut a piece of felt that measures 3" X 4"
- Cut another piece of felt that measures 1" x 4".
- Pull the small felt rectangle at both ends to stretch it out a little bit. (It should shrink in width.)
- Accordion fold the larger felt rectangle into three sections and keep the middle pinched together with two fingers or a sewing clip.
- Place the stretchy nylon band in the center fold of the 'back' of the bow, place a small dot of glue on the headband, then pinch the felt together to ecure eveyrthing.
- Take the small rectangle and wrap it around the center of the bow to secure everything.
- Place a dot of hot glue on the end of the small rectangle then press it into the felt ring to finish the bow.
- Admire your finished handmade baby bow headband.
MAKE A BABY BOW HEADBAND WITH COTTON FABRIC
- Cut a piece of fabric that measures 4" x 6" and another that measures 2" x 4".
- Fold both piece of fabric in half with the right sides together and attach sewing clips to hold in place.
- Use a ¼" seam allowance to sew around three of the edges for the large piece and the short edges of the smaller piece.
- Turn right sides out.
- Top stitch to close the turning holes and finish the edges.
- Accordion fold he fabric then glue the headband in the fold.
- Wrap ten glue the small rectangle around the center to secure and finih the bow.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- You can easily play around with the size of the bow. They usually work best when the height is one inch less than the width when working with felt.
- When you're working with cotton fabric use the same overall approach but make sure to double the width of the fabric.
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Who Needs Handmade Baby Headbands?
Making these DIY baby bow headbands is a lot of fun, right?
And I’m guessing now you’re left with more than you need or could even give to friends.
So here are some ways that nonprofits and organizations in your community might use headband donations.
They might be included as part of a:
- costume for preemies celebrating Halloween in the hospital,
- chemo care kit for a young child battling cancer,
- baby shower gift basket for a new mom in a women’s shelter,
- NICU grad gift basket.
DIY Baby Bow Headbands Add Some Flair
These DIY baby bow headbands are an easy way to add some flair (or whimsy) to a baby outfit.
They are also an all-ages beginner craft that you can make and donate to a variety of organizations.
Happy crafting!
