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    Home » Crafts

    How To Make Braided Headbands

    Modified: Mar 7, 2017 · Published: Jun 23, 2010 by Jocelyn · As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 86 Comments

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    How To Make Braided Headbands - easy tutorial for making braided headbands
    I have been having a blast making these
    fun braided flower headbands.
    I usually cut all my strips
    and park on the couch to catch up on
    Next Food Network Star
    or Cupcake Wars...
    or whatever catches my attention
    and just braid away.
    How To Make Braided Headbands
    Now I realize there are 2 types of people:
    A. those who won't buy a craft project because you can make it tons cheaper
    B. those who have no desire to get crafty and would rather pay someone elseIf you are a B person...you might want to skip those post. I am doing this tutorial for you A's out there.I tried making the rolled flowers that are super popular
    and just wanted to change it up a bit.

    I remember as a kid braiding strips of fabric and
    sewing them into rugs for my sisters doll houses.
    So, I thought why couldn't they be flowers for headbands?

    And thus began another obsession...
    I LOVE these headbands.
    They look great on straight or curly hair
    and look awesome when worn with an updo.

    Supplies needed:
    Fabric, needle & thread, glue gun & glue sticks, stretch headband, felt, beads/jewels

    1. Cut out 6 strips of fabric.
    3 strips - 24 inches long, slightly wider than ½" wide
    3 strips - 16 inches long, slightly wider than ½" wide
    Let it fray...it looks so shabby chic when done.

    2. Sew the tips of 3 - 24 inch strips together and cut at an angle.
    Repeat on the other 16 inch strips.

    braided headbands 4
    3. Braid the strips.
    Sew the ends when you reach the bottom and
    cut at an angle like the top.

    braided headbands 5
    4. Start rolling the braid up FLAT and stitch it in place.
    As you continue wrapping the braid around,
    keep stitching in place on the back side.

    braided headbands 6

    5. When you finish wrapping, you should have 2 discs
    that look like this.

    braided headbands 7
    6. Glue a stretch headband on the back of both braided discs, overlapping the discs slightly if you wish.
    Glue a round piece of felt on top
    of the headband to hide it.
    (sorry I forgot to take a pic of this step)
    Glue on beads or jewels on the front of the braided discs for some bling.

    7. Put on your new headband and
    go out for an impromptu shoot
    with the resident helper photographer...
    aka...the 11 yr. old 🙂

    How To Make Braided Headbands

    See how cute these are for dressing up a pony tail????

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    Jocelyn is the owner and creator of Inside BruCrew Life where she loves to share semi-homemade recipes with flair that anyone can recreate in their own kitchen. Jocelyn is married and has three kids. She loves to workout, enjoys trips to Disney, and relaxing at the beach.

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    Comments

    1. loristeinbrink

      November 01, 2011 at 7:59 pm

      I love it! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    2. Kelli

      June 13, 2011 at 7:48 pm

      These are adorable thanks for sharing!

      Kelli @ loveoursimplelife.blogspot.com

      Reply
    3. Kerri

      April 10, 2011 at 3:07 am

      What a wonderful tutorial and you are wonderful for sharing this with us!
      I am going to have a go at making a couple for my neice as they are very effective!
      Thankyou! thankyou! x

      Reply
    4. handmadecreativity

      January 22, 2011 at 2:11 pm

      Hi, I'm Taced from Italy... so lovely this tutorial, thank you for sharing! I will return to your blog surely!
      If you want, visit my blog... I will be so happy!!!
      Taced

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    5. michelle@somedaycrafts

      July 30, 2010 at 9:39 am

      Beautiful! I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com

      Reply
    6. Megan - A Ruffle In Time

      July 28, 2010 at 4:08 am

      shared this on my blog 🙂

      Reply
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