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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. Tanyia

      July 27, 2010 at 11:16 pm

      Really adorable idea!

      Reply
    2. ★All Thingz Related★

      July 25, 2010 at 8:30 pm

      I have some headbands waiting for me to get inspired so I want to say THANKS! I am not inspired! Thanks for joining us for another great Anything Related! ~Bridgette

      Reply
    3. Room to Inspire

      July 22, 2010 at 3:28 am

      What a great headband and an awesome tutorial! Thanks so much for linking up to Be Inspired this month.

      Chelsea

      Reply
    4. Haupi

      July 18, 2010 at 11:13 pm

      I live in headbands so this is so much what I was looking for!! Thank you. I found your blog over on Carol's Christmas in July link and I'm definitely following you now. I'm #22 on her Link and I certainly would like it if you come follow me too. I'd love it if we got to be blogging buddies. You have a lot of great things over here!

      Haupi
      http://hauplighty.com/

      Reply
    5. Kuzak's Closet

      July 17, 2010 at 4:40 am

      Great project! Thanks for linking up to Sister Sister Sunday! Come back this week!

      Amanda

      Reply
    6. The Answer Is Chocolate

      July 17, 2010 at 12:47 am

      Thanks so much for linking up to my Holiday Open House! Glad you could make it. These would make great gifts!

      Reply
    7. kati

      July 16, 2010 at 7:11 am

      AH I love it, i found your blog from Crystal's Craft Spot and I must say I love the headband.... as well I am decorating a little play house for my daughter and needed some rug ideas... so 2 birds one stone. THANKS!

      Reply
    8. Jessica Hills

      July 15, 2010 at 9:08 pm

      Just wanted to let you know I featured this today on Favorite Things Friday! If you would like a Featured button stop by and pick one up! Thanks!

      Reply
    9. Kim @ seven thirty three

      July 15, 2010 at 1:05 pm

      I did a tutorial for braided ribbon/fabric flowers back in February. I also made a no-sew version and they've been very popular on my site.

      Love the way they look on your headband. ABSOLUTELY gorgeous. I use mine for headbands, wreaths, etc. They are so versatile.

      Thanks for linking with Sugar & Spice.

      Reply
    10. Helena

      July 14, 2010 at 3:43 pm

      So cute! And I choose C. All of the Above! Half the time I'll make it myself, and the other half I'm so busy, I just buy it!

      Thank you for participating in the Creative Therapy Session with Life in the Pitts!

      Reply
    11. The Harris Family

      July 14, 2010 at 3:32 pm

      Gorgeous! I love this new version and really want to try it.
      -Crystal
      p.s. I'll be featuring this on Friday-hope you don't mind.

      crystalscraftspot.blogspot.com

      Reply
    12. Ashlee @ I'm Topsy Turvy

      July 14, 2010 at 5:43 am

      Thanks for linking up to my party! Your headband is SO cute! And what a great thing to get done while watching TV

      Reply
    13. Brimful Curiosities

      July 10, 2010 at 3:11 am

      Adorable craft...kind of like mini braided rugs. Stopping by via round robin. Your photographer did an awesome job.

      Reply
    14. Amy

      July 10, 2010 at 2:42 am

      thanks for linking up to my Round Robin I am so glad to have you. I hope you enjoyed it..

      Have a great weekend..

      Reply
    15. Dawn

      July 09, 2010 at 9:11 pm

      stopping by from Round Robin-love these headbands-I want to make some for my girls-thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    16. Megan - A Ruffle In Time

      July 09, 2010 at 4:21 pm

      i LOVE these headbands and since i'm on a headband kick i've got to make some!! thanks for sharing and stopping by my blog dear!

      Reply
    17. Leslie

      July 07, 2010 at 6:30 am

      So so cute! Thanks for the tutorial and for linking up to Hoo's got talent!

      Reply
    18. Aimee Cotton Bogush

      July 06, 2010 at 2:54 pm

      Thanks for this great tutorial! We made the braided flower headbands as part of our Mommy Camp last week. They came out so beautifully - and you are right, the fraying just adds to the appeal!

      Here's the link to our experience:
      http://www.mymidlifecreativities.org/2010/07/mommy-camp-at-shaggyhill-farm-where_06.html

      Thanks again! I look forward to trying out more of your wonderful ideas.
      Aimee

      Reply
    19. Brianna!

      July 06, 2010 at 3:41 am

      so so sSOOOO simple
      and even more pretty!

      xoxo
      bB

      Reply
    20. Tere

      July 04, 2010 at 3:16 pm

      I love this great idea! You are a fav in this weeks It's Party Time Thursday @PonyTails&FishScales
      terelauritsen.blogspot.com

      Grab an I ROCK button!

      Have a great weekend!

      Reply
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