Giant Bow Headband

Make this no-sew fabric headband!

Posted by snowdropandco

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If you're throwing a birthday party anytime soon, why not make this giant bow headband so that the guest of honor stands out from the crowd?

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You Will Need (8 things)

  • Fabric scrap
  • Headband
  • Iron On Adhesive
  • Wire
  • Scissors
  • Needle Nose Pliers
  • Wire Cutters
  • Hot Glue Gun

Steps (2 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    Step 1: Cut out your fabric - you need two 6" x 19" pieces, two 7" x 18" pieces, and one 6" x 6" square.
    Step 2: Cut the iron-on adhesive into lengths to match both sides of all four rectangles.
    Step 3: Following the directions on package, iron down the edges of the rectangles leaving a small gap (less than 1/4") between the edge of the adhesive and the folded edge. This will form the channel for the wire.
    Step 4: Time to cut your wire; for the 6" x 19" rectangles cut the wire about 19 1/2" long. For the 7" x 18" rectangles, cut the wires at 21". Thread the wires through the channels on all rectangles.
    Step 5: On the 6" x 19" rectangles, use your pliers to fold over the extra 1/2" of wire on one end of both rectangles.
    Step 6: On the 7" x 18" rectangles, twist the wire onto itself creating a loop.
    Step 7: Do the same for the second piece and line up the two fabric loops with the wires meeting in the middle.
    Step 8: Twist the wires together, securing the loops into one piece. Use hot glue to secure the joint and gather the loose fabric over the joint, glueing it in place.

  2. 2

    Step 9: Fold one end of the 6" x 19" rectangle over the joint. Use hot glue to secure it in place.
    Step 10: Do the same for the second rectangle.
    Step 11: Fold and iron the 6" square into a 4" x 2 1/2" rectangle so that no rough edges are visible.
    Step 12: Wrap the small rectangle over the middle joint of the bow to create a fake knot. Use hot glue to secure it to itself, but be sure to leave the sides open like a tube.
    Step 13: Trim the tails of the bow if desired.
    Step 14: Slide the headband through the fake knot.