It all started with some beautiful trim and ended up as a beautiful headband for a 20′s-style ensemble for my best friend’s 30th birthday party. I thought I’d share the three quick and easy steps it takes to make your own headband.

Supplies:

• Trim 16″ – 20″

• Elastic 3″ – 5″

• Two Safety Pins

• Needle

• Thread

• Scissors

Step 1:

Wrap the trim around your head to find out how long you need your trim to be but leave about 3″ – 5″ off for your elastic. I found out my head is 21.5″ for where my headband would sit so I cut my trim to 18″ and the elastic to 4.5″ inches. Before sewing I suggest connecting the elastic to the trim with a safety pins. Try on your headband-to-be to make sure you like how it fits. Shouldn’t be too snug or too loose. Once you have it right, move onto step 2.

Step 2:

Sew on the elastic to the trim with your needle and thread.

Step 3:

Sew on the other side.

I’m so happy with how my headband turned out. It was perfect for the speakeasy party but I can’t wait to throw it on with a pair of jeans and a sweater to make the everyday a little bit brighter.

Cheers to champagne, chocolate cupcakes, sparkle and my best friend, Angela.

♥♥

Arica