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Decorative Stitched Headband

Created By:

Stephanie Burwell

Skill Level: Intermediate

Nothing quite says Fall better than denim and leaves, so I decided to combine the two for a simple hard headband tutorial that can easily be customized to your liking.

The bonus is that you can totally use this as an upcycle project, like I did here with an old pair of my husband’s jeans.

Janome Supplies Required
Fabric and Notions Required

●      A hard headband shell like the one you will see below

●      Scrap fabric

●      Embroidery thread (optional)

●      Stabilizer ( depending on your fabric choice)

●      Scissors

●      Glue gun

●      2 pieces of ribbon that measures 1-2” wide and 3” long

Instructions

Let’s start by measuring and noting the length and width of your headband.

Cut your scrap fabric based on  the following measurements:

Multiply your width measurement of the headband by 4.5”  and then add 4” to the length. ( these measurements will include the ½” seam allowance needed to sew).

Fold your cut fabric in half lengthwise with wrong sides together, and mark where your seams will be. ( you could also do this without folding your piece in half, but I found this way to be easier for me)

These markings will now be our guide for where to sew, as we will need to stitch between the lines marked.

If you are using thinner fabric, you can add stabilizer to the wrong side of your fabric at this step. This will make sure that your fabric glides easily as your machine goes to stitch the decorative stitches.

 

Using a Long Decorative Stitch, stitch between your markings trying to keep your spacing even. To do this, you can see below that I use my Quilting Guide Bar that came standard with my Janome Horizon Memory Craft 9450.

(For reference, the stitch I used was Long Stitch #9 which comes standard on my  Janome Horizon Memory Craft 9450)

This is totally optional, but I would recommend using embroidery thread when sewing as it will give you more of a silky look and a unique finish ( thread shown in the image above).

Here's how my fabric looks after sewing! How quick, cute, and neat is that!

Now we will need to get it ready to attach to the headband.

Fold your fabric with right sides together lengthwise, and sew along the raw edge.

Turn the fabric right side out, and press making sure the seam is in the center.

Create a knot in the center of your fabric, as shown below

Slide your headband shell through the bottom of the knot , and glue the fabric to the top.

 

At the ends, glue your ribbon pieces as shown below, keeping one of the finished edges along the raw edge of the right side of your fabric ( the intention here is to cover the raw edges of the fabric).

Fold the long sides in towards the back of the headband, gluing as you fold.

Then fold the short ends up towards the back as well.

Your finished headband should look like this!

For an extra flair, you could easily add some jewels like I did below - the possibilities are endless.

I hope you had fun creating this headband, and I can’t wait to see how you add your own touch!

-SewWithStephanie

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Reviews


Tako
Beautiful
Wednesday, November 23, 2016

cpindzola
Around the Table Dresden Placemats
Saturday, December 17, 2016

I like the concept, but the directions are "sloppy." Nowhere in the supply list does it mention the felt or the batting (how much?). Also, I would never use a high loft batting in a placemat, or a table runner, as I think that it would be too unstable for a glass. The next time I make these, I will cut out the batting (I use flannel) and spray baste it to the wrong side of the Dresden plate before I put the Dresden plate on the felt to cut out. I have not yet washed the finished placemat, and am hoping that the single layer of felt does not curl up, or become distorted after washing/drying.
Txmaid
Fun Great Gift!
Tuesday, February 21, 2017

MargieARK
Teatime Quilted Tablecloth
Friday, February 24, 2017

I made this today but your cutting directions need to be changed. You only need 4 of color 1 and color 3 4.5 squares for the triangles. Also the inner border, you only need 2 cuts as WOF is long enough to cut each in half to fit the sides.
MickelSews
Great Machine
Wednesday, August 30, 2017

I've had this machine for only a week now. I bought it used from a lady who makes her own clothes, but she no longer needed the machine. During the purchase, she noted that she is almost sad that it's better to give it away because of how well the machine performed. (I also bought it along side a computerized machine of another brand.} She demoed the machine for us, showing it worked and gave us everything (including the box it came in!) She took amazing care of this machine. I have used it a few times now, and the directions for threading were easy to follow (albeit my hands are quite large so the lower looper was a pain, but that is no fault to the machine or brand.) And I recommend this machine to anyone who wants to learn to serge and wants a machine that can grow with them. I will happily use this machine time and time again.
rvstan
S9 Review
Sunday, February 25, 2018

I love, love, love my S9! It's sews and embroiders beautifully and it's simplicity of use amazes me. I would recommend this machine for both a beginner and an experienced seamstress. If I would ask anything of Janome it would be to upgrade the programming to run a larger hoop size. I understand that it can't get much wider but there is most definitely room for it to go longer. That is the only limitation of this machine.
pjmnana
PJMNana
Monday, February 26, 2018

I purchased a Memorycraft 15000 a few years ago and it was the best purchase I ever made! This machine can do just about anything you would would ever want! I love the capability of using the Acuedit app to set up my embroidery pattern on my Ipad and then download it to the machine! I love how my embroidery looks upon completion and I love all the good lighting it has to light up your workspace. That way you don’t need to worry about where to set up your machine. It also has plenty of room to do machine embroidery on any size quilts! There are many decorative stitches from which to choose that are outstanding! It’s hard to choose which one to use! There are so many great features it is hard to decide what I love the most. If you want to buy only one machine to last a lifetime, I would recommend this one!
KLWash
S9 Review
Sunday, February 24, 2019

The S9 is amazing. I learned to sew by hand when I was just 5 and in my grandmothers way as she was quilting. I took seeing classes in high school until they would no longer let me sign up. The S9 makes me appreciate my current skills as well as motivate me to want to learn more. This machine is awesome.
SewSueMe2002
Horizon Memory Craft 15000
Thursday, November 19, 2020

My Janome Horizon Memory Craft 15000 is fantastic! I love, love, love this machine! When I came across the Eye for and Eye embroidery design today, I wanted to make it. However, the embroidery file is missing. Nothing downloads when I select the download button. Please help!
Jillfmischo
Treat Bag fun!
Monday, August 16, 2021

I made the Halloween treat bag for my new granddaughter and I’m sure it will last for years. No embroidery machine so I appliquéd the lettering. Need a little more skirt fabric for a better gathered look, and I used thin double-bias tape for the skirt hem, over edge stitch on skirt sides. I’m pleased with my results!
elenaz
Very helpful tutorial
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

I want to say thank you for teaching me this method of applique. I was able to do it with a small letters. This method is the best so far from all of those I've seen and tried.
plonkar
So useful
Thursday, November 30, 2023

I'd like to express my gratitude for teaching me this appliqué method. I successfully applied it with small letters, and, so far, it's the most effective among all the methods I've seen and tried.

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