How to Sew a Spa Headband

Who doesn't love a spa day?

Whether you're heading to the real spa or setting up face masks at the kitchen table with the girls, it feels great to slow down, relax and have some fun.

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We all know someone who needs that right now. That is why this DIY spa headband is the cutest little project and will mean something to the girls.

It says "Take a break". "You matter". "Go wash your face and breathe for a minute." That's a powerful gift and something that takes less than 1/4 yard to create.

If you've got a scrap bin, you can whip this project out in no time. It's beginner friendly, quick to sew and perfect for gifts, care baskets or just dropping off at a friend's house because she had a long week.

Sometimes the smallest handmade things bring the biggest joy.

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Spa Headband Tutorial

Materials Needed

Spa Headband Pattern OR use cutting chart below
1/4 yd fleece fabric (or another soft fabric like minky, flannel or terrycloth)
24" of 1/4" elastic
Matching thread

Cutting Chart
	Cut	Measurement
Headband	1	36" x 6"
Bow	1	7" x 7"
Tie for Bow	1	2.5" x 5"

Step 1

Cut out all the pattern pieces using the pattern or the cutting chart above.

Step 2

Start with the tie for the bow. Fold it in half with long sides together. Stitch at 1/4" down the side.

Turn right side out. Press.

Note: If you are using fleece fabric or knit fabric, it is suggested to use a zig zag stitch to allow for easy movement and to prevent thread from breaking when in use.

Step 2

Take the bow and fold it in half, matching the two short sides. Pin together. Mark a 1" opening in the middle of one of the sides. Stitch around the bow. Press.

Step 3

Turn bow right side out and make sure all the corners are squared off.

Step 4

Fold the headband piece in half, matching the long sides. Stitch down the long side of the headband.

Step 5

Turn the headband right side out.

Step 6

Move the seam of the headband to be in the center back. Measure 1/2" in from the edge of the headband. Stitch a zig zag seam from down the length of the headband. Stop stitching about 1" from the bottom of headband.

Turn the headband and stitch a zig zag seam 1/2" from the opposite edge. Stop stitching about 1" from the bottom of headband.

Step 7

At this point you should have 3 casings you can thread elastic through on the headband.

Take the elastic and cut it in half. Thread one elastic through the top casing of the headband. Thread the other elastic through the bottom casing. Leave the center casing empty.

Step 8

Pull the elastic from one end of the headband to the other. Pin the elastic on each end so it doesn't get lost inside the headband.

Step 9

Tie a double knot using the two ends of the top casing elastic. Repeat with the bottom elastic.

Step 10

Optional: stitch the ends of the elastic.

Step 11

Tuck the elastic into the headband. Overlap the unstitched edge from Step 6 over the stitched edge to close the headband.

If you are using a fabric that frays, tuck the raw edges into the headband.

Stitch across the opening to close the headband and encase the elastic.

Step 12

Place the bow over the headband seam. Wrap the tie around the headband and bow with the right sides together.

Step 13

Stitch the ends of the tie together. Cut the extra fabric of the tie away to remove the bulk. Turn the tie right side out and adjust the bow and tie to your liking.

You did it! You've made a soft and comfy spa headband you can use to keep hair out of your face.

I love how easy and fun this project is. Plus, it makes such a great gift for all the young girls and woman in your life. Imagine that fun "spa day" gift set you can put together with a simple headband like this.

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