DIY: Sewing a Romantic Alice Band
Ready to add a floral touch to your style? Picture yourself wearing a chic headband adorned with chiffon roses! This simple accessory instantly transforms an ordinary outfit into a bold and feminine fashion statement. Whether it's for a special occasion like a wedding or an elegant garden party, or just to add a touch of glamour to a casual look with a t-shirt and jeans, this rose-adorned headband embodies the perfect blend of sensuality, femininity, and modernity.
With this DIY tutorial, we'll show you how to create this feminine headband in a few simple steps. Whether you're a sewing novice or just looking for a fun project, follow this guide to create your own hair accessory.
SUPPLIES
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calico
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grosgrain ribbon 16 mm (5/8 in) (
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alice headband
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thread
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patchwork ruler
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straight pins
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sewing needle
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fabric scissors
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tape measure
You will find the pattern for this headband available for free to download at the end of this article!
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
Cut out the bias strips approx. 6 x 50 cm (2 3/8 x 19 3/4 in). Please note that the seam allowance is already included! Fold the right sides together and topstitch the long side (long seam 50 cm, or 19 3/4 in) to 1 cm.
STEP 2
Trim the seam allowance to approx. 2 mm (1/8 in) and press apart. Turn right side out.
STEP 3
Pull the fabric strip over the Alice headband and close the two ends by hand.
STEP 4
Now bind the ends with grosgrain ribbon. To do so, wrap the grosgrain around the ends of the Alice headband and sew them by hand at the side.
STEP 5
Cut out the bias strips for the roses. Each should be 10 x 90 cm (4 x 35 1/2 in). Fold each bias strip in half lengthwise, wrong sides together (= 5 cm, or 2 in).
Note: If you want smaller roses, simply cut a narrower bias strip.
STEP 6
Sew gathering stitches with your sewing machine (along the open side) and carefully gather to form a rose.
Secure the ends well.
STEP 7
Now sew the 7 individual roses onto the Alice headband by hand.
It's finished!
You now know how to create this feminine and elegant headband that will add a bold floral touch to your outfits, whether for special occasions or your everyday looks!
And if you want to access the instructions for this DIY in PDF format or print it out for later use, feel free to download it for free by clicking the button below: