crown of frills headband
pattern info
We dare you to make just one! These headbands are as quick and simple as it gets. Sew two pieces of trim together, scrunch them up along a headband, finish off with hot glue, and you’ve got an accessory fit for a craft queen.
materials
1 thin headband: 1/4 inch (2/3 cm) wide
1 meter/yard ribbon: 3/4 inch (2 cm) wide or more. This is ribbon A.
1 meter/yard ribbon: 1 1/4 inches (3 cm) wide or more. This is Ribbon B.
Hot glue (or other strong adhesive)
Ribbons can be any width, as long as the smaller ribbon is at least 0.5 inch (1 1/4 cm) wider than the headband. and at least 0.5 inch (1 1/4 cm) thinner than the larger ribbon. This ensures that the channel will be wide enough to hold the headband while leaving extra ruffle room for the larger ribbon.
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A complete video tutorial for the Crown of Frills Headband is available on the Material Grrrlz YouTube channel:
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instructions
Stack ribbon A on top of ribbon B, directly in the middle. Optionally, pin the ribbons in place.
Sew down either long edge of ribbon A, using no more than a 1/4 inch (2/3 cm) seam allowance. This creates a channel for the headband to be fed through.
Insert the headband into the channel and scrunch the ribbon up along the length of the headband.
Pull the ribbon up onto the headband so one end of the headband is exposed.
Place a dab of hot glue on the end and pull the ribbon down over it, leaving approximately 1 inch (2 1/2 cm) of ribbon hanging off the end. Let dry and repeat to secure the other end.
Roll each ribbon end over twice to hide the raw edge. Hot glue or stitch in place.
This pattern was originally published in the Q2 2025 issue of Material Grrrlz
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