Knotted Headband

The Knotted Headband

Difficulty Level = Beginner

Sew a quick and easy headband – perfect for beginners. Choose between a straight or bubble headband. 

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Please read the full instructions before getting started.

Wash, dry, and press your fabric before starting your project. A bit of prep now prevents shrinking and means your garment will stay the same size you made it.

Never leave a child or baby unattended or allow to sleep in a garment made from one of our patterns with ties, snaps, buttons, or anything they could remove, choke on, or get caught on. Always use caution if you are unsure. We love our patterns, but we love your bundles of joy more!

Size Range

Newborn – 12yrs

Size Chart

This pattern has been designed to fit the following head circumferences:

Fitting Notes:

• Check head size– Check if the headband pattern piece you have printed is the right size for your child by holding it up to their head. If you need it to be smaller or larger, add or remove fabric by making it shorter or longer at the end where it says ‘fold and grainline’. Children’s heads are notoriously different sizes as they grow so I highly recommend you do this step if you have the child it is for available 
• If you get stuck with fitting, see our favorite resources on our Pinterest Sewing Fitting Advice board.  

• For best results use a woven fabric such as cotton.  If you decide to use a knit fabric, you’ll need to size down as the headband will stretch when you put it on.

Fabric Requirements 60 inches/150 cm wide (in YARDS)

* If you are using a narrower fabric, a directional print, or a fabric with nap you may need more.
** Make sure to wash, dry, and press all fabrics before cutting out in case they shrink.

You will also need:

• Thread to match

Tools needed are a sewing machine, scissors, pins or clips, something to turn headband like a blunt chopstick, cutting mat.

Settings

The pattern is a separate download. Choose either the US letter paper, A4 paper, or A0 paper size based on the printer you wish to use. If you are in the US or Canada then your printer will likely use US letter paper. Other regions normally use A4 paper. Some people prefer to print their patterns at a print shop: A0 is best in this case.

Print at 100%.

On the second page, you will find a 1-inch and a 3-inch square test box. Print this page first, on its own, and measure these squares.

Once you are happy that the test box is accurate, print the rest of the pattern pages.

Please follow this video for information and assistance on assembling this pattern.

Also, please note that some Rebecca Page patterns and projects also come with cut files and a printable design page which you can use to plan your project if you wish. These are provided in a separate section below to avoid any confusion!

Cut each of the pieces according to the directions on the pattern piece. Seam allowances are all included so just cut them as is.

You’ll notice on the pattern there are 2 different headband patterns. 

Straight OPTION – This is the striped one you’ll see in the photos. It’s just a straight strip of fabric that you tie around the child’s head. It’s great for novice sewers (if this is literally one of your first sews, then this is for you!) and gives a clean cute look.

Bubble OPTION – This headband has a ‘bubble’ at the end of where you tie it. It ends up looking almost like a bow when you tie it. The downside though is you do need to get the head measurement accurate. You want the strip of fabric to tie at the top of the child’s head 1 inch before the “bubble” bit starts.

Cutting Checklist: 

• Headband – Fabric cut 2 on fold

NOTE – To cut fabric on the fold, fold your fabric over parallel to the selvage edges. Align the pattern piece so it is on the fold of the fabric. Cut around the edges, leaving the fold. If you have folded your fabric correctly the fold will be parallel to the two edges of the fabric that are finished. The raw edges (e.g. the ones you could pick at and threads would come off) will be at a right angle to your fold.

¼ inch seam allowance included – Top stitching ⅛ inch

Sewing –

1. FRONT AND BACK – With right sides together, put both Headband pieces on top of each other. Sew around Headband, leave a 1 inch opening on a straight side. 
2. TURN AND FINISH – Turn Headband right side out, turn seam allowance of opening under and press.  Topstitch all the way around.

Congratulations, your Knotted Headband is done. Enjoy! 

We would love to hear how you got on and see photos of your finished project!

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