If you follow me on instagram you may have noticed that i got a little obsessed with making Baby Bird headbands this week. Finally an adorable way to use up the fabric scraps i can’t part with!
And since so many people asked, i decided to make a little tutorial and free pattern for all of you to use – yay! If you don’t have a little girl, i think this project is still for you as they would make great gifts for little girls or for baby showers/new baby pressies. Someone even suggested giving them out as party favors for little girls birthday parties, which i think is an awesome idea that i might steal for Bunny’s party next year!
This is such a simple project, don’t worry if you are not the worlds best sewer, you can do this! And the results are awesome. I can’t even tell you how many mums tried to buy these off me at school this week.
Ok enough of me blabbing, who wants to see a tutorial and more pictures of Baby Bird being adorable?! After the jump!
First things first, enter your email address and your free sewing pattern will be delivered right to your inbox, then follow our super easy instructions.
1// Print off the pattern & tape together. I’ve provided the pattern in two sizes: baby (works perfectly for my 5 month old baby bird) and child (works perfectly for my 6 year old honey bunny).
2// You are going to need some stretchy fabric (the stretchier the better), you could even use an old tshirt! Fold your fabric perpendicular to the grain (the pattern should run along the stretchiest part of the fabric). Place pattern on fold & cut out.
3// With right sides together sew 1/4″ all the way round leaving a small gap in your stitches as indicated on the pattern piece. You can use either a zig zag stitch on a regular machine or a serger/overlocker.
4// Turn your headband the right way round by pushing through the gap in your sewing. No need to close this hole we are going to hide it!
5// Now tie a knot, and adjust to fit your little one (the gap in your sewing should be hidden in the knot now).
Place on gorgeous baby or include in a gift for a friend!!
Gah this baby. STOP BEING SO CUTE!
OMG, thank you! I’m making at least one of these today :) Yes, I saw them on instagram and was hoping you’d post it soon. :) :) :)
YAY!! i really hope you enjoy the pattern!
And thank you – she kills me with her chunky adorableness hehehe XO
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Also, yes, those pictures are adorable. That is one cute baby!
This is SO cute! Thanks for the free pattern – I am going to adapt for an adult woman-sized headband for workout wear.
I think that’s a great idea!! I actually found myself wearing the child size yesterday (read I flat out stole one from Bunny hehehe) and it worked pretty good for me! xoxo
I love this! I have a 4 month old with crazy hair-I cannot wait to sew a few for her!
I hear you, baby Birds hair is like insane. Mohawk crazy. I’ve had her in one every day for the last 2 weeks, and i feel like it’s made her hair look so much more normal (and adorable!)
Happy sewing honey! xoxo
So sweet!! Love the headbands :)
Thanks honey!! XOXO
Who cares about the headband! The baby is just adorable cute!!!
Thanks for the free pattern ;)
I KNOW RIGHT?! that kid makes me nuts she is so cute, all the baby talking and goo goo gah gahs that come out of me are embarassing hehehe.
Hope you enjoy the pattern honey! XOXO
Too stinkin’ cute. I am making these tonight! Thanks for the pattern.
YAY! I hope you enjoy making them Deepika, they’re pretty fast and satisfying in my opinion :) XOXO
So adorable! I might have to make one for my 6 year old!
couldn’t get the pattern… could you please send it to me? it’s not going to my email.
thank
I was unable to submit my email for the pattern. Is the pattern still available?
Tried to get free headband pattern but it says invalid for my name/email address ??
Yeah, me too ?
It’s not sending me the pattern ??
Hello, Can you please send this sewing pattern to me, the form wouldn’t work on the page. Thanks.
So cute! But when I put in my info for link, it says invalid Id. :(
trying to download the pattern but it isnt working?? love your instagram
Is this free pattern still available. The site will not take my name and email address to get the free pdf file.