Sometimes when I'm thrifting I keep an eye out for fabric! I'll buy any piece of clothing with large surfaces of fabric to use for my handmade projects. It's cheaper than buying yardage and more unique! Here's a little project that I ReStyled from a long skirt...
I used this skirt that had pretty printed fabric in a fit that I wouldn't wear to make a headband!
To make a floral headband, here's what you'll need: Fabric at least two feet long,(be creative and use an old piece of clothing you never wear!) scissors, needle & thread. 1. Cut four seperate 1-2 inch wide (depending on how large you want your flowers to be), 2 ft. long strips. 2. Begin wrapping the fabric into a cone shape, stitching through all the layers each time you wrap it around. Make sure the pattern is facing the inside so that as it extends out it will be the side that shows. For smaller flowers, use strips around 1 1/2 ft. long. 3. Once you've made the flowers for your headband, take the fourth strip and sew them on the middle, leaving the ends to tie your headband.
xo. kinsey
What a cute idea. I love it! xo, rv
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Posted by: Rae Veda | September 30, 2011 at 10:39 PM
I do the same thing when thrifting - it is a great way to find unique fabric!
Posted by: Gina_AcuteDesigns | September 30, 2011 at 11:08 PM
this is such an awesome DIY! thanks for sharing
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Posted by: grace | September 30, 2011 at 11:16 PM
Love it!!!!
Posted by: dena miller | October 01, 2011 at 12:12 AM
Kinsey, you are one of the most naturally beautiful ladies
I've seen and what a great DIY. Keep it up gals. :}
Posted by: Kels | October 01, 2011 at 01:05 AM
I ADORE headbands, i have a huge collection , and the one you made is defenatelly one of the cuttest i've seen.
xxx
Posted by: Anthie | October 01, 2011 at 01:53 AM
that is amazing!! so creative!!
Charlotte x
Posted by: Charlotte | October 01, 2011 at 04:23 AM
Gorgeous! x
Posted by: Shinypigeon | October 01, 2011 at 05:40 AM
oh that skirt is so lovely, did you just make it shorter? Dream skirt!
Posted by: martha | October 01, 2011 at 06:16 AM
wow what a wonderful diy- idea
<3
Posted by: Leonie | October 01, 2011 at 07:45 AM
That fabric is amazing! I would have bought the skirt no matter what, too. I'm with Martha in wanting to know if you now have a shorter skirt in that fabric!
Posted by: Lauren | October 01, 2011 at 08:35 AM
i too love th at fabric!
Posted by: Jennifer | October 01, 2011 at 09:14 AM
I know it makes so much sense, but something always stops me from cutting up clothes. Alterations are ok, but I can never bring myself to completely recycle the fabric like this. Your bravery is beautiful!!!
Posted by: Bri Lee | October 01, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Very cool! And those flowers could be used on numerous other things... loved this DIY.
I always source my fabric from old or thrift store clothes so glad I'm not the only one!
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Posted by: Funtime Frocks Etc | October 01, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Great idea!!! The headband looks amazing! Thanks sooo much!!!!
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Posted by: Raquel Cañas | October 01, 2011 at 01:07 PM
So beautiful idea...I love headbands!!!(i have a lot)For sure i'm gonna try it!!!
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Posted by: ANGELA | October 01, 2011 at 01:39 PM
Nice vintage print and rolled hem! DIYers... make sure you finish your edges! It won't be fun to have a beautiful headband that frays. Just a little tip! Very pretty!
Posted by: Emma | October 01, 2011 at 04:22 PM
This is an AMAZING diy!
Posted by: Ruth | October 01, 2011 at 04:53 PM
That fabric is gorgeous, I love that you made it into a headband! You are wonderful at seeing the potential in things :0
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Posted by: LauraJane | October 01, 2011 at 09:04 PM
Adorable!
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Posted by: Belkis | October 01, 2011 at 09:14 PM