Learn how to make a trendy twisted headband with this quick and easy tutorial that comes to us from Marilyn Clarkin of QTπ Doll Clothing! Once you figure out how to make one, you'll want to make lots more to coordinate with all of your doll's favorite outfits!
Giveaway Update! Our winner is Lori who said her tip for doll hair is to use a wire brush…spray water (gentle mIst ) & comb/brush..gentle hand. Congratulations Lori!
Let's get started...
Supplies Needed:
-10” x 8” scrap of knit fabric
-Hair elastic
-Thread
-Scissors
-Sewing machine
Step 1: Cut two 10” x 4” strips of fabric with the stretch lengthwise.
Step 2: Fold strips in half lengthwise, stitch with a ¼ seam allowance.
Step 3: Turn strips RIGHT side out.
Step 4: Tie a knot in the middle of the elastic.
Step 5: Loop one strip through the elastic.
Step 6: Pin the ends together with the seams centered and facing out.
Step 7: Stitch with a ¼” seam allowance. Clip corners.
Step 8: Flip the strip and line the elastic with the seam, pin.
Step 9: Stitch with a ¼” seam allowance.
Step 10: Loop second strip though the first.
Step 11: Repeat STEPS 5-9 for other side.
You're all done! How cute is this?!?
Giveaway time!
How'd you like to win one of these super cute headbands for your doll? Marilyn is giving one away to one lucky winner!
To enter, leave a comment below finishing this sentence:
"One of my favorite hair styling tips is..."
We'll pick a winner randomly from the comments posted on Monday August 8th and be in touch via email. Thanks for entering and good luck!
For Pixie Faire,
Marilyn and the PF Team
95 Comments
Besides using a metal brush and a spritz of water (as they tell you at the American Girl store when you adopt your doll), I like to use permanent curlers and the the paper that goes along with them. I spritz my dolls hair, wrap the ends of each hair section and let it dry for a couple of days. When I take the curlers out my doll(s) will have beautiful curls!
I found the similar adult headbands at my Dollar Tree. I took apart and cut off 7inches off each
long piece and retwisted and sewed and will fit 18 in doll’s head. No hairbands needed for you reuse the covered elastic already there,
The best brushes for synthetic hair are the wig brushes. I taught my granddaughters not to use it on their hair, only the dolls. People have oil on their hair and it’s not good for dog wigs.
I am planning on making some of these to match the outfits that I make for my Great Granddaughter’s doll, and am going to make some of the headbands for her also.
very cute and simple idea – thank you for sharing. My tip for doll hair — always use a wire brush – the best & cheapest ones on the market are in the pet isle!