I was cleaning and organizing my sewing room today when I came across a bunch of child-sized soft stretchy headbands.
I bought them months ago and never got around to doing anything with them.
I had scrap fabric on one side of me... and the headbands on the other side...
It was a light bulb moment!
This is super easy to sew and only takes about 15 minutes or less to complete!
Materials:
6" long baby/toddler stretchy headband
4 1/2" l x 18" w scrap fabric
pins
Hem, serge or roll hem the bottom of the fabric.
With right sides together, sew a 1/2 seam down the raw edges.
Serge or zig-zag the seam of the skirt.
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Serge or zig-zag the seam of the skirt.
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Starting at the seam, cut a 1 1/2" piece off the headband.
Sew a new 1/2" seam so that it now measures 4" long.
Serge or zig-zag the seam.
Serge or zig-zag the seam.
This piece is now the waistband!
With right sides together, stretch and pin the headband to the skirt.
Carefully stretch the waistband while sewing a 1/2" seam around.
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If you're having difficulty, try sewing a quick gathering stitch 3/4" from the top.
Gather the skirt piece until it's the same width as the waistband.
Pin the waistband to the skirt, right sides facing, then sew a 1/2" seam around.
Pin the waistband to the skirt, right sides facing, then sew a 1/2" seam around.
Serge the raw edges or zig-zag the edges.
All done!
See how quick that was?!
The skirt fits Serenity's Bamboletta, American Girl and other dolls that are around the same size.
Have Fun!
