A knotted baby headband is such a cute accessory for your baby girl. I am sure you have all seen these cute knotted headbands that seem to be the latest style trend for little girls! I was dying to get my hands on some and decided to try my hand at pattern making and creating them on my own! This turned out to be such an easy little sewing project so I had to share these knot headbands with all of you ladies! These DIY headbands are so cute for babies up to adults! With a few extra minutes you will have a whole stash of new accessories to add to your little one’s wardrobe!
DIY Knotted Baby Headband Tutorial
Supplies:
Old Tee Shirt or Knit Fabric
Sewing supplies
Start out by printing THIS Free Pattern and then cut it out and tape the two pieces together! You don’t need much fabric or time for this.
I like to use old tee shirts for this project, I can go to the thrift store and find so many cute patterned tee shirts for a dollar! You can use fabric flowers if you want. But this one is a twist headband which is relatively easy. You can also purchase knit fabric and it will work just the same. If you are using a tee shirt you will want to make sure the side seam of the shirt is smoothed out and perfectly straight, then place the pattern on the folded seam. If you are using fabric fold in half and place the pattern on the fold. To make cute little headbands follow the free tutorials here.
Cut two pieces using the pattern.
Next, unfold the pieces and lay them out.
Then, place one piece on top of the other with right sides facing each other.
Using a sewing machine, zig zag stitch at 1/4 inch around the headband pieces. Make sure to back stitch and leave about a 1/2 – 3/4 inch opening to turn the headband right side out. The pattern has marked where this opening should be.
The opening should be just in the curve before the bubbled end of the headband.
Finally, turn the headband right side out through the small opening you left.
It should look something like this! You don’t need to worry about closing the small opening you used for turning the headband. It is placed just right so that it ends up in the knot and no one will ever know there is a tiny hole! Now trust me on this… pressing the headband will make ALL the difference in how it looks in the end.
Shape the headband and pull all the seams to the edge. Press with an iron and you will not believe the difference it makes!
Crisp and Smooth and not at all lumpy or bunched up!
Next, tie the headband into a knot using the indents before the bubbled end as your guide for where to place the knot.
And there you have it! A darling knotted baby headband that probably only took you 10 minutes to whip out!
This knotted baby headband is such a fun little project to add a little something to your baby’s wardrobe! Find some cute fabric or cute shirts to cut up and you will have a handful of new accessories in minutes!
A quick little side note if you find you want to make a smaller or larger knot headband than this pattern allows for you would simply add a little length or take away a little length from the “fold line of the pattern! Simple! This beautiful easy headband is a perfect gift for newborn babies.
P.S. See this other great DIY Fabric Head tie post for even more details. Thanks!
Maureen says
This is so cute!! Can’t wait to make one…or one hundred 🙂
kasey says
This is adorable, I am definitely making some for my little girls and grand-babies!!
I imagine a knit fabric would work best so that it will stretch a little?
Brandi says
These are really cute! What measurements did you use?
pam says
love this what are the measurements?
lupe says
Super cute thank you for sharing.
Grace says
Love this idea. Can never have too many handbands!
lucille says
the pattern you have listed his….what size is it for?…thanks
Gail says
What size head is the pattern for? I love it! Want to make for my daughter(14) and niece(6months)!!!
Joanna says
Why do you use a zig zag stitch and not a normal straight stitch? What is the width of the zig zag stitch?
Cara says
You need to use a zig zag stitch with stretchy fabric. The straight stitch will rip when the fabric is stretched 🙂
Danelle Evans says
Cant wait to get started
Denise says
What measurement are these knotted headbands for babies, child, and older were can I get the measurements.? Thank you!
Katie says
Hi! There should be a link in the article for the patterns. Let me know if you can’t find them. Thanks!
Sue says
I tried to subscript to your site but I got a message that it was not active.
Katie says
Hi, thanks for letting us know. We’ll look into it. Meanwhile check your email for more instructions on subscribing. Thanks so much!
Dori says
Thank you so much for this perfect tutorial from a very excited grandma-to-be! I’ll make these for my granddaughter and I know my DIL will love them!
Molly says
Thank you for the tutorial! I whipped up two of these in no time for a toddler’s birthday party today 🙂 Next time I’d make them a little thicker- that’s the best party about DIY! I can change whatever I want!
Jodi says
Hi,
it isn’t allowing me to open or save the interactions and or the stencil
please help, went and got martial today and cant wait to start
Katie says
Hi Jodi, check your email, I’ll send it to you! Thanks!
Janet says
Are the instructions for the headband stil available? I would l love to make some. Thanks.
melissa says
Hi! Super cute and easy .. just want to know what age does this pattern fit? Want to make for babies under 12 months so need to know how much to adjust. Thanks!
Brodie says
Hi just wondering what size child is your pattern for? I need to make one for a 2 year old. The girl in your pic looks about 2?
Linsy Armbruster says
Hi! No sewing experience here, and I’m going to attempt this. Can you tell me how long the fabric should be for an almost 3 yr old would be? Thanks!!
Linsy
Samantha says
Can you knitting hair bands too
Caitlin says
Struggling to turn the fabric right side out! Help!
Krystle says
How many inches for a newborn, 3 month old and 6 month old?
Leah says
What size is the pattern for please?
Katie says
This post has more details:
https://howdoesshe.com/the-cutest-d-i-y-fabric-head-tie/
thanks!
Kristy says
Thanks so much for this pattern! I just love it. I made my 4 month old a headband from an old Hanes tshirt and followed the pattern and instructions exactly. It fit perfectly and could adjust a little bit smaller or bigger by how I tied the knot. I plan to make many more, maybe with stretchier fabric! Thanks!
melanie says
thank you thank you thank you! I was about to buy some of these and they were asking upwards of $15 per headband! Why would I pay for them when these are so simple to make myself!
Can’t wait!
Paula harrison says
Hello, I’m wanting to make these to match outfits I make.. Do they work with cotton fabrics or does it have to be knits/jersey??
Sheina McDonald says
I just did this tutorial and love the headbands, however i was wondering what size is this particular head tie?
Katie says
Go to this post for more details:
https://howdoesshe.com/the-cutest-d-i-y-fabric-head-tie/
Thanks!
Stephanie says
Would you recommend pre washing fabric or washing after its sewn?
Rebecca says
I am still a little new to sewing so I try and do simple templates. I was SO excited to try this I printed it our and started straight away. My 2 year old is TINY so I expected this to be a little big still. Following your exact measurements, the headband doesn’t even connect after measuring it against her head 🙁 So it’s being used to cover hair ties in her hair instead.
Jenn says
Yes the particular patterned after making it as instructed was tiny. Maybe only newborn size and Maybe up to three months. You would have to extent at least 3 inches (6 total) for it to fit up to 12 months. It did not leave room for the tie at all. I was quite disappointed but beautiful none the less. I will have to use the other measurements. Maybe a note should be placed.
Maria Velasco says
It is beautiful I love it
Cyn says
I measured my nieces head and then made the headband to fit. They turned out adorable. I then decided to get creative and made my own pattern with the ends in the shape of butterfly wings instead of a bow. So Cute!
Thank you so much for the original pattern and idea!
Angela says
What needle do you suggest using? I only have cotton darner needles and I’m using an old 100% cotton t shirt for my material.
lmcrobert says
The link to the sizes does not work. Please post again. Thank you.
Sarah says
Won’t take me to the printable pattern please help
Sarah says
Never mind got it to work thank you
Kirsten says
Do I have to use knit fabric or can I use something woven? I have some Rayon Challis I wanted to use – so cute, thanks!
Melissa says
your link is for a different headband- ie. 56″ for 3-6 months—need this headband length.
LC says
Another commented that the original is approx newborn so adding inches is a must. I’m measuring a head (my 2 year old or my own to adjust for a 4 year ol) and adding the inches split between the two pieces (use head circumference in inches and the headband will be that length from knot indent to knot indent).
Carshia says
No sewing experience or a sewing machine-what accommodations would you suggest for hand sewing this?
Karoline says
I just made this and it is just barely too big for my wrist!!?? Yet the child pictured in the tutorial appears to be about two. What did I do wrong?
Liz says
For everyone asking about sizes this would be good to fit a 3-6 month old. I put this on my 6 month old son who’s head is a bit bigger than normal and it fit but it was a tad tight. He has about a 17.5″ head. I used my serger to make it go faster.
Ellen says
How long & wide is the headband pattern?? Sooooo cute & pretty!!🌸Can u use 100% cotton instead of knit fabric??
Thank you, hope to hear from u shortly!!!
Amy says
Ohhh. Has anyone tried using a serger machine for making these? These are so cute!