My New Super Power! Sewing Reversible (Superhero) Headbands

I have a love/hate relationship with my sewing machine.

When the kids were little, I made blankets and bibs for them. I thought my sewing adventures were over. But, I decided to make one more blanket to discover that I had lost the cord of sewing machine. I took it as a sign. I also had to hand sew a blanket, but that's another story.

Fast forward several years and my motivation to sew returned.

Out of frustration at the cost of headbands my kid likes, I broke down and bought a cord to my sewing machine. And, discovered all the cool fabric on Etsy.

Part of my motivation is her upcoming birthday. She is having a superhero party and I thought it would be fun to wear a Supergirl headband.

I found the perfect fabric! And, if I didn't screw it up, I could make enough for her best friends.

I'm dusting off my sewing machine to make my kid her headbands. Since her birthday is a #superhero theme, I picked up this awesomeness from @happylatingirl on @etsy. #sewingproject #diy #dcsuperherogirls #wonderwoman #supergirl #batgirl #365omj #fabriclove #fabric #fabricaddict

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Before I even cut into the cool fabric, I made a bunch of headbands practicing.


I tried a few patterns and made a bunch of mistakes. I even broke down and bought a rotary blade. It made life so much easier!

Eventually, I found a pattern I liked the best and started cutting the good fabric.

All of my fears ended after I finished the first one. I don't know why I was so freaked out. These are just headbands she'll eventually lose.

I want to do more than just headbands now! And, yes I have more fabric on the way.

I'm not sure if I will make more than headbands. Who knows - maybe I'll try a skirt!

What I used 

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• Fabric scraps and/or fat quarters
• I've bought fabric from several shops since starting this project and my favorite shop is RomiWStudio. Shipping cost is not outrageous and I got my fabric faster than any other shop. 
• I also cut up old PJs and t-shirts
• Rotary blade
• 5/8" FOE Fold Over Elastic
• I bought HipGirl Ribbon, Trim and Elastic Value Pack cheap! 
• Look at these 20 Styles Printed Stretch Fold Over Elastic! 

• This pattern from Happy Together by Jess minus the cover for the elastic. I used the adult pattern for her headbands, but she has a lot of hair. Her directions are spot on.
• Patience. Lots of coffee and patience. 

Just wait till you see the Wonder Woman fabric I got!

Operation #Supergirl headband - success! ✂️ #diy #sewing #mixedkids #naturalhair #clevelandkid #dcsuperherogirls #dccomics #fangirl #instakids #kidsofinstagram #curlyhair #fabric #fabriclove

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