Roxanne Retro Headband Tutorial

You only need a few materials to get started and there are also adjustments for child and baby sizes, so it's a fun accessory for the whole family if you want.

Large rectangle of cotton, denim, or linen: 18 x 5.5 inches
Small rectangle of matching fabric: 13 x 3.5 inches
Elastic, between 1-2 inches wide, cut to 6 inches in length
Sewing machine, thread, iron, safety pin

Adjusted Measurements for Children and Babies:
Child size:
Large rectangle = 17 x 4.75 inches
Small rectangle = 14 x 2.25 inches
Elastic = 5 inches

Baby size: 
Large rectangle = 14 x 3.25 inches
Small  rectangle = 9 x 2.25 inches
Elastic = 4 inches

1. You’ll need to cut two rectangles from cotton, denim, or linen. The large one should measure 18 x 5.5 inches. The smaller one should be 13 x 3.5 inches.

2. Lay the large rectangle print side down. Fold over an edge .5 inch and press. Then fold it down another half-inch and press again, encasing the raw edge. Repeat on all four sides. Pin if necessary.

3. Now we’ll do the same on the two short ends of the smaller rectangle. Leave the long sides alone.

4. Sew the folded edges in place on both pieces. Just stitch down the center of the folds.

5. Take the small rectangle and fold it in half lengthwise, right sides together. Sew along the raw edge with a quarter-inch seam to create a tube.

6. Then turn the tube so that the seam is facing up, and press the seam open. Turn the tube right side out. Press with the seam face up and centered.

7. Cut a piece of elastic to six inches in length. Add a safety pin to one end, and thread the elastic through the tube. Align the end of the elastic just below the opening, and sew the end shut using a zig-zag stitch.
   
   Backstitch the entire length for durability. Remove the safety pin and sew the other end as well. Snip off stray threads.

8. Next lay the elastic piece seam-side up on the front of the large rectangle. Fold in the corners of the large rectangle to meet on top of the elastic piece. Pin together, sandwiching the elastic piece in place. Sew together with a quarter-inch seam. Remove the pin and snip stray threads.

9. Now bring the unsewn end of the elastic to the opposite end of the rectangle. Repeat the steps of folding, pinning, and sewing.

10. You're all set!

If you are a visual learner, then be sure to check out the video tutorial from Maureen right below!