Are you ready for the perfect gift or a baby or toddler? Learn how to sew these Easy DIY baby headband pattern free sewing, This Knot Bow Headband Pattern and Tutorial is simple to make and looks adorable on any little girl!
I am totally gushing over these because as you can see they are ridiculously cute!!! And because I think that every little girl should wear one, I put together a FREE Pattern and tutorial for you! The pattern includes a Knot Bow Headband Pattern for girls sizes Newborn - 2T. There are 4 different sizes you can make and come with easy to download instructions. Yay. And better yet, it is a super simple and fast DIY. Like 15 minutes. Seriously. My favorite kind of project!
Pattern Update!
The headband sewing pattern has been updated to also include sizes: small child, child, and teen/adult. So now you can use the pattern to make a headband in any size.
**** The pattern now also includes fabric requirements, recommendations, and helpful sewing notions. There is also a video tutorial to guide you on how to se it.
If you are new to sewing knits I have included some helpful tools below. The Knot Bow Pattern PDF comes in several sizes and options:
- Narrow Knot Bow Sewing Pattern and Wide Knot Bow Sewing Pattern
- 0 - 3 Months
- 6 - 12 Months
- 12 - 18 Months
- 2T
- Child
- Teen
- Adult
Table of contents
Knot Bow Headband Instructions
Learn to make your own DIY Headband with these easy instructions and the video for sewing the Knot Bow Headband Pattern. You will need to download the Knot Bow Headband Sewing Pattern (available in sizes baby - Adult) located in the resource library. You can click on the graphic leading to it in the post or find it in the navigation menu located at the top of the site.
Materials
- Stretch Thread
- 1/4 Yard Knit Fabric (Jersey or Interlock)
- Starch (Optional)
Tools
- Walking Foot
- Ballpoint/Microtex Needle
- Scissors or Rotary Cutter
Instructions
- Step 1 - Fold the fabric in half Right Sides Together (RST) and place Knot Bow Headband Pattern piece on it with the short end on the fold.
- Step 2 - Place Knot Bow Headband Pattern Pieces RST.
- Step 3 - Pin in place.
- Step 4 - Sew around raw edges of the Headband using a 1/4" seam leaving a 1" opening.
- Step 5 - Trim ends to reduce bulk and turn right side out. Step 6 -Slipstitch 1" opening closed.
Notes
Tips on using different types of Knit Fabrics:
Jersey Knit is a stretchier type of knit fabric but tends to roll when the edges are cut, making it more difficult to sew. To remedy this it is helpful to spray the fabric with starch and iron before cutting.
Interlock Knit is a more stable knit and while it doesn't stretch as much it tends to be more stable when sewing, does not roll when cut and does not require starching and ironing before cutting the fabric.
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Here are some of the pretty little headbands I made for Christmas gifts using the Headband Pattern. Adorbs!
The fabric I used above is organic knit from Spoonflower. I absolutely love Spoonflower, the trendiness, and a variety of designs crazy. I mean, they are so spot-on, on what is new and cool. If you don't know about Spoonflower yet, it is a print on demand company where you can make your own designs or use other designers.
There are lots of fabric types to choose from, and they even print wrapping paper! Watch out Christmas! A few details about the type of knit fabric. It is Organic Cotton Interlock, and comes printed 56". It is a little stiff when you first get it from the printing, but once washed softens right up.
Knot Bow Headband Pattern Supplies Needed
- Jersey Knit Fabric with at least 50% stretch
- Clear Plastic Ruler
- Rotary Cutter
- Self Healing Mat
- Walking Foot (* Optional but very helpful)
- Pins or Clips
- Stretch Thread
- Jersey Ball Point Needle
- Knot Bow Headband Pattern (Located in the Resource Library)
Download the Pattern
Assemble the Pattern
If you haven't sewn with knits before I recommend using a walking foot and some stretch thread in the bottom. Add a stretch stitch and easy as pie! You can check out the tribal knot headband and the strawberry knot headband I made last year to go with Ava's outfits.
Baby Headband Pattern Instructions
- Step 1 - Fold fabric in half Right Sides Together (RST) and place Knot Bow Headband Pattern piece on it with the short end on the fold.
- Step 2 - Place Knot Bow Headband Pattern Pieces RST.
- Step 3 - Pin in place.
- Step 4 - Sew around raw edges of the Knot Bow Headband using a 1/4" seam leaving a 1" opening.
- Step 5 - Trim ends to reduce bulk and turn right side out. Step 6 -Slipstitch 1" opening closed.
Watch the Video on Youtube
***** You can find the Knot Bow Headband Pattern in the Resource Library.
*** If you need tips for sewing with knits check out this Guide to Sewing with Knits from Heather Handmade.
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This is so cute! Thanks for sharing!
Hi there. I’m new to this so I apologize if it’s obvious but for the narrow headband the 0-3 and the 2T seem to be the same size when I printed and cut it out. And the 6-12 and 18 month are same size and bigger than 2T? Did it print out wrong? Thank you!
I can't see to get the complete pattern to print. I tried a 12 x 12 sheet of paper and the 1 " square is perfect size but the bottom of the headband is cut off. Any tips?
Did you print the graphic picture or the pdf that pops up when you click download pattern?
I clicked on the link and then tried to print from the PDF that opened up. I used the printer icon to print.
I'm having the same issue. Would love for this to work. Anyone know the solution?
I'm having the same problem printing the pattern- When printed at actual size from the PDF document it cuts off. If I print it to fit page the one inch square is off.
I can't get it to print correctly either. Tried several different ways.
The pattern doesn't seem to print correctly. Could you email it? I clicked on the download load to print it.
Thanks so much for sharing! Would love to make some of these but the pattern doesn't print to a regular size sheet of paper. Suggestions? If you save it as a pdf and open it in adobe it is WAY larger than the paper and if you shrink to fit it's not proper size. ?? Any help is greatly appreciated. 🙂 Thanks again!
This is so cute - thank you for sharing! Where do you get your fabric? It's so perfect!
I can't get the download to print properly. I saw someone else had this problem too. Any sugestions?
I am having trouble printing this to the correct size. Any tips?
Hi Rachel!
I apologize. The pattern was not set to print correctly but the problem is FIXED!!!! 🙂 Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and stop by!
The pattern is not downloading correctly, it doesn't fit on the page. Could you please fix this for me??
Did you try actual size?
Thanks so much for this pattern! It's perfect to teach a beginner. But, you say to stitch with wrong sides together and that just doesn't make sense to me. No one else has mentioned it so I wonder if I'm not understanding something.
I did not understand WST either. Some clarification would be helpful.
You stitch the wro ng sides together so the seam is on the inside. You then flip it out the right way.
the right sides together and flip out. Sorry it was a typo! eek.
Heya I'm not too sure how to work out the measurements for this patter thanks
Is this pattern still available? There doesn't seem to be a link attached to download. I am able to click on the photo and an image of the entire page pops up.
Thank you.
sorry the link somehow got changed. It is all fixed.
Is there away to contact you directly, I’m new to this and would like some help?
Hi!
These bands are very beautiful, congratulations and thanks for sharing the tutorial.
I clicked on the pink button to get the paper pattern in PDF inserting my email, but I did not receive anything. Kindly, how can I do to get the patterns with the actual measurements? Thank you
Try it again. It should take you right to the page. If my computer loads slow or stops loading sometimes it doesn’t go through.
Oh yes, I tried again and now it worked!
You are very kind, thank you again!
Nancy
Ok great! So glad it worked 🙂
Love these! What kind of fabric did you use?
Thanks! Organic knit from Spoonflower.
These are so cute, but i can't see the pink buttom after giving my email,.. Am I doing something wrong?
I’m not sure why but it wasn’t showing up on mobile devices. It is fixed now. 🙂
Shelly,
Thanks I love the post and headbands. I downloaded the instructions but would like to have the svg file but when I click on the files it talks me to droplr and request I sign up for a free trial. Can I get the files without signing up for the site?
Thanks, Tonya
You do not need to sign up. Just click the x button and it will take you to the svg files.
How much fabric should I get? Would fat quarters work? Sorry new to sewing!
Do you just tie a regular knot?
Yes just a regular knot!
Hi Shelly this pattern is perfect! How can I make these for adults? Do I double the measurements?
I would measure your head, divide it in half and then add the knot bow piece of the pattern (the last 5 inches or so).
Thank you for this cute pattern, do you think it's possible to do it in cotton fabric? I can maybe add an elastic or something else? I am doing a summer romper for a baby girls (due date coming july) and i want to have a matching headband.
Thanks for your help
Same question as Elise! I have some cotton fabric I was looking to use for this.
Thanks for this pattern. I use it and link your post on my blog 🙂
https://usylwki.blogspot.com/2018/05/dzianina.html
Hi, thanks for the pattern. However, I cannot print it in PDF, the link is for the knot bow romper and not the knot bow head band 🙂 Can you change it for the good one :)?
Thanks!
Hey There! 🙂 I also have trouble printing the pattern in accurate size 🙁 i've tried to print it out of pdf but it is still too big 🙁
Hi thank you for your tutorial just wondering what type of Stitching did you use for sewing headband.mine are always to tight and snap when stretched.
I thank you
I use stretch stitch which looks kind of like a lightening stitch.
I would love to see a tut on how to make placket instead of loop on back of top for McCall pattern. Thank you
Hi!
I don’t have access to a printer currently ... could you let me know how many inches or cm long you made this headband? And how do you think the measurements would change depending on the baby’s age?
They’re so cute. Thanks!
hello shelly,
which pattern is for 4 + 5 month and for the 13-17 months? 18 month is it up to 2 T?
Thanks for help.
Nadine
Love the pattern!
One small note, and I know it's shown properly in the sizing legend, but the sizing for the narrow 0-3 vs 6-12 (first pattern at top of page) is a touch confusing! The 6-12 months in writing at the very top seems as though it's referring to the dotted line (top) vs, the dashed line (bottom). Just thought I'd mention it in case any one else was confused!
Thanks for this post!
Thank you for sharing. I love it.
Someone else mentioned the 0-3 mo. vs. 6-12 months and I am also confused. When I measure them, the 0-3 months is actually longer than the 6-12 months size, which makes no sense. Is this a typo? Thanks!
Can I get this pattern and tutorial as a free download? It keeps trying to get me to install some special program which I do not want.
There is no program to download. Did you press the pink button?
Hi! The pink button is not working. Could you fix? Thanks!
Love this, just wondering how much fabric I would need to make these, maybe in the 2T size as that's the largest?
I'm wondering the same thing!
I am also wondering how much fabric to buy for this. I’ve read it all 3 times looking for info, it must be left off
I would also like to know, but noticed all the way back through questions and comments, no one ever responds to this question.
5" x 24" should be enough for each one.
I cannot seem to download the file for cricut 🙁
It is located here: https://www.coralandco.com/blog/2018/01/woven-knotted-bow-headband-pattern-with-svg-cut-files-for-cricut-maker.html
I am ready to make these cute headbands for my granddaughter. Is there anywhere that I could get an idea of what head circumference (at headband area) matches with each size of your pattern? That would be really helpful.
Thanks!
Also confused about the 0-3 and 6-12 month narrow headband. I think the labels got flip flopped or something. Appreciate some clarification. Thanks for the pattern.
The pattern is updated and fixed. 🙂
Hi Shelly! I love easy and fun sewing projects like this! I’ve got a round-up scheduled for today that links to your tutorial:
https://icansewthis.com/easy-sewing-projects-for-beginners/
Thank you so much!
Could you provide how much fabric is needed for each size please? As well as measurement on your pattern. And measurements related to sizing. Thank you!
5" x 24" for each one.
Hello, I would love to make a headband to match the romper I made using woven fabric. Can I use this pattern with woven fabric?
yes, if you cut it in half and add some elastic to the back like in this tutorial: https://www.coralandco.com/blog/2018/01/woven-knotted-bow-headband-pattern-with-svg-cut-files-for-cricut-maker.html
I can’t find baby headband pattern on your website. It’s not on there. Where can I find it?
It is located in the resource library.
Hi - Thanks for the pattern. I don't seem to see sizes on the last three pages of the pattern or a key for these. I need for a 3T. Is that the smallest on the last 3 pages. Made one for a 3 month old and it was SO cute!
So sorry, I found the size chart...
The pdf in the resource library does not have the adult sizes, I thought it says above it now includes the bigger sizes.
They are included in the headband pattern download under free patterns.
Hi, I couldn't find the larger pattern sizes either. I've downloaded the pattern from the resource library. Thanks so much for making it available but I'd love to have the bigger sizes too.
The new sizes are on pages 7 - 10. I will fix the markings so you can see the correct sizes.
Thanks. There were only 4 pages in the file I downloaded! Is there a different file to the knot headband in the resources section? Thank you
The new sizes are located on pages 7 - 10.
Can i use a jelly roll for this
You can if you use this version: https://www.coralandco.com/blog/2018/01/woven-knotted-bow-headband-pattern-with-svg-cut-files-for-cricut-maker.html
I made it! It is so easy and so fabulous! Thanks so much for this!
There’s no pattern here just instructions.
It is located in the resource library.